Many Americans start their morning off right by enjoying their cup of joe with milk and sweetener of some kind, often including sugar or high-fructose corn syrup that can disrupt its many health benefits. Sugar increases blood glucose levels which in turn increases weight gain, diabetes, heart issues, breakouts and premature wrinkles – not to mention more inflammation causing breakouts and premature wrinkles!

If you want to improve your overall health, it’s wise to avoid creamers and syrups altogether. There are numerous nutritious alternatives you can try instead – here is an in-depth look at options which offer optimal health benefits while being free from artificial additives.

Most liquid coffee creamers contain dairy ingredients such as milk solids, vegetable fats and water to create their creamy texture. In order to be shelf stable they must also be stabilized using chemicals; if lactose intolerance or simply dislike the taste are concerns you have with dairy creamers there may be nondairy alternatives you could look into as alternatives.

Nondairy creamers tend to contain unhealthy additives like added sugars, emulsifiers, trans fats and glycerol that could raise your cholesterol. But there are healthier plant-based milks such as oat milks or nut butters available that give the coffeehouse experience without added sugars and chemicals.

Unsweetened maple syrup may also be a healthier choice than regular table sugar; however, even though its refinements may be less severe than its regular counterpart, maple syrup should still count as added sugar and should be limited as part of an overall healthy diet plan.

Add flavor without added sugars with cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder or stevia sprinkles or mix your coffee with MCT oil, which has been shown to boost metabolism.

While coffee creamers may fit into a healthy diet, it’s essential that you read and adhere to their nutritional labels for best results. Exceeding recommended serving sizes could result in unhealthy amounts of added sugars and saturated fat being consumed by your body.

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