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Drinking Coffee May Add 2 Years to Your Life – Eating Well
Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Drink Up, Coffee Lovers—A Study Suggests Coffee Could Add Years to Your Life
Find out how much coffee seems to have the most benefit.
By Carrie Myers, M.S., Published on January 19, 2026, Reviewed by Dietitian, Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
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Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design.Coffee sure has made the rounds regarding its health status. Many years ago, it was thought to be a noxious habit.1 More recently, however, evidence is mounting toward its beneficial effects on health. If you’re a coffee drinker, you know one benefit is that it gets things moving in the morning (buh-bye constipation!). But that’s just the tip of the coffee bean.
Drinking coffee has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, and it may help your thyroid work better. You’ve probably also noticed that a cup of joe can make you feel happier and more energetic.
But what about longevity? Could that coffee habit help you live longer? Researchers in Portugal wanted to know, too, so they did a large review of existing studies to see what research to date has shown; here’s what they found.1
What Do We Know About Coffee and Health?
These researchers combed through studies and meta-analyses that had previously been published and compiled them into this one review. This was a very involved and thorough review—the researchers analyzed data from more than 50 studies done in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
First, they discussed the aging process and how various bodily systems tend to deteriorate as we age, including how this affects the way we interact within our environment. For example, eyesight and hearing tend to be reduced as we age, which can influence how quickly we age if they’re not tended to.
They went on to discuss how coffee contains over 2,000 potentially bioactive substances, many of which act like antioxidants. Of course, coffee also contains caffeine.
Researchers then went on to investigate what studies suggest coffee’s influence is on life span, as well as diseases, conditions and health habits that affect life span—like heart disease, cancer, stroke and respiratory diseases. They also looked at coffee’s impact on cognition, depression and sleep. Then to go even further, they examined evidence of coffee’s impact on the body at the cellular level.
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What Did This Review Find?
Ultimately there was one overarching finding. Regular coffee consumption seems to increase not just life span, but also health span (quality of life), by decreasing the incidence of the primary age-associated diseases that contribute to early death.
They concluded that regularly drinking coffee was associated with preserving muscular, cardiovascular, mental and immune system functions. And it reduces the risk of diseases that commonly affect the elderly, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, dementia, major depression and frailty.
Regularly drinking coffee may even help you better adapt to stressful situations. And when you can gracefully handle stress—and nix some of your stressors—you reduce your disease risk and may live longer.
Bringing all the evidence together, regular coffee drinkers may enjoy an extra two years of life. And it’s not just more years, but years with good health. Because really, what good is a longer life if you don’t also have a good quality of life?
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Best Foods to Preserve Muscle Mass as You Age – Eating Well
Credit: Photo: Jen Causey. EatingWell Design.Dietitians Reveal 7 Muscle-Preserving Foods to Support Strength as You Age
Want to protect your strength as you age? Dietitians say these nutrient-packed foods can help.
By Victoria Whittington, RDN, Updated on January 16, 2026
Reviewed by Dietitian, Alyssa Pike, RDN
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Credit: Photo: Jen Causey. EatingWell Design.Preserving muscle mass as we age is essential for staying strong, mobile and independent. Muscle naturally declines over time, which can affect balance, blood sugar control and even brain health.1,2 The good news: What you eat—and how you move—can help slow that loss and support healthier aging.
Protein-rich foods, along with other key nutrients, play an important role in maintaining lean muscle. We spoke with registered dietitians to bring you the best foods to preserve muscle as you age, plus other tips to keep you strong and healthy.
Tofu
Tofu is a complete plant-based protein—meaning it contains all of the essential amino acids your body cannot make on its own—that supports muscle as you age. Research suggests soy can support gains in lean mass and strength comparable to those of whey protein when total protein intake and training are matched.3
“One cup ( about 240 grams) of tofu offers about 20 grams of protein, making it an easy way to boost your daily intake,” says Amy Brownstein, M.S., RDN.4 When shopping for tofu, look for extra-firm, as it provides more protein than soft versions. Try it in stir-fries or grain bowls, or blend silken tofu into smoothies for a creamy, protein-rich snack.
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Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is an easy, protein-packed food that’s worth adding to your grocery list. “Because it’s easy to eat and requires little preparation, it can be especially helpful for meeting protein needs throughout the day,” says registered dietitian Juliana Crimi, RD, M.H.Sc.
One cup of low-fat cottage cheese provides about 24 grams of protein.5“It’s also a source of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12, nutrients that support muscle function and overall musculoskeletal health in middle-aged and older adults,” Crimi adds.6,7
Try it sweet with berries and nuts, savory with olive oil and tomatoes or spread on whole-grain toast for a quick snack.
Eggs
“Eggs are a versatile and affordable protein option, and combining them with other foods makes it easier to meet your protein needs,” says Talia Follador, RDN, LDN. Each egg contains about 6 to 7 grams of protein along with leucine, an amino acid that helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis.8 Eggs also supply vitamin D and choline, nutrients that play a role in neuromuscular function.9,10
Ely IA, Phillips BE, Smith K, et al. A focus on leucine in the nutritional regulation of human skeletal muscle metabolism in ageing, exercise and unloading states. Clin Nutr. 2023;42(10):1849-1865. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2023.08.010
You can enjoy eggs as part of a meal or snack. Scramble them into breakfast tacos, add sliced hard-boiled eggs to salads or make an egg-and-vegetable frittata for a simple, protein-rich meal.
Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.
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Please add to yesterday's recipe for turning instant ramen into something actually good to eat: ginger.
Take a packet of that godawful 99-cent instant ramen college students eat instead of Real Food, poach a strained egg in the simmering water first, add sliced pork and chopped celery, onions, carrots, and mushrooms, then pour the noodles with some of that water into a bowl with the seasonings plus a few drops of sesame oil and anchovy sauce, with a gob of peanut butter, and you get this.
It's good.
What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Drink Coffee – Eating Well
Credit: Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design.What Happens to Your Blood Sugar When You Drink Coffee
From caffeine to creamers, experts break down how your morning coffee may influence blood sugar levels.
By Cheyenne Buckingham, Published on December 23, 2025
Reviewed by Dietitian, Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD
Your blood sugar naturally fluctuates throughout the day. “Levels rise after meals for everyone because carbohydrates break down into glucose,” says Kathleen Benson, CSSD, CPT, RDN. In people with insulin resistance or diabetes, these increases may be higher and last longer because the body doesn’t respond to insulin as efficiently or doesn’t produce enough of it, Benson explains.
“For most people, blood sugar levels are lowest in the morning after fasting overnight and rise after meals as your body digests and absorbs carbohydrates,” adds Lauren Manaker, M.S., RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT. Since many of us reach for a cup (or two) of coffee in the morning, you may wonder whether your daily brew is affecting your blood sugar levels at the start of each day. Our experts take a deep dive into how your morning java may affect your blood sugar.
How Coffee Affects Your Blood Sugar
“Coffee on its own typically doesn’t cause a significant rise in blood sugar itself,” Manaker says. It’s the other add-ons, like sugary syrups and certain sweeteners, that can lead to a temporary spike in blood glucose, Manaker notes. “If you’re drinking coffee after a meal, the impact on blood sugar is likely minimal, especially if the meal includes protein and healthy fats.”
Those who are caffeine-sensitive and don’t have diabetes may also see a more dramatic increase in blood sugar compared to others. “Coffee can raise blood sugar for some people because caffeine can trigger hormones that tell the liver to release extra glucose,” Benson says.
“This doesn’t happen to everyone, and the effect depends on how sensitive someone is to caffeine and how much they drink.”
Editor’s Note: The original article has cited sources, see at link below. –DrWeb
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You Can Now Bulk Save Your Favorite Food & Wine Recipes — Here’s How
Key Points Food & Wine’s digital recipe box, MyRecipes, lets users easily save and organize their favorite dishes from F&W and partner brands like EatingWell and Southern Living. The new Bulk Saving…
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