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Coffee also high in antioxidants, which can help lower risks of heart and neurological diseases. Moreover, as many likely know, the caffeine in coffee can be used to help fight off headaches and migraines, often more easily than the less caffeinated alternatives, soda and tea. Energy drinks, of course, have more caffeine than coffee does, but Mayo Clinic nutritionist Katherine Zeratsky says their boosts are "short-lived, and may be accompanied by other prob- lems," such as weight gain and higher blood pressure. The amount of sugar in energy drinks and sodas makes a sudden energy crash more likely than with low-sugar coffee. Coffee, when drunk in modera- tion, is actually thought to have many more health benefits. As the Mayo Clinic experts suggest, if you You can make your own coffee in the truck with a few different products. Look for 12-volt coffee makers, like this Road- Pro coffee maker, which runs for about $33. Others generally cost between $30 and $50. Diversions try to keep consumption down to two to four cups a day, you're less likely to suffer from restlessness, irritability and anxiety. Decaffeinated coffee is an option, too, and can prevent those problems. CAB BREW Introducing ® LARGE 7"Screen Weather Rand McNally and IntelliRoute are registered trademarks and TND is a trademark of RM Acquisition, LLC, d/b/a Rand McNally. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. NAVTEQ ON BOARD is a trademark of NAVTEQ. ©2012 Rand McNally. All rights reserved. U.S. Patent No. 7,580,791. *Weather feature requires Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. User is responsible for all thrid party data charges. TRUCK DATA Circle 303 on Reader Service Card or visit truckersnews.hotims.com JUNE 2012 | TRUCKERS NEWS | 23 connected. Tougher. More