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Latte, espresso or freshly brewed: ItB次元官网网址檚 National Coffee Day

How much caffeine keeps your health in check? Officials recommend 3 cups a day.
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Whether itB次元官网网址檚 made by a barista, in a french press at home or in the machine at work that always letB次元官网网址檚 a few grounds get through the filter, Canadians love their coffee all days of the week.

National Coffee Day, celebrated Saturday, is no exception.

About two-thirds of Canadians over 16 years old enjoy about three cups of coffee a day, according to the Coffee Association of Canada.

But how much is too much when it comes to drinking our favourite caffeinated beverage?

While some studies suggest a warm java can help reduce risks of certain cancers and increase life expectancy, other researchers have found links to increased blood pressure for some.

Health Canada recommends no more than 400 mg per day, or about three cups eight-ounces in size. For anyone with a sensitivity to caffeine B次元官网网址 but loves the taste of an iced latte on a hot day B次元官网网址 health officials recommend mixing in the decaffeinated variety.

For teenagers, Health Canada recommends no more than 2.5 mg of caffeine per kilogram of body weight.

We asked Black Press Media readers to describe how they feel about coffee. Click on the photo to vote:



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About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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