October 7, 2005
Looking for More From Coffee, Sleep, Dung, and Parrots
More than a caffeine high, coffee provides Americans with more antioxidants than any other food or drink, according to researchers at the University of Scranton. "Nothing else comes close," Joe Vinson, a chemistry professor, said in a news release.
Antioxidants fight diseases, like heart disease and cancer. Mr. Vinson measured the quantity of antioxidants in more than 100 foods and drinks, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, and oils. Then he used data on the average per capita
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