Black Coffee is Linked to Lower Risk of Death – So Hold the Cream and Sugar

Black Coffee is Linked to Lower Risk of Death – So Hold the Cream and Sugar

Black Coffee is Linked to Lower Risk of Death – So Hold the Cream and Sugar pariwat pannium For Unsplash+ While you’re probably not pouring your morning cup for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to lower risk of mortality. But, in a new observational study, researchers from Tufts University found that the association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the beverage. Published online in The Journal of Nutrition, the study found that consumption of 1-2 cups of caffeinated coffee per day was linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, and death from cardiovascular disease. Compared to drinking no java, black coffee—as well as coffee with low levels of added sugar and saturated fat—were associated with a 14% lower risk of all-cause mortality. But, the same link was not observed for coffee with high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat. “With nearly half of American adults reportin…