Drink Five Cups Of Coffee Every Day To Stay Healthy, Study Says

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Good news, caffeine lovers!

A new study has proven something we always suspected - coffee keeps you alive.

Drinking three to five cups a day can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's and liver cancer, according to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

Even pregnant women, who are sometimes told not to consume caffeine, are allowed up to two cups every day, the report says.

Rejoice! You can still get your caffeine kick twice a day while pregnant

But it's not all fun and games - if you add milk, cream or sugar you're basically counteracting any good the coffee is doing.

The committee, acting for the US Department of Agriculture, warned in its report that non-black coffee is full of stuff that could hamper your health, and caffeinated energy drinks don't bring any of the benefits.

Don't go too over the top though - excessive coffee consumption has been linked with vision loss and urinary incontinence.

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5 Ways to Drink Coffee Around the World

Café de Olla — Mexico (01 of05)

Literally translated as “pot coffee,” this is traditionally prepared in beautifully artisanal clay pots which give the drink a distinctly warm, earthy flavor. Cinnamon and piloncillo (which is a customary sugarcane candy) are added for that extra kick and to sweeten the drink.
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Kopi Susu Panas — Malaysia(02 of05)

The British introduced coffee to Malaysia in the early 19th century but the style here is to serve it thick and sweet. One part condensed milk is poured into the cup first. Very strong ground and brewed coffee is added after. The coffee steeps into the condensed milk, thickening up the whole drink. When you’re ready to drink it you just give it a quick final stir.
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Turkish Coffee — Turkey(03 of05)

This small yet powerful coffee packs a punch — roasted and finely ground coffee beans are boiled in a tiny pot called a cezve (traditionally made from copper) and usually prepared with sugar. It’s poured straight into a little cup and served hot, though you only drink it after the grounds have settled at the bottom of the cup. The tradition goes back to the Ottoman settlers in Arabia during the early 17th century and the drink was so popular that the method of preparation has changed little since that time.
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Indian Filter Coffee — India(04 of05)

Also known as “kaapi” (and pronounced with a long “A” sound, like k-ah-pi), south Indian sweet, milky coffee made from dark roasted coffee and chicory is brewed in a metal container with two circular cups. During the process, the coffee grounds are compressed and brewed, resulting in a stronger product than most western-style “drip coffees.” The complete drink is also one part milk to the one part brewed coffee plus sugar is added.
Photo Credit: © Flickr / Kamakshi Sachidanandam

Espresso Romano — Italy(05 of05)

Coffee is serious business in Italy, especially in Rome where espresso is king. There are many distinct versions of espresso drinks, this one is a shot of espresso with a slice of lemon served either on the side and sometimes run along the rim of the glass. The tart, lemony aspect highlights the sweetness of the espresso so that sugar is not required.
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