Coffee: Good or Bad?

Is coffee good for you or bad for you? Seems like the story keeps changing, but some new info might have you sipping away on that morning cup.

And the answer to whether coffee is good or bad for you is "yes," or better yet, how about "it depends." And it depends on how much you drink. And since my motto is "everything in moderation," coffee definitely falls into that category. In addition to keeping you awake and alert, now it looks like a "moderate amount" might also be fairly healthy for you.

Recent studies have shown that coffee can reduce your chances of developing anything from type 2 diabetes and possibly even certain cancers, to keeping away heart problems. But now it looks like part of the reason might be because coffee is rich in antioxidants. According to a new study, just published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, coffee is one of the richest sources of antioxidants in our diets.

But of course too much of a good thing can be bad and in coffee's case too many cups a day can lead to jitteriness, make your heartburn flare up or your heart rate speed up and can even cause you to lose some sleep. So to keep coffee healthy for you, make sure you practice my favorite word---"moderation."