According to a new study, a steaming cup of java even beat fruits and vegetables as the primary source of antioxidants. The study by University of Scranton states that coffee is the number-one source of antioxidants in American diet, and both caffeinated and decaf versions appear to provide similar antioxidant levels.
"Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close," said study's lead researcher Dr. Joe Vinson, adding that high antioxidant levels in foods and beverages do not necessarily translate into levels found in the body.