Drinking coffee — it just might be more American than apple pie. As a country, we consume several hundred million — that’s eight zeros after the first number — cups a day. Over the years, rumors have abounded regarding the negative effects of coffee, including the high acidic content, on a person’s health. However, if you are looking for ways to improve your eating habits, you might consider a hidden source of nutrition. Numerous recent studies show that downing that cup of joe might actually benefit you health-wise and even lengthen your lifespan.