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From Prevention's book, Diabetes Breakthroughs (Rodale, 2008)
Take a coffee break
A study from the University of Minnesota found that regular coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop diabetes. The experts suspect that compounds and minerals in coffee beans may improve the sensitivity of insulin receptors and help the body process blood sugar more efficiently.
If caffeine makes you more jittery than a jitterbug, it just got a lot easier to figure out how much caffeine you really drink. (Hint: Your morning coffee is just the beginning.) One stealthy source: soda. Both Pepsi and Coca-Cola recently began disclosing the amount of caffeine in each 8-ounce serving (up to 50 milligrams). That's not necessarily bad, as long as you cap your total daily caffeine intake at 200 to 300 milligrams (or 2 to 3 cups of coffee); research suggests that this amount is safe, boosts your alertness, and may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. However, if you go overboard or show signs of caffeine sensitivity—such as headaches, anxiety, or gastrointestinal distress—or are taking certain antibiotics or anti-anxiety meds, cutting back on soda or coffee (your choice!) may be a wise move.
A study from the University of Minnesota found that regular coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop diabetes. The experts suspect that compounds and minerals in coffee beans may improve the sensitivity of insulin receptors and help the body process blood sugar more efficiently.
If caffeine makes you more jittery than a jitterbug, it just got a lot easier to figure out how much caffeine you really drink. (Hint: Your morning coffee is just the beginning.) One stealthy source: soda. Both Pepsi and Coca-Cola recently began disclosing the amount of caffeine in each 8-ounce serving (up to 50 milligrams). That's not necessarily bad, as long as you cap your total daily caffeine intake at 200 to 300 milligrams (or 2 to 3 cups of coffee); research suggests that this amount is safe, boosts your alertness, and may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. However, if you go overboard or show signs of caffeine sensitivity—such as headaches, anxiety, or gastrointestinal distress—or are taking certain antibiotics or anti-anxiety meds, cutting back on soda or coffee (your choice!) may be a wise move.
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