These Are the Best and Worst Things You Can Add to Your Coffee

These Are the Best and Worst Things You Can Add to Your Coffee.

Whether it be a packet of Splenda or a splash of oat milk, everyone has their go-to coffee additions.

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Here are 10 popular coffee additions ranked from worst (negative) to best (positive) by nutritionists.

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Artificial Sweeteners (Neutral), Excessive consumption can lead to digestive issues.

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White Sugar (Negative), Sugar has no nutritional benefits and can lead to a host of health risks.

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Plant-Based Milks (Positive), They contain carbohydrates, fats and protein.

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Powdered Creamer (Negative), Although flavorful, creamer packs on extra fat and calories.

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Cow’s Milk (Positive), Dairy is a great source of calcium, vitamin D and protein.

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Butter/Coconut Oil (Neutral), Consuming too much of these fat-filled additives can raise cholesterol levels.

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Spices (Positive), A small sprinkle of cinnamon or turmeric can offer additional health benefits.

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Supplements (Neutral), Although beneficial, it's best to look for nutrients in whole food sources, not powders.

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Flavored Syrups (Negative), Specialty drinks usually add multiple servings of syrup, which is way too much sugar.

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Whipped Cream (Negative), Too much whipped cream will add unnecessary fat, sugar and calories to your coffee.