Coffee Point

GET THE SUGAR OUT!
This is probably the most important tip for healthier coffee drinking. I realize this is a tough one for a lot of people. It was for me. Until I did this I never realized that what I was really craving in my coffee was the sugar more than the caffeine. But once I ditched the sugar, my palette became more attuned to the various types of roasts and regional variations. I actually started enjoying the taste of coffee instead of the taste of sugar.

Try adding just cream (preferably raw if you can get it) in place of sugar. That helped me get the sugar out once and for all. The fat in cream will cut the bitterness of coffee. Cream also has a natural sweetness that can help you wean off the refined white stuff.

Lastly, please do NOT use those flavored cream/creamer concoctions! They’re made with hydrogenated vegetable oils, corn syrup and a whole host of other chemicals. Now some of you might be saying, “Cream?! What about low fat milk? Isn’t that healthier?” No. A famous comedian once said, “Show me the cow who makes skim milk and then I’ll drink it.” Low fat milk and all manner of low fat products are not health foods. But that’s another blog topic for another blog day.

CHOOSE ORGANIC
Healthier coffee drinking definitely starts here. Conventional coffee is heavily sprayed with pesticides. There’s a plethora of organic choices out there. At the very least, do this. Better yet, support companies that promote fair trade practices. You can usually find a few of these in your local health food store. If not, here’s a few I recommend:

Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In fact, coffee may even boost longevity.

I judge a restaurant by the bread and by the coffee.

Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.