What's the healthiest way to drink coffee? Which of the eleven kinds of coffee partners do you suit?

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In addition to being delicious, from a health point of view, "what's good for coffee?" "this is a topic that every coffee addict is concerned about. today, the editor briefly analyzes 11 of the most common materials, such as sugar, cream, fresh milk, soybean milk, black sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, cocoa, honey, wine and lemon. You might as well choose the most suitable" coffee partner ".

What would you like in your coffee? In addition to taste, there are health considerations!

1

fructose

Primary nutrients: Sugar/calories.

Pros: Provides sweetness.

Disadvantages:

1. Gout is not appropriate.

2. High triglycerides and cholesterol are not suitable.

3. Overweight and obese people are not suitable.

4. Acne muscle is not suitable. Because of high glycemic index, high GI promotes acne formation. Sugar is recommended if necessary.

Health tip: since 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that sugar intake should be less than 10% of total daily calorie intake, but a "further warning" has been added that if sugar intake is less than 5%, it will be more beneficial to your health.

two

Milk essence

Main nutrients: fat / calories.

Advantages: provide mellow and rich feeling.

Disadvantages: saturated fat (coconut oil or palm oil), some contain trans fat, spices, it is recommended to choose no trans fat.

three

milk

Main nutrients: vitamin B6, B12, calcium.

Advantages: add flavor and reduce caffeine intake.

Disadvantages:

1. Lactose intolerant is not suitable.

two。 It's easy to flatten.

Health tip: friends who like to drink "milk-flavored" coffee, it is best to choose low-fat milk, including patients with gout, to avoid eating too many calories.

four

Soybean Milk

Main nutrients: soybean isoflavones.

Advantages: low fat, zero cholesterol, no lactose, reduced caffeine intake.

Disadvantages: it is easy to flatten.

Health Tip: people with lactose intolerance can't add fresh milk to their coffee, so soy milk latte is the best choice, but sugar-free soy milk is still recommended.

With lazy soymilk: 1 cup of cooked soybeans + 4 enucleated dates + 3 cups of lukewarm water, smashed by smoothie machine (soy milk machine) and dregs can be separated.

five

Black sugar

Main nutrients: sugar / a little iron.

Advantages: provide sweetness and flavor, suitable for women to eat during menstruation.

Disadvantages: it is also regulated that "sugar intake should be less than 10% of the total daily calorie intake", and should not be added endlessly just because it is brown sugar.

6

coconut oil

Main nutrients: saturated fat (saturated fat up to 90%).

Pros: It provides a rich aroma and a special coconut flavor.

Disadvantages: High saturated fat, long-term intake of excessive, may have high cholesterol and high triglyceride risk.

Health tip: coconut oil does not contain essential fatty acids, do not eat more than 15g a day, otherwise it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or diarrhea. For those with poor liver function, do not try; if you have biliary and pancreatic diseases, you can consult a dietitian and use it appropriately.

seven

Cinnamon

Main nutrients: medicinal materials used in traditional Chinese medicine

Advantages: cinnamaldehyde provides hot and spicy.

Health tips: traditional Chinese medicine believes that cinnamon has the effect of expelling wind and invigorating stomach, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dispelling cold and relieving pain. as a "coffee companion", it is a generally acceptable spice. Because of its small dosage, cinnamon can be safely eaten.

eight

Cocoa

Main nutrients: flavonoids.

Advantages: provide aroma, flavor and color. Caffeine can enhance metabolism.

Disadvantages:

1. Contains caffeine, which can cause palpitations or insomnia.

two。 The high content of tyrosine acid may cause headaches in some people.

Health Tip: flavonoids can reduce stress hormones and increase concentration in the body. It is recommended to choose flavor-free and sugar-free cocoa. But cocoa contains an methylxanthine ingredient, which has been shown to cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which may lead to gastroesophageal reflux.

nine

Honey

Main nutrients: sugar.

Advantages: provide sweetness, natural aroma and flavor.

Disadvantages: it is also regulated that "sugar intake should be less than 10% of the total daily calorie intake". It should not be added endlessly just because it is natural sugar-honey.

A simple way to identify true and false honey: pour the honey into a sealed bottle and shake it. If the foam is meticulous, not easy to fade, and presents a turbid shape, the purity will be higher.

ten

Wine

Main nutrients: calories. The wine you may use is whisky or brandy.

Advantages: enhance flavor and aroma, make coffee stronger, refreshing and refreshing.

Disadvantages:

1. Damage liver cells. In the process of ethanol metabolism in the liver, through the action of ethanol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, it will produce free radicals, namely hydroxyl radicals and peroxidation free radicals, and damage the DNA of hepatocytes.

two。 Alcohol can affect the joints of the human body, causing degenerative or necrotizing arthritis, which is clinically characterized by joint pain and dysfunction.

3. Long-term heavy drinkers will consume B vitamins in the body.

4. Excessive drinking has been identified as a pathogenic factor for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, throat cancer, liver cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, oral cancer and throat cancer. The more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk.

Health Tips: "Wine and Coffee" can protect you from the cold in cold climates, but it should be noted that spirits intake is recommended, not more than 80cc for men and no more than 40cc for women.

eleven

Lemon

Main nutrients: organic acids.

Advantages: provide sour taste and aroma.

Disadvantages:

1. Can aggravate gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.

two。 If the amount is high and the acidity is high, it may cause tooth damage.

Health Tip: Japanese studies have found that lemons may contain an ingredient that can "prevent fatty liver" and curb fat accumulation in human liver cells. However, in order to avoid acid erosion of your teeth, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with water immediately after drinking lemon coffee.