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Is Frozen Coffee Healthy?
As you need a boost of caffeine in an emergency, frozen coffee may seem like the perfect remedy. But is this cold drink truly healthy or does it contain excessive amounts of sugar and calories that you don’t require? Depending on how it’s prepared, frozen coffee can either be nutritious and good for your health, or detrimental. The key is avoiding added sugars, milks, and fats by creating your own at home with just three simple ingredients like bananas, berries, and coconut milk to craft flavorful drinks that deliver protein without calories.
Frozen coffee can be prepared by combining strong-brewed chilled coffee with ice and milk (or dairy alternative) along with desired sweeteners and flavorings, including your desired sweeteners and flavorings. Enjoy frozen coffee by itself or add various toppings such as fruit purees or whipped creams to spice up your coffee break experience! You could also make frozen coffee healthier by including protein powder for an energy boost post workout!
Iced coffee is an increasingly popular way for those trying to reduce calorie consumption and lose weight, yet it can contain both high levels of sugar and calories. To ensure your iced coffee remains as a nutritious choice, opt for low-fat milk options with natural sweeteners like honey for optimal results, while also limiting how much added sugar or fatty toppings you add.
Coffee may help prevent cognitive decline and depression by increasing alertness and mood improvements – particularly among sleep-deprived individuals (6). Furthermore, studies have demonstrated how caffeine helps lower blood glucose levels (7) and thus reduce the risk of diabetes among adults.
However, the acidity of iced coffee may be too acidic for your stomach and cause digestive issues, including IBS or other GI conditions. Cold brew coffee tends to be less acidic than traditional iced coffee and could be better suited to helping those suffering from digestive conditions (8).
Make healthier frozen coffee at home by freezing regular-strength, unsweetened coffee in ice cube trays and when ready to enjoy it just combine the cubes with any dairy-free milk beverage of your choice (add chocolate shavings or even use flavored whipped cream if you like!). Or add it as an energy booster into smoothies or other drinks!