Coffee is an energetic morning beverage, providing energy and alertness. Unfortunately, too often people mistake it as a replacement for nutritious breakfast. By sipping coffee instead of eating healthily in the mornings instead, they deprive their bodies of important nutrients needed for energy levels and immune health, leading to unhealthy blood sugar spikes and crashes which in turn leads to low energy levels, irritability and low motivation levels. Furthermore, drinking too much coffee may cause digestive issues like heartburn and acid reflux.

Breakfast should provide your body with all of the nutrition it needs to power through its day and keep you full for as long as possible. A breakfast that includes protein, fiber and healthy fats helps balance blood sugar levels while fueling metabolism, sharpening focus and improving your mood. Pairing your breakfast with coffee not only adds flavor but also increases nutritional value!

Liquid nutrition offers an easy and fast way to meet daily vitamin and mineral requirements; however, liquids alone cannot offer all of the nourishment your body requires for health.

Eggs and nut butters provide high-quality protein sources to support stable blood sugar levels throughout the day, while adding fresh berries adds natural sweetness and disease-fighting antioxidants for extra enjoyment and protection.

Protein-rich foods and coffee can combine for an even more nutritious breakfast option. A smoothie made of bananas and berries packed with proteins provides a tasty energy-booster while simultaneously giving your body essential nutrition. You could even try our Focus Brew or Metabolism Booster specialty coffee blends to support brain health while simultaneously amplifying flavor of both meals!

Fruit and dairy dishes make an ideal accompaniment to coffee, including yogurt bowls, smoothies, oatmeal and overnight oats which contain protein, fiber and healthy fats. By adding fresh berries into these delicious snacks you can increase their natural sweetness as well as disease-fighting antioxidants!

If you decide to have coffee as breakfast, be sure to opt for nonfat milk or low-calorie sweetener instead of cream or sugar in order to cut back on unnecessary calories and reap all of its benefits without experiencing adverse side effects. If your stomach is particularly sensitive to caffeine, wait a couple hours after awakening until the cortisol levels in your bloodstream have subsided and drink your beverage so your breakfast digestion goes more smoothly.