It's a coffee thing! #2

 Here’s how to make your coffee work for you, not against you. 

I'm always looking to better my coffee to help my well-being!

These are the healthiest ways to drink coffee, and get all the benefits while minimizing any drawbacks: 

1. Keep It Simple: Black or Lightly Sweetened:

The healthiest coffee is black, just water and coffee.

If you need sweetness, try a small amount of honey, stevia, or maple syrup instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners. 

Skip flavoured syrups and heavy creamers; they’re often loaded with sugar, chemicals, and calories. 

2. Choose Healthier Add-Ins:

Milk alternatives: Use unsweetened oat, almond, or soy milk if you want creaminess. 

Cinnamon: Adds flavour, helps balance blood sugar, and boosts antioxidants. 

Cocoa powder: A dash of pure (unsweetened) cocoa gives extra antioxidants and a mood lift. 

Collagen or protein powder: For a nutritious boost without added sugar. 

3. Time It Right:

Avoid coffee first thing after waking; your cortisol (stress hormone) is already high. 

Wait about 60–90 minutes after waking for your first cup. 

Avoid coffee 6 hours before bedtime, since caffeine can linger in your system and disturb sleep.

4. Stay Hydrated:

Coffee is mildly diuretic, meaning it can cause your body to lose fluids. 

Drink a glass of water alongside each cup to stay balanced and reduce dehydration or dry mouth. 

5. Don’t Drink It on an Empty Stomach. 

Coffee on an empty stomach can increase acid production and irritate your stomach lining. 

It’s best enjoyed after breakfast or with a small snack to prevent heartburn or nausea. 

6. Choose Quality Coffee Beans:

Go for organic, shade-grown, or single-origin beans when possible; they contain fewer pesticides and more natural flavour. 

Freshly ground beans preserve antioxidants better than pre-ground coffee. 

7. Mind Your Brewing Method:

Paper filters help remove cafestol, a compound that can raise LDL cholesterol. 

Avoid over-boiling or reheating coffee, which can make it bitter and degrade beneficial compounds.

Cold brew is smoother, lower in acidity, and gentler on the stomach.

8. Moderation Is Key:

2 to 4 cups a day, about 300–400 mg of caffeine hits the sweet spot for most adults. 

If you’re sensitive to caffeine, try half-caf blends or decaf after noon. 

Quick Summary:

| Tip                                 | Why It Helps                 |

| ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------- |

| Drink it black or lightly sweetened | Keeps calories and sugar low |

| Add cinnamon or cocoa                  | Boosts antioxidants                 |    

| Drink after breakfast                      | Protects stomach                      |

| Use filtered brewing                      | Lowers bad cholesterol            |

| Limit to 2 to 4 cups per day          | Maximizes benefits safely   

Thank you for reading, 

Tim.

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