Drink Up
Even though fruits and vegetables are both excellent sources of antioxidants, coffee is actually the No. 1 source in the American diet of these beneficial components that help neutralize free radicals, according to research presented at the 2005 national meeting of the American Chemical Society. Regular coffee consumption can provide other benefits, too – it can help protect against Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer and liver cirrhosis, according to Harvard Medical School. It can also be of use if you’re suffering from a headache; the caffeine in coffee causes blood vessels to constrict, which can provide you with some pain relief.