A cup of coffee in the morning is relatively good for you … until you start adding ingredients like sugar, milk, and creamer. Luckily, you can take steps to make your morning coffee healthier. These tips help you replace some of the unhealthiest ingredients with healthier alternatives.
Use Almond Milk
Instead of using real milk, try using almond milk instead. Cited by experts as one of the healthiest of the milk choices for your morning cup of coffee, almond milk contains fewer calories than whole milk. As an alternative to almond milk, you can add coconut milk instead, although it tends to have more calories.
Add a Touch of Cinnamon
For a little added zing to your coffee, try adding cinnamon. Cinnamon is said to offer anti-inflammatory benefits and help with heart health. Some other benefits of cinnamon are its high antioxidant levels, as well as its ability to help stabilize blood sugar in the body, making it perfect for diabetics.
Add Unsalted, Grass-Fed Butter
While it might seem odd to add butter to your coffee, it is rumored to be healthier for you than sugar. Unsalted, grass-fed butter is said to give an energy boost when consumed. Instead of sugar, add a glob of this butter instead. You can mix it all up in an immersion blender for a frothy and healthier cup of coffee.
Add Turmeric
Called golden lattes due to their color, these coffee drinks contain turmeric, a substance known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. In addition, turmeric is said to help with memory retention, making it a great addition to your coffee when studying. It also contains a high antioxidant level, which helps fight aging.
Add Unsweetened or Dark Chocolate
Unsweetened or dark chocolate can give your coffee a chocolaty taste. In addition, both are healthier than adding regular chocolate, such as in a mocha. The health benefits of these two types of chocolate include help in balancing cholesterol and potentially helping to prevent cancer.
Use Organic or Natural Products
Instead of using artificial creamer products, use honey or vanilla extract for a healthier alternative. In addition, when choosing a coffee bean, look for certified organic coffee, which is free of the nasty pesticides and harmful chemicals found in other coffee beans. Organic is also better for the environment.
Drink It Black
While more bitter to the taste buds, drinking your coffee black is a healthier alternative to adding creamers, sugar, and other ingredients. In fact, a cup of black coffee has less than 10 calories per cup, making it a healthy choice for you are trying to limit your caloric intake.
Do Not Drink Coffee on and Empty Stomach
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When drinking coffee, make sure to eat something with it. This helps to prevent the anxiety sometimes associated with drinking coffee, and it protects your stomach lining from damage. In addition, avoid drinking coffee too late in the day, especially after 3 p.m., to avoid problems sleeping.
Short of sticking to drinking your coffee black, you do have some healthy alternatives when making this often bitter drink more palatable. As noted above, healthy alternatives, such as using natural ingredients or looking for products that use organically-grown coffee beans, can make your coffee better for you.
