Don't believe the hype: Coffee a-ok

The debate on whether coffee is good or bad for you has been lobbed back and forth on That's Fit with everything under the sun being discussed including Adams Briscoe's post on how coffee may raise cholesterol and Maggie Vink's discussion on coffee reducing your risk of getting a certain eye disorder.

At the risk of being torn apart by brew-lovers everywhere, I have to admit that I'm not a big fan. Tea has always been my hot, caffeinated beverage of choice. So with my unbiased view I bring all of you fans of a moderate (yep moderate) amount of coffee good news. According to this, a cup (or even a few) a day is pretty darn good for you. The piece states that various studies have found:

• Coffee reduces your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
• Coffee lowers your risk of getting liver cancer
• Caffeinated drinks including coffee lower the chances of getting Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
• Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of colon cancer, asthma and cirrhosis of the liver
• Coffee aids with endurance in activities such as swimming, running and cycling

So go ahead and enjoy your morning cuppa!