3: The Future of Processed Foods

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First, theres no question that caffeine can affect the gut because its a stimulant, shares Dr. Rezaie.

According to Dr. Rezaie, caffeine from coffee may also reduce risk of certain chronic diseases.

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The key is paying attention to how your body reacts to it and adjusting accordingly.

Does the source of caffeine matter?

However, theamountof caffeine as well as sugar one drink contains is a bigger detail to focus on.

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gastroenterologist and co-author ofThe Microbiome Connection

Same goes for sugar: TheAmerican Heart Association recommendsno more than six teaspoons of sugar per day.

In that case, it may be best to consideralternatives to caffeine.

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gastroenterologist and co-author ofThe Microbiome Connection

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