Coffee creamer may seem like an innocuous part of your diet, but its calories add up fast. One popular brand such as Nutpods French Vanilla Almond & Coconut contains 5 grams of added sugar per tablespoon; drinking two cups a day could add 20 grams. According to Cleveland Clinic’s estimates, this could lead to weight gain as well as health concerns such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

Nestle’s Coffee Mate The Original Powdered Creamer has been around since 1961, yet still does not contain actual cream! Instead, its ingredients consist of water, sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oil – known to contribute to weight gain, fatty liver disease, diabetes, depression and more. Furthermore, this brand contains corn syrup solids and carrageenan that may lead to digestive issues for some users.

If you’re searching for a healthy way to sweeten your coffee, add cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa powder as these both contain antioxidants which may contribute to overall health benefits. Or go one step further and add BUBS Naturals MCT Oil Powder which provides sustained energy and boosts mental clarity when taken first thing in the morning.