New Book on the Amazing Powers of Coffee   From the author of the hugely successful Healing Powers series (Honey, Vinegar, Olive Oil, and Chocolate) comes The Healing Powers of Coffee: A Complete Guide to Nature's Surprising Superfood .   It's the beverage we can't live without--yet few consume it without some guilt. But the wonderful truth is that coffee has abundant health benefits. Coffee boasts more antioxidants than cocoa and tea, and even more than renowned antioxidant-rich fruits like oranges and blueberries. In fact, there are hundreds of healing compounds in coffee.   Recent studies have shown that coffee consumption can significantly decrease or reduce the risk of many conditions, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia, asthma, cancer, heart disease, chronic constipation, dental caries, diabetes, and liver disease.   As in her previous bestselling books, Cal Orey combines groundbreaking research into all these health and weight loss benefits with home cures, cosmetic uses, household hints, and dozens of heart-healthy Mediterranean style recipes. "Cal Orey delivers a tour de force in coffee culture revealing the health benefits and discovering news trends along the way. She does all the work so you can reap the benefits." -- Coffee.org "If you enjoy coffee and its mystique, you must read this book and you'll appreciate coffee even more!" -- Jonathan M. Purver, Tahoe Daily Tribune "There are dozens and dozens of ways your whole body and mind can benefit from coffee -- and they're all packed inside Cal Orey's blockbuster book, The Healing Powers of Coffee ." - Newsmax "Can coffee be a fountain of youth? Yes! This book can help you add years to your life." -- Karlis Ullis, M.D., Medical Director of Sports Medicine & Preventive Medical Group, Santa Monica, Calif. "All of the Healing Powers books have been widely popular on our network of thousands of food bloggers. Her latest book on coffee is no exception."-- Jenn Campus, Foodie Blogroll INTERVIEW EXCERPT WITH AUTHOR CAL OREYCoffee Has PerksFriday, February 1, 2013 by Wellbella Magazine Editors Posted in Features, February 2013 Lose weight, fight cancer and help your heart. The author of  The Healing Powers of Coffee  tells why a good ol' cup of Joe is being recognized as a hot new health food. In her new book,  The Healing Powers of Coffee , Cal Orey pours over the research to brew up some incredible facts about these magical beans. Here, she sits down for a little coffee Q&A, where she shares insights and tips on how coffee can wake up your wellness routine, helping you to not only stay trim, but also reduce your risk of chronic diseases--even substantially lowering your risk of a heart attack. Q: What inspired your interest in coffee? A:  I have penned the Healing Powers series--books on superfoods. Since coffee gets a bad rap, I thought it would be fascinating to write about a vice that has gone to virtue. The health benefits of java are controversial, but groundbreaking research shows that it's got perks. Coffee has been touted as the "newest health food." Q: What gives coffee its many health benefits? A:  Coffee's amazing antioxidant power is what makes it special. Two mighty antioxidants--chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid--have been given credit for its health benefits. Coffee boasts other health-boosting antioxidants, including benzoic acids, flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. Q: Do certain types of coffee have more benefits than others? A:  Drinking freshly ground coffee from whole beans can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Q: What about the benefits of green coffee beans? A:  Green coffee refers to the new or unroasted [beans] of Coffea fruits. It has been praised for its weight-loss benefits on the popular "Dr. Oz Show." One study published in January 2012 in the  Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Journal  shows 16 adults using green coffee bean extract lost an average of 17 lb in just 22 weeks. It's believed that chlorogenic acid slows absorption of fat from food intake and also boosts metabolism of extra fat. Evidently, it may be a better source of chlorogenic acid than traditional brewed coffee. Q: What's an interesting fact about coffee that most people don't know? A:  You can cook and bake with coffee. You can incorporate coffee in recipes like Cappuccino Biscotti, Thai Coffee Spiced Chicken Sates, Coffee Cheesecake and Maple Espresso. Also Available: The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Vinegar. "A cup or two of joe every day is a good way to boost mood, energy and overall health."-- Julian Whitaker, M.D., founder of the Whitaker Wellness Institute Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist specializing in topics such as health, nutrition, science, and pets. She lives in northern California. Her website is calorey.com The Healing Powers of Co