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How to Make Coffee Taste Good But Healthy
No matter if you prefer your coffee black, with milk and sugar or in an indulgent latte or cappuccino form, there are numerous ways to enhance its taste. Spices, different milks, cocoa powder, ice cream and even salt can add additional flavors that are both flavorful and nutritious to enhance any cup of joe!
Addition of dairy products or their alternatives can enhance the mouthfeel and cut some of the bitterness found in certain varieties of coffee, while sweeteners like sugar, honey, Splenda or Stevia provide sweet flavors without adding many calories – you choose the one most suited to your desired level of sweetness.
For those seeking a less sugary but still sweet tasting cup of coffee, alternative milks like almond, coconut, soy, rice or cashew milks offer lower-calorie alternatives while being healthier than their standard white or full fat dairy counterparts.
Honey or monk fruit extract are two great ways to add delicious flavor while staying on track with health concerns, with lower calorie counts per serving than sugar and better taste. They may be especially useful if you need to limit sugar due to health reasons or have an intolerance for sugar.
Pouring cinnamon into your cup of joe can not only add flavor, but may help regulate blood sugar and decrease inflammation throughout your body, according to Healthline. Incorporating this spice is one way to make it even healthier!
If your coffee experience while traveling or visiting your mother-in-law is less than satisfying, don’t despair – with just a few kitchen hacks you can turn an unpleasant beverage into something to look forward to each morning! Start by making sure the water temperature in your home brewer falls between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit; this range ensures a well-brewed cup and will prevent it from becoming overly acidic or having an unpleasant aftertaste. Improve the flavor of your brewed cup by stirring in some sugar or sweetener after pouring, to balance any bitterness. A pinch of salt is another effective way of masking bitter coffee flavors; alternatively you could stir in some melted dark chocolate bar to achieve similar effects if salt isn’t at hand – just remember not to overdo it as this can increase sodium consumption significantly!