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How to Make a Healthy Coffee Drink
Coffee is an essential beverage, providing energy and metabolic boost. Caffeine in coffee also improves mood while there is evidence it may aid with weight loss. Unfortunately, when made incorrectly it can contain lots of unnecessary sugar and calories. Luckily there are simple solutions available to you to make healthier coffee drinks!
One of the primary sources of extra calories in coffee beverages are syrups and mixes used, which often contain high concentrations of both sugar and fat. When possible, opt for beverages made without these types of additives.
One way to reduce calories and fat in coffee beverages is to choose non-fat or lower-fat milk products, whether dairy, almond, oat, soy or any other. Achieving this goal will save both calories and fat!
Many people add sweetener to their coffee, and while one packet of regular sugar may seem small, it can still add hundreds of extra sugar and calories. Opting for natural calorie-free sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit would be better, as well as less likely to increase blood sugar levels if you have diabetes.
Your coffee beverage can also contain less calories if you opt to forgo the addition of whipped cream and toppings such as chocolate. Whipped cream has up to 50 calories per cup; most coffee beverages come equipped with at least some type of topping, usually without our asking; so be mindful when ordering beverages that contain these additions unless asked not to have them included!
Instead of resorting to these additives, why not spice up your coffee with spices or other low-cal ingredients like cinnamon or nutmeg instead? Doing this can add some sweet notes without adding additional calories – plus research has even demonstrated how cinnamon may aid with diabetes control and blood sugar management!
Add more protein, fiber and healthy fats to your coffee drink with a Splenda Diabetes Care Shake that provides delicious nutrition in a tasty drink – whether that be milk-chocolate or vanilla flavour! A perfect combination!
Add some frozen flair to your coffee drink by pouring a shake into iced coffee for a Frozen Almond Cappuccino with caramel undertones or Frozen Mocha Latte featuring chocolate drizzle. These frozen drinks provide satisfying and healthy beverages to help control hunger longer while providing additional carbohydrates needed to help regulate your blood sugars and stay full longer – it is just another way that Splenda products can assist in helping with managing diabetes!