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How to Make Coffee Healthier: 7 Ways
29.03.2024 11:10
Can't imagine your life without coffee, but are worried that it is harmful?
Not at all. According to some studies, coffee is even beneficial (with its high levels of antioxidants and the presence of substances such as B2, B3, manganese and potassium).
Here are 7 ways to make your breakfast coffee healthier.
Brew your own coffee
It’s better not to “sit” in a cafe, but to brew aromatic coffee at home.
This way you can avoid the temptation to have a cup of “unhealthy” drink, for example, with cream, ice cream, syrup or a huge amount of sugar.
Use filtered water
A standard cup of coffee is 98.75% water, so it’s important to make sure it’s of the best quality. Filtered water is not only a healthier option, but also a tastier one. You’ll soon feel it.
Forget about sugar and cream
Cream can be replaced with healthier ingredients - coconut or almond milk, and refined sugar - honey or even coconut oil.
Eat before drinking coffee
The caffeine in coffee sends signals to the body that promote the release of sugar into the bloodstream and the production of insulin.
Since insulin's main function is to trigger the conversion of glucose (blood sugar) into energy, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can cause your blood sugar levels to drop sharply.
Then the energy level will drop, and we don’t need that in the morning. So, if you eat before drinking coffee, you can avoid such a “turn”.
Drink slowly
In many cultures (such as the East), drinking coffee is more of a ritual than a mindless habit, and there is a good reason for that. Drinking too much coffee can overload your nervous system.
Instead, really experience the flavor and aroma. This will give you a deeper sense of enjoyment and will also help you gauge your body's response to the caffeine.
If you have trouble sleeping, don't drink coffee after 2 p.m.
Caffeine is a stimulant and gives us a boost of energy when we feel tired. But if we drink coffee in the afternoon, it can affect the quality of our sleep.
Coffee affects everyone differently, but if you have trouble sleeping, try to avoid drinking it in the afternoon.
Add cinnamon to coffee
Cinnamon makes an exceptionally tasty combination with coffee, and it is also very healthy. Studies show that cinnamon reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels. So add it to your coffee.
Now your morning coffee can be called healthy!
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