Celebrate National Coffee Day with a special cup of joe that will have you feeling light on your feet.  Coffee is generally regarded as unhealthy.  It is a necessary evil to put some pep in your step each morning or just a guilty pleasure to soothe the senses.  But contrary to the consensus, coffee can be as good for you as it is to you.

Among the many benefits that have been shown in recent studies, coffee is a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are vital for maintaining a healthy body.  According to Joe A. Vinson, Ph.D., a professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton who has studied coffee extensively, “[Coffee] is the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet.” 

Marilyn Monroe enjoying a cup of coffee

There are now many coffees on the market that are specifically referred to as healthy coffees.  The reference is mainly based on the use of organic coffee beans.  Some coffee brands are now infusing their coffee with health enhancing  items such as ganoderma and spirulina for the added benefits.  On your next visit to the health food store check out the healthy coffees that are on the market.