Some people think coffee is refreshing and helps them lose weight, so they enjoy a cup or two daily. On the other hand, some believe coffee affects cardiovascular health and choose to avoid it. Dr. Chang Chin-chien, a 78-year-old honorary professor of surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital, still operates on patients every week. One of his health-preserving secrets is drinking three cups of coffee a day.
Initially resistant to coffee, Dr. Chang began to study it after he finally did taste (and enjoyed) it. To uncover its benefits, he went as far as Vietnam, Laos, Ethiopia, and even coffee farms in Central and South America to learn how it is cultivated. Over the years, he authored several books on the topic, such as “Coffee and Health—Coffee Laboratory“ and ”A Cup of Coffee Fights All Diseases.” Instead of calling him a coffee connoisseur, it is more appropriate to call him a coffee addict, Dr. Chang said with a smile.
