•  The risk for type 2 diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers than among those who don’t drink coffee.

•  A Harvard study found that people who drink 4 cups of coffee per day have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.

•  Several studies have found a reduced risk of colon cancer in people who drink 4 or more cups of coffee per day, compared with those who rarely or never drink coffee.

•  Adults who drink 6 or more cups of coffee a day would reduce their risk of diabetes by 54% in men and 30% in women.

•  People who drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day were associated with an 80% reduction in risk for cirrhosis of the liver compared to people who don’t drink coffee.

•  Coffee is the most widely consumed antioxidant in the United States surpassing fruits and vegetables.

•  Adults with sensitive stomachs may not need to give up their love for coffee. Zimbabwe coffee is the least acidic gourmet coffee available.

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Green Tea:                                         Black Tea:
•  Boosts your immune system            •  Prevents Cancer
•  Lowers blood sugar                         •  Decreased risk of stroke
•  Prevents cavities & tooth decay        •  Reduced blood cholesterol
•  Slows the aging process                  •  Contains vitamins C & K
•  Reduces risk of cancer                     •  Contains minerals magnesium
•  Lowers cholesterol                              & calcium
•  Prevents Arthritis

White Tea:
•  Least processed form of tea
•  Higher concentration of polyphenols
•  Slows the growth of bacteria associated with pneumonia
    & Strept infections
•  High amounts of cancer fighting antioxidants

Tisanes:
•  A Tisane is an herbal infusion of herbs, spices or fruit. 
•  Most Tisanes are naturally caffeine-free and very delicious hot or cold.

Coffee Sources: Harvard School of Public Health National Coffee Association Mayo Clinic US Veterans Affairs

Tea Sources: “Green Tea and Human Health”    by Dr. Itaro Oguni Medicinal Food News, 2003 The Linus Pauling Institute “Antioxidants and Polyphenols of Tea”    by I. Dreosti