How many of you wake up feeling like a zombie, and unless you get your morning coffee, you feel that way? Most of you! It is true for most coffee lovers who sleep thinking about their morning cup of joe. A coffee lover feels good about drinking coffee first as it has many health benefits. A cup of java not only helps us come back to the world of humans. It can also keep diabetes (type II) and Parkinson’s disease at bay, amongst other things.
These facts are backed by tons of research. It is healthy if it’s black coffee or does not have too much sugar, cream, or artificial flavors.
Try drinking your coffee pod straight without adding extra sugar or artificial flavorings. Thus, it should not be part of your morning routine. Once in a while, in the afternoon, you can have coffee with whipped cream or sugar as a treat.
In the morning, though, stick to Dunkin Donuts recipe to make your coffee healthier & tastier. How? Read below!
- Start the day with water
Yes, we are writing a blog about making coffee healthier and this is the first step towards it. No doubt coffee is beneficial for you. Still, it will not give you any advantage if you drink it in place of water. The first thing to do after waking up is to drink at least two glasses of water. After that, move on to your cup of happiness.
- Find an organic & quality brand
To drink healthy coffee, you need to go for a supreme quality brand, selling organic coffee. These premium brands will be a bit costly, but they do not have toxins or chemicals. They are grown using natural methods and are healthy. Cheaper brands selling coffee usually have toxins. Do your research whether you are buying coffee pods or whole coffee beans, or instant coffee.
- Add cinnamon in your coffee
When brewing your coffee, add a bit of cinnamon to the coffee itself and let it brew. The taste of cinnamon mixed with coffee is unmatchable. Also, it has tons of health benefits. For instance, cinnamon has antioxidants that your body requires. Also, cinnamon boosts your immune system and keeps your heart healthy.
- Do not load it with sugar
If you don’t like to drink coffee without sugar, it is not a problem. Adding one tsp of sugar in your coffee does not cause any ill-effects. However, if you load it with sugar and cream, that can be a problem. Thus, cut back on sugar and limit yourself to one sachet. If you drink espresso or latte or flat white without any sugar, that is the best.
Another thing that you can try is stevia. It is plant-based sugar with zero calories. Use other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup or jaggery also in limit.
- Add ginger in your java
Ginger has several health benefits, and you can enjoy it with your coffee. Just grate ginger and brew it with your coffee. You can sieve it or drink with ginger parts as per your choice.
Ginger coffee helps with digestion, nausea, indigestion and also has anti-inflammatory properties. It makes your coffee a bit spicy, and it is an acquired taste, but you will love it.
- Choose almond milk if you want low-caloric coffee
Do you like to drink coffee with some milk but do not prefer high-fat whole milk? Then, try low-fat whole milk. Or stick with almond milk, especially if you are lactose intolerant. It is the best and will keep your coffee within 100 calories. If you are allergic to nuts, go for soy or oats milk, as they are healthy and low in calories.
- Use some chocolate to add flavor
Why use sugar when you can use dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder to add flavor to your coffee? All these three things add a chocolaty flavor to your coffee and make it delicious. It also has health benefits:
- Keeping cholesterol in check
- Enhancing mood
- Reducing blood pressure levels.
Bonus point: Never drink coffee on empty stomach as it tears its lining.
Keep enjoying your coffee with these healthy tips.
