Coffee is an integral part of many people’s morning ritual. Unfortunately, though, when loaded with too much sugar or creamer – and other unhealthy add-ins – this beverage may end up doing more damage than good for their diets. These additives include added sugars and saturated fats which promote inflammation within the body which could contribute to obesity, diabetes, heart disease or cancer1.

However, with just a few simple adjustments to your morning coffee regimen can help kick-start your day on the right nutritional foot! And without losing out on its delicious taste that so many love!

If you want a little something sweet in your coffee, the ideal approach is black without any additives at all. But if that isn’t quite enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, try adding vegan date caramel syrup or unsweetened coconut milk; both naturally provide sweetness while being healthier alternatives than dairy milk due to being higher in protein and having reduced saturated fat content.

Regarding your choice of roast, light roast coffee is best as the higher heat produced from darker roasts can degrade some of the beneficial polyphenols present. Furthermore, fine grinding will ensure maximum extraction from each sip of coffee brewed using a pour-over technique using either an inexpensive device such as Kalita Wave Pour Over ($29) or French Press to keep water temperature just below boiling and avoid tasting burnt while increasing extraction of healthy compounds from each cup of joe.

To add flavor, sprinkling cinnamon, nutmeg, cacao or ginger powder on food is a simple yet tasty way to spice things up without adding too much added sugar and can provide anti-inflammatory benefits. Before purchasing add-ins such as these make sure to read their ingredients and nutrition facts to avoid high levels of added sugars, artificial sweeteners saturated fat or additives or preservatives that could compromise its benefits.

Peppermint extract can add another tasty and healthy touch to your brew, though be wary not to overdo it as this could have the opposite effect, raising blood sugar levels and making hunger feel bigger than before! Just use enough for one small pinch.