Drink 3-5 Cups of Coffee or 5-7 Cups of Green Tea Daily

Did you know that consuming 3-5 cups of coffee or 5-7 cups of green tea daily lowers risk of premature death by up to 15%? And did you know that decaf is just as beneficial as regular coffee and green tea when it comes to the benefits?

Coffee and green tea are loaded with antioxidants. Anti-oxidants are compounds with extra electrons which they donate to free radicals in the body thereby neutralizing free radicals.  Free radicals are missing an electron and create DNA damage, tissue damage, inflammation and oxidative stress. By giving an electron to free radicals, anti-oxidants help prevent inflammation and tissue damage and thereby prevent many of the chronic diseases associated with aging.

Coffee has beneficial compounds and is the greatest source of antioxidants in the American diet.  Some of the beneficial components of coffee include chlorogenic acid, lignans, quinides, trigonelline, and magnesium.  The beneficial effect of regular coffee consumption has been well established in the medical literature. Coffee results in:

• reduced glucose absorption in the intestine

• lower glucose output by the liver

• reduced oxidative stress

• lower systemic inflammation

Green tea is also rich in antioxidants.  Polyphenols in green tea, especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), result in:

• reduced risk of obesity

• improved blood pressure control

• less plaque build up in the arteries.

• lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Despite the incredible health benefits of coffee and green tea, the average American falls short of the recommended 3-5 cups of coffee or 5-7 cups of green tea. U.S. adults consume an average of only 2 cups of coffee each day, and 1 cup of green tea each month.

In this course, Dr. Cohen, a primary care doctor in San Francisco, shares with you effective and delicious strategies for drinking 3-5 cups of coffee or 5-7 cups of green tea daily. 

The course begins with an introduction to nutrition.  Dr. Cohen explains how our food environment has made it increasingly difficult to eat healthfully. He proposes a shift back to preparing our own food, from fresh ingredients we buy, including a diet rich in coffee and green tea.    Next, he'll share with you the medical research that shows the benefits of diets rich in coffee and green tea. You'll learn about the role of antioxidants for promoting health.  Next, he'll share with you tips for meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation, to make consuming drinking 3-5 cups of coffee or 5-7 cups of green tea easy and delicious. Finally, you'll hear the answers to frequently asked questions, followed by a summary of the information presented.