You know what they say, a cup of coffee a day keeps the doctor away...right? Fine, that isn't necessarily how that popular saying goes, but with 54% of Americans drinking coffee daily it might as well be.
Unfortunately, the calories in your daily cup of Joe can quickly add up. While black coffee itself is only a handful of calories, adding milk, flavoring, and sugar can increase a coffee's calorie count pretty quickly.
Thankfully, there are simple hacks to making your daily coffee a little bit healthier.
1. Drink your coffee black.
Black coffee, including espresso, has less than 10 calories per 8-ounce cup. If you want to cut calories and keep your coffee as healthy as possible, consider ordering a regular brew without any added ingredients. Black coffee can be bitter, but over time your taste buds will adapt to the bold flavor. If you're new to black coffee, here's a helpful beginner's guide to get you through the initial introduction from Manual Coffee Brewing.
2. Stick to almond milk.
Assuming you aren't allergic to nuts, Dr. Oz notes that almond milk is the healthiest "milk" choice to mix with your cup of Joe. Unlike whole milk, which can make your cup of coffee 180 calories, almond milk will keep your coffee under 100 calories per serving.
3. Ditch artificial creamers.
Artificial creamers are filled with ingredients and packed with sugar, making them not the healthiest thing to put in your coffee, let alone your body. Rather than add these creamers to your coffee, opt for coconut milk with a dash of vanilla extract.
Alternatively, try mixing your milk of choice with a teaspoon of honey for a hearty, flavor-packed coffee additive. If you're feeling ambitious, make a homemade creamer.
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