There seems to be a lot of back and forth about whether coffee is healthy to drink or not. So before you give up that cup of joe, here’s the deal:

Coffee itself is loaded in beneficial antioxidants that play a big role in fighting cell damage, chronic illnesses and premature aging. While a moderate amount of caffeine has been linked to reduced risk of chronic illnesses and obesity, while boosting your mood, memory, and of course, energy.   So where did the bad reputation come from?

Consuming high levels of caffeine which is 750mg or more daily (about 8 cups) has been linked to bone loss (hi, osteoporosis), heart palpations, and difficulty sleeping. The golden rule when it comes to coffee is to keep it to no more than 3 cups a day, remember a cup = 8 ounces, this will give you about 300 milligrams of caffeine. A good rule of thumb though is to get in that last cup before 3pm, so that it doesn’t interfere with a good night sleep.

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