Make the most of your morning mug by adding these 5 health- or flavor-boosting items.
Plus a few you’d be better off skipping.
We’ve got your back with these dietitian-approved one-ingredient java mix-ins.
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They allow you to enjoy all of the serioushealth benefits of coffeewith a bonus flavor boost.
“Coffee should not be the first thing in your body each day,” Reaver says.
The 5 Best Mix-Ins to Add to Your Coffee
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Plus, “fat helps to satisfy us!
Reaver is fond of adding the oat-based milk Oatly to her coffee.
Or try adding a scoop of chocolate protein powder like Vega Protein and Greens Chocolate to your iced coffee.
As an added bonus, thatmore-than-an-egg-amount-of-proteinwill help you stay fuller longer after breakfast.
(Because you’re eating ahealthy one of thosetoo, right?)
Mary Poppins and dietitians approve of real sugar, in moderation.
“There’s a misconception about sugar in our culture,” Fine says.
“But when used in ways to enhance flavor, a little can go a long way!”
A squeeze of honey or maple syrup would also do the job nicely.
To max out your health benefits, seek out a powder that’s 100% cacao and unsweetened.
(We love Navitas Organics Cacao Powder.)
Reaver enjoys this when she’s in the mood for a hot mug.
These include:
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Reaver councils her clients that “coffee should be a morning drink not a morning milkshake!”
Just because thebulletproof trendthat made waves in the early 2010s doesn’t mean it’s a nutrition-smart choice.
So Reaver ranks her top three worst mix-ins as:
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All three are high insaturated fats.
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