Sunday, August 27, 2017

Diet and Health: 4 Cups of Coffee Reduces Early Death Risk 64%, Too Much Salt Deadly

4 Cups of Coffee

It's always good to hear that something as enjoyable as coffee has health benefits.  If you're an athlete and think avoiding all things like caffeine and alcohol will make you stronger and more resilient this may be one case where abstaining is a disadvantage.  Notice that de-caffeinated coffee seems to have similar benefits if the caffeine bothers you.

Too Much Salt Doubles Heart Failure Risk

It does pay to limit salt intake somewhat and exercise in the heat is one way to help excrete it.