Don’t be a mug about coffee myths

Posted by Dave and Dennis on August 26th, 2005 at 12:59pm

THE British coffee industry launched a campaign today to counter confusion about the benefits of the popular drink.

The British Coffee Association (BCA), which represents coffee manufacturers in the UK, said it wanted to raise awareness of the health benefits of coffee.

It said the majority of people were not aware of the beneficial effects of moderate coffee consumption. These included improved concentration and a high content of antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of some diseases like cancer.

The survey found some myths surrounded the public’s image of coffee. The BCA said this meant that around 35 million Britons were potentially unaware of the health benefits it may provide.

Dietician Dr Sarah Schenker said: “Drinking a moderate amount of coffee, around four to five cups a day, is certainly not bad for you and could, as part of a healthy balanced diet, have health benefits.

“This is because coffee contains antioxidants which prevent damage caused by free radicals and so may help to reduce the risk of some diseases.”

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