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I've often heard that coffee is good for you whilst fasting - here's an article extolling the virtues of the lovely stuff - but hold the cream and sugar!

http://authoritynutrition.com/why-is-coffee-good-for-you/

Unfortunately I can't drink normal coffee as it gives me palpitations . Ok not 1 or two cups, but switched to decaf about 35 years ago.
Read the article but no mention of decaf. It seems to be the caffeine that is beneficial.

Don't think it is the caffeine, Bellalou, there are many more sources of that than coffee. Would be interesting to find out just what is the magic ingredient, though.

[carorees]

The article did seem to focus on caffeine though. Is it that other caffeine containing drinks have fairly low concentrations?

Sorry, guys. You're quite right, Caro, I went back and had another look at the article and the first two para's are all about caffeine. But coffee does contain loads of other healthy additives.

Apparently, even some brands of de-caff contain up to 20mg per cup as against 100mg in regular coffee - and 60 in a cup of tea.

This link might be of interest, Bellalou:

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20313656,00.html