3.) Pass on sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Choose an organic sweetener like coconut sugar or the natural herb stevia, which has fewer grams per teaspoon of sugar than white or brown sugar. While, it doesn’t sound major, over time, you’ll cut your sugar content by 25 percent. Coconut sugar, which contains chromium and other minerals has been shown to aid sugar metabolism in your body. While stevia, is believed to be brain-healthy.
4.) Just say no to flavored syrups.
Created with high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, have been linked to weight gain and obesity. The same can be said for sugar-free syrups. While they may sound safe (ahem, sugar-free), this couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only are sugar-free options packed with the same preservatives (mentioned above), but, they usually contain one of several synthetic sweeteners including Splenda, Twinsweet, Equal, or Sweet’N Low many of which have been linked to type 2 diabetes, migraines, diarrhea, and kidney damage, among other things.
5.) Creamers aren’t what you think.
Believe it or not, store-bought coffee creamers aren’t made with cream. They actually get their rich, velvety texture from weird thickening agents and emulsifiers like carrageenan, a thickener thought to cause inflammation and digestive problems. Not to mention, other common ingredients include fillers cellulose gel and gum, which are derived from wood pulp and cotton, respectively.