Greek Coffee Linked To Longer Lives

 
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'Greek scientists suggest that drinking their native coffee boiled could result in better cardiovascular health and help explain the long lives enjoyed by residents on the island of Ikaria.

In general, coffee -- one of the most consumed beverages worldwide -- is considered to be good for the heart since this beverage contains high levels of protective antioxidants and polyphenols. However, what makes Greek coffee superior to your average cup of Joe is its concentration and preparation, both of which deliver more protective compounds in each little cup. '

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Drinking Greek Coffee Increases Longevity

 

'If you are a coffee lover, you will probably want to try Greek coffee, the coffee that has been documented to increase longevity.  Although some health gurus and physicians claim that coffee is bad for health, most experts agree that the benefits of coffee are considerable, and they classify coffee in the category of Herbs. Coffee, and particularly Greek coffee, has many positive effects on the body that include reducing risk for gall stones, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver cancer and gout.'

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Does Greek Coffee Hold the Key to a Longer Life?

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'The answer to longevity may be far simpler than we imagine; it may in fact be right under our noses in the form of a morning caffeine kick. The elderly inhabitants of Ikaria, the Greek island, boast the highest rates of longevity in the World, and many scientists turn to them when looking to discover the 'secrets of a longer life'. In a new study in Vascular Medicine, published by SAGE, researchers investigating cardiovascular health believe that a cup of boiled Greek coffee holds the clue to the elderly islanders' good health.' 

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