Coffee provides health benefits, but many people add too much milk, cream and sugar to their cup, which increases calories, fat and carbs. There are healthier options that provide additional nutrition to add into your cup of joe.

If you want something different from sugar to sweeten your coffee, cocoa powder could be an ideal alternative. Not only is cocoa a low calorie option than its sugar counterparts, it offers other healthful advantages too! For instance, vitamin B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin potassium and calcium are all present as sources of nutrients in cocoa powder sweetener.

Add turmeric to your coffee for an Instagram-worthy golden latte that is packed with health benefits! Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory spice, and according to research cited by Prevention magazine it may help improve memory as well as decrease inflammation throughout your body.

If you prefer creamy beverages, consider switching out dairy creamer for plant-based milk such as soy or oat. Not only are these options lower in saturated fat than traditional creamers but they provide similar textures – plus protein to help keep you feeling full and satisfied!

Consider including small amounts of butter or coconut oil into your daily meals as another healthy way to stay on track with the keto diet, which requires high amounts of fat but low carbohydrates. Just be careful not to go overboard; excess fat could raise cholesterol levels and contribute to heart disease.

Many people add flavor to their coffee with syrups such as vanilla, caramel and cinnamon; however, many of these syrups contain added ingredients such as sugar. You can either create healthier syrups at home or skip altogether; alternatively a few teaspoons of honey may make an excellent alternative sweetener with antioxidant properties and antimicrobial benefits if craving whipped cream.

Add a pinch of salt to your coffee for increased inflammation reduction, lower blood pressure, and prevent strokes, according to research published in Circulation journal. Plus, adding salt will increase energy and alertness levels as well.

If you’re used to sipping coffee with sugary additives and lots of extra ingredients, training your taste buds may take some time, but once done the health benefits could be substantial. Caffeine intake should not exceed 400 milligrams daily – that is approximately two or three 12-ounce cups – to avoid insomnia, irritability, stomach upset and elevated heart rates and palpitations symptoms. If giving up completely is impossible try gradually decreasing sugar and other ingredients until eventually going for lower calorie alternatives like those recommended in this TODAY article for best results