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What's Better for You: Coffee or Tea?
Studies Have Shown Coffee and Tea Have Several Health Benefits



When you reach for that mug in the morning, you may get more benefits than a jump-start tothe day.


Daily cups of coffee have been linked to a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease, liver cancer, gallstones and type 2 diabetes. In addition, green tea and white tea have been touted fortheir health benefits.


"What's interesting really is for years we were beating up on coffee. … And now study after study is suggesting benefits," said "Good Morning America" medical contributorDavid Katz.


So given the choice between coffee and tea, what's the healthiest thing you can reach for in the morning?


You can find Katz's advice below. Full disclosure: He's a coffee drinker.How Much to Have?


The maximum recommended amount of coffee is four 8-ounce cups a day, although it depends on the individual in terms of body size, among other factors. Because caffeine hasbeen shown to raise blood pressure, you should limit your intake if you have any blood pressure abnormalities. More than four cups is never recommended.


Antioxidants


There is the strongsuggestion that the antioxidants in tea -- whether it's black, green or white -- have health benefits. Antioxidants can prevent inflammation of the blood vessels, and it has been linked to reduced riskfor cancer. In terms of antioxidants, white tea has the most, followed by green tea, black tea and coffee. Green and white teas are made from different parts of the tea leaves, but both are minimallyprocessed, unlike black tea, which is fermented. It appears the process of fermentation reduces the antioxidants in the final product.


Caffeine


Caffeine is associated with enhanced alertness,increased productivity and concentration when you're driving, and enhanced athletic performances. In terms of caffeine, coffee has the most followed by black tea, green tea and white tea.


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