Many of us depend on coffee to start our day, and its many health benefits are well known. Coffee has been linked with helping the body break down fat and improve mental performance as well as increased energy and protecting against degenerative neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, too much sugar or creamers in your coffee could negatively impact its effects on health if consumed in excess. Luckily there are simple strategies available that can make it healthier without sacrificing flavor or enjoyment.

One effective way to improve the nutritional value of coffee is through experimentation with different brewing methods. Pour-over and French press coffee are known for creating richer flavors than drip, while cold brew is created by steeping grounds in water for several hours before straining out and discarding them. You could even experiment with flavor enhancers like cinnamon, turmeric and nutmeg as these natural flavor enhancers can add healthful flavors without increasing caloric intake.

As well as cutting back on added sugars, coffee can also become more nutritious by switching out its milk for one that contains low-fat or non-dairy milks that contain higher calcium content to support bone health.

If you want to add sweetness to your coffee in the form of sugar or sweeteners, natural options like agave or honey may be preferable to flavored creamers which often contain added sugars and chemicals.

Your morning coffee can become healthier by adding healthy fats and proteins for long-term energy supply and to keep you feeling satisfied for longer. Try stirring in grass-fed ghee or butter, or try our Bulletproof Coffee recipe with high quality grass-fed ghee and Brain Octane C8 MCT oil to transform it into an energy-boosting meal!

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Switch from whole milk to almond milk for an even healthier beverage experience and to reduce saturated fat intake, which also helps protect the digestive system and decrease acid reflux and other related gastrointestinal issues.

Change the type of roast you buy as well. Selecting beans grown and harvested sustainably by sustainable farmers can both support the environment while guaranteeing you receive only high-quality coffee. Information about source can often be found on packaging; or you could ask an artisan roaster in your area what their policy is on this matter; if they state that all their beans come exclusively from organic, fair trade farms then that would assure that you are getting ethically-sourced coffee in town.