Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages. It is prepared and savored in many different places and ways and, thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy. A single cup of coffee contains riboflavin (B12), pantothenic acid (B5), manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin (B3). Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases. It may lower your risk of Type-2 diabetes, Parkinson's and dementia.
But leave it to food manufacturers to to take a cheap, healthy drink and make it neither.
Stores are full of ready-to- drink versions. Starbucks has converted it into sugar filled, fat laden, additive laced calorie bombs. And the iced coffees you are likely to find in the grocery store start off with 150 calories (per 6 oz serving) and go up from there. "Lite" versions are little better. In exchange for the flavor and benefits of coffee you are getting just one more unhealthy drink.
If you love your coffee, go ahead and enjoy it. Just make it yourself. It will be cheaper, healthier and exactly the way you like it.
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