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Delicious Ways To Make Your Morning Coffee Healthier

Drinking coffee daily may help you ward off some ailments, including stomach and breast cancers, and diabetes. But in some instances, for example, you’re running late for work and you don’t have time to eat a healthy breakfast, you decide to grab a cappuccino. However, as the day goes on you feel your stomach growling and you realised that you skipped breakfast. Drinking coffee can suppress your hunger and some people use it as a meal replacement. Here are some ways on how to make your favourite coffee healthier without losing your appetite.

Drink a glass of water first

A lot of us start our day with a cup of coffee and realise that we haven’t drank enough water by the end of the day. Caffeine triggers a fluid loss, your body can’t adjust to a regular intake of coffee, which disputes the dehydrating effect. But here’s a tip to stay well-hydrated, when you wake up in the morning, first drink a glass of water before you drink coffee and always try to drink six to eight glasses of water throughout the day.

Ditch the artificial sweeteners

Coffee shop chains usually use artificial sweeteners as they are calorie-free, but a study shows that it may spur cravings and might increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. So if you are a fan of artificial sweetener, try adjusting to unsweetened coffee or if you want you can use a small amount of real sugar in your coffee.

Avoid artificial creamers

The cream is the most common ingredient in coffee and it can really improve the taste of it by adding real cream. Real cream will provide you with the health benefits of calcium and intake of vitamin K2 has been linked to lower rates of heart disease and cancer.

Add some cinnamon to your coffee

Cinnamon is a very tasty spice and it can give a more interesting flavour to your coffee. Also, it can lower blood cholesterol levels and may improve the key risk factors for heart disease because it is loaded with antioxidants that help to protect your body. So if you fancy some spice while drinking coffee, a dash of cinnamon will do the job. Triple Two Coffee has the best coffee shops in the UK. For more information, come and visit our shops at these locations or check out our menu online.