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December 17, 2018

Caffeine Contest: Coffee versus Tea

What is your morning drink of choice? Do you habitually drink coffee or tea? If so, you’re not alone; statistics suggest that roughly 90% of Americans consume caffeine in one form or another on a daily basis. Caffeine is a plant product found naturally in coffee beans, tea, cocoa and chocolate, and it is an […]

WRITTEN BY: Katie Minnelli, Dietetic Intern, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Sass, C. (2015). Which is Healthier: Coffee or Tea? Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/health/which-is-healthier-coffee-or-tea
  • University of Michigan Student Life, University Health Service. Caffeine. https://www.uhs.umich.edu/caffeine
  • USDA (2016). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines: Answers to Your Questions. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines-answers-your-questions
  • USDA (2017). MyPlate, MyWins Tips: Redo Your Coffee Shop Stop. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate-mywins-tips-redo-your-coffee-shop-stop
  • Villanova University Student Life. About Caffeine. https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/health/promotion/goto/resources/drugs/caffeine.html

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Tags: caffeine, coffee, healthy beverages, tea

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