Remember our discussion about giving up coffee?

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I found this on MSN in an article about "14 foods that "make you look older":


"COFFEE

Caffeine isn't the only reason drinking coffee can age you beyond your years—coffee is hard on your teeth. "Acidic beverages can create microscopic pores on the surface of the enamel, causing erosion over time," says McAndrew. Not ready to give up your java? (You shouldn't: Research shows drinking coffee has several health benefits, including a possible link between coffee/caffeine and a reduced risk of skin cancer.) Just follow with a glass of water: "Water has a neutral pH, which washes away the acid," says McAndrew. "Sugar-free gum can also reduce discoloration, since it boosts your saliva production, and saliva remineralizes your teeth." (Remineralization helps protect your enamel.)"


SEE???!!  Coffee isn't bad for you as long as you rinse your mouth out afterwards!  

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Good to know!

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But what about DIET COKE??? That was the discussion at my house. You know what? I haven't had a diet coke since Christmas because I forgot all about it. So much for their little plans to take away my "beloved" diet coke. ha!

And YES to coffee. Good advice to rinse your mouth. Or use a straw?   *-)