Doctors Say You Should Think Twice Before Adding These Ingredients To Your Coffee

Cream, Half And Half, And Milk

According to Dr. Primack, “You should think twice about adding anything at all that is [high on calories].” Cream, half and half, and milk are the most common culprits. When you mix your coffee with these dairy products, you’re adding more sugar and more calories to your drink. “One ounce of cream is approximately 103 calories, one ounce of half and half is roughly 37 calories, and one ounce of 2% percent milk is about 15 calories,” Dr. Primack shares. 

Usually, creamers also contain thickeners, stabilizers, and preservatives that contribute to slowing down weight loss. Because of the high sugar content in these coffee additives, you may also experience bloating and indigestion.

Sugar

Obviously, putting loads of sugar in your coffee is not healthy. "One packet of sugar is about 23 calories," Dr. Primack warns. If you really need something sweet to balance the bitter taste, you can consider artificial sweeteners or natural sweeteners like honey or cinnamon. Similar to cream, half and half, and milk, it's important to note that sugar can also prevent you from losing weight and even spike your blood sugar levels.
"All calories add up throughout the day," Dr. Primack concludes. He also explained that "calories in liquids are absorbed faster than solids and raise the blood sugar more because of it." So if you're trying to lose weight and you're thinking of grabbing a cup of joe, make sure to reevaluate what goes in your drink--or better yet, how about trying black coffee for a change?