5 ways to pimp your coffee (make it healthier)

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Coffee just got healthier? OMFG! Overly dramatic acroynms aside, yes we can indeed make your coffee healthier. I figure most people enjoy a coffee or ten in the morning so what better way for me to hack your health than tapping into your favourite drink. So without further ado......here we go

*"This plebe better get to the coffee soon"* **1 - If possible choose regular coffee over decaf** Short for decaffeinated coffee, this is where the coffee beans have been washed with chemical solvents to remove 97% of the caffeine present in regular coffee. While decaf coffee retains quite a few health benefits you do lose some such as: - Improved mood, reaction time, memory and mental function - Increased metabolic rate and fat burning - Enhanced athletic performance - Reduced risk of mild depression and suicidal thoughts in women - Much lower risk of liver cirrhosis or end-stage liver damage So unless you're a caffeine sensitive individual I would definitely recommend regular over decaf. **2 - Add a dash of Cinnamon** Cinnamon is a herb that you can sprinkle on your coffee to add a tasty flavour. In addition Cinnamon has been shown to be beneficial to triglyceride levels, lower blood glucose and it benefits cholesterol levels. **3 - Add a dash of Cocoa** Yes that Cocoa that is in chocolate! Not only does it add a rich texture to your coffee it also comes with a myriad of health benefits such as a powerful antioxidant boost and improved cardiovascular functioning. Keep it to sugar free/unsweetened varieties. **4 - Avoid adding sugar to your coffee, try Stevia.** What is one way to make pretty much everything unhealthy, thats right, add sugar to it! Unfortunately for many of us our taste buds are addicted to the sweet taste. A healthy alternative is Stevia, a plant-based sweetener that is associated with many health benefits. It might take a while for you to adjust to the taste but your body will thank you for it. **5 - Vanilla extract** Vanilla has been associated with boosting mental performance, being beneficial to brain health and being a potent stress reliever. Not only that but it is a delicious and flavourful addition to your regular coffee. So get inventive my friends, explore these flavours and enjoy not only the taste but also the deliciousness. Enjoy, Tom
Originally posted here: https://steemit.com/food/@thp88/5-ways-to-pimp-your-coffee-make-it-healthier