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A Brew for Better Blood Sugar.

by Brick ONeil

cup-of-coffee.jpgYour daily cup of java may do more than get you going and out the door. It might also reduce your risk for blood sugar disorders.

Research shows that coffee might decrease the risk of developing diabetes by about 25 percent. But watch the sugar. Here’s why.

Make It Black
People who add sugar to coffee or tea don’t get the protective blood sugar effect, and they may run a higher risk of developing cancer of the pancreas. That’s because the risk of developing pancreatic cancer is related, in part, to the amount of sugar in the diet. People who drink fizzy or syrup-based sweet drinks twice a day or more have a 90 percent higher risk of getting cancer of the pancreas than those who never drink them. Suddenly, that sweet stuff doesn’t seem so sweet!

A Smile Fizzler

Fizzy diet sodas that are better for your waistline may still hurt your teeth.

The acid in fizzy drinks, even diet varieties, may contribute to enamel erosion that can weaken teeth, according to research. Enamel is the hard, outer layer that protects teeth. Rinse or chew sugar-free gum after you drink soda to neutralize acid and minimize damage to your pearly whites.

Acid found in carbonated beverages erodes enamel, stripping teeth of calcium and minerals. This exposes the dentine, the soft, living tissue underneath the enamel. Enamel erosion can lead to tooth pain, sensitivity, and an increased risk of decay. In a study, high consumption of carbonated beverages was associated with a greater than 250 percent increased risk of tooth erosion. Light-colored soft drinks were more harmful to teeth than darker carbonated beverages, such as colas. Canned iced tea and citrus beverages also caused significant enamel erosion. While plain water is your best beverage choice, diet root beer was deemed the safest soft drink for tooth enamel.

Caffeine Caution
Coffee isn’t for everyone. If you’re sensitive to caffeine’s effects, you may want to avoid it. And even if you aren’t, it’s best to limit yourself to about 250 milligrams of caffeine a day.

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