Coffee enthusiasts appreciate the creamy texture that creamer provides; unfortunately, many commercial options contain artificial sweeteners and sugar that could affect one’s diet negatively. But don’t despair; healthier alternatives exist which provide all of the creamy flavor without harming one’s health.

Avoiding harmful coffee additives by creating your own creamer from natural ingredients like maple syrup, coconut milk or stevia. Nutmeg or cinnamon add an earthy note that pairs nicely with coffee; experiment until you find something you truly love!

If homemade creamer isn’t possible, another way to enjoy coffee with minimal calories is to choose black coffee or low-cal alternatives that do not include added sugars and oils. When adding creamer, be mindful of how much is added so as to not exceed your caloric intake limit.

Studies have linked coffee with decreased mortality rates, but new research indicates this benefit may be diminished when your cup is embellished with cream and sugar. Researchers analyzed a nationally representative sample of adults, finding that drinking it with milk and sugar resulted in higher mortality risk than sipping it plain.

Tufts University researchers believe the reason behind the disparate results could lie with adding sugar and milk, which increases caloric intake significantly – one cup of coffee with sugar and cream can add as many as 800 extra calories, while adding pastry can further increase total intake.

Keep an eye out for common coffee additives that could potentially compromise its consistency, such as emulsifiers and stabilizers, which may improve creamer’s consistency; artificial flavors that mimic popular tastes such as vanilla or hazelnut; as well as calcium carbonate which is made from ground limestone that may cause digestive issues or irregular heartbeat. While small doses may be harmless, large quantities can be difficult to digest. Furthermore, certain creamers contain calcium carbonate made of ground limestone which could result in digestive issues or an irregular heartbeat; these ingredients could even contain calcium carbonate which could result in symptoms including digestive issues as well as irregular heartbeat symptoms caused by calcium carbonate found in creamers’ calcium carbonate components; some creamers contain calcium carbonate which comes from ground limestone sources which could cause symptoms including digestive issues as well as an irregular heartbeat rhythm resulting from its content being present in its constituent parts containing calcium carbonate from ground limestone sources causing digestive issues and an irregular heartbeat rhythm being present.

To keep your coffee healthy, look for dairy-free creamers without added sugar and oil. Nut milk creamers made from almonds, cashews or macadamia nuts as well as coconut milk-based varieties are often fortified with vitamins and minerals – as are dairy-free creamers which tend to be unsweetened – an added plus if reducing sugar intake is one of your goals.