If you wait long enough it's all good . . .

In the fashion of the times, each year some copmlex of consumables marketing boards enlists the assistance of a medical researcher to determine the most recent dietary trend. As such some things come into and others fall out of favour. Stubborn people, like me fall for such things only when it suits our purpose (e.g., "See, I told you dear, eggplant does have a direct positive correlation with anyeurism . . ."). Otherwise, we ignore it and enjoy what we enjoy.

According to this story, apparently I can go to Starbucks with clear conscience and -- sadly -- just a little less rebelliousness. Coffee, apparently, now serves a valuable health purpose. Read it here: Coffee found to be high in health-giving antioxidants. The lead:

Coffee might soon be considered a health drink following a study showing it is a surprisingly rich source of anti-cancer agents.

A study has found that coffee contributes more antioxidants - which have been linked with fighting heart disease and cancer - to the diet than cranberries, apples or tomatoes.

Posted by Grayson at August 29, 2005 07:42 AM