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Is dropping bad food habits beneficial? (view pics)

London: Be it carbohydrate-rich food items or chocolate, several Britishers gave up something at the beginning of the year to be healthy. But is striking out a food habit actually beneficial?There is a list of



Coffee: The caffeine in coffee can make people feel dependent on it.

Celeb quitters: Hollywood star Tom Hanks gave up coffee to lose weight while singer Katy Perry did it to improve her complexion. She swapped coffee for green tea.

Pros: Drinking coffee has been linked with lots of health benefits, mainly thanks to the antioxidants it contains. Studies have shown it could cut the risk of diabetes and even breast cancer.

Cons: A typical latte contains five gm of fat and around 225 calories. Excessive coffee intake can increase blood pressure and, instead of perking you up, it can actually make you feel more tired.