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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Coffee contains more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables. Here are a few tips to make coffee healthier.
1. Don't drink coffee after 2pm
Coffee is one of the natural sources of caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant, providing the body with a source of energy and helping you to become more alert. But if you drink coffee at the end of the day, it can cause trouble sleeping, poor sleep and many other health problems.
Avoiding coffee after 2pm to 3pm will help improve sleep. You can replace coffee with tea with a lower caffeine content.
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2. Don't drink coffee with sugar
As is known, coffee has many health benefits, however, adding sugar will reduce the inherent benefits of coffee, even harming health. Sugar contains high amounts of fructose, which is the cause of serious diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
3. Choose quality coffee brands
Coffee quality can vary greatly depending on the processing method and how the beans are grown. Coffee beans are tending to be sprayed with synthetic pesticides and other chemicals, which are harmful to human health.
To avoid worries about pesticide content in coffee, consider buying organic beans, as they contain much lower levels of synthetic pesticides.
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4. Avoid drinking too much
Drinking a moderate amount of coffee will have health benefits, but overdoing it will cause side effects.5. Add some cinnamon to your coffee
Cinnamon is a delicious herb, when combined with coffee will create a special flavor, good for health. Studies show that cinnamon can lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides in diabetics.
Not only that, the taste of coffee will increase much when adding cinnamon. Just make sure not to put too much cinnamon in the coffee.
6. Avoid adding artificial cream
When adding artificial cream to coffee will reduce their inherent benefits. Instead of adding artificial cream, you can substitute with cow's milk which contains some important nutrients. For example, milk is an excellent source of calcium, which reduces the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. In addition, cow's milk contains some vitamin K, which improves bone health.
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7. Add some cocoa to the coffee
Cocoa contains antioxidants that help reduce the risk of heart disease. Adding a little cocoa to coffee not only enhances the taste of the drink but also brings many health benefits.
8. Make coffee with a paper filter
Brewed coffee contains cafestol, a diterpene that can increase blood cholesterol levels. To reduce this side effect, brew coffee using a paper filter.
Brewing coffee with a paper filter reduces the amount of cafestol but allows caffeine and beneficial antioxidants to pass through.
Coffee is a popular beverage known for its many health benefits. However, you need to master the ways to make coffee healthy such as: avoid adding sugar and milk to coffee, instead add a little cinnamon or cocoa; Consider drinking coffee in the late afternoon and evening, as it can impair sleep quality.
Reference source: healthline.com
