We all love our morning cuppa coffee. Not only does it help wake us up and get us geared up to handle whatever comes our way for the rest of the day, it has many proven health benefits. However, these benefits would be reduced to nothing if we keep adding sugar to our favorite drink. Consuming too much sugar can be bad for health and lead to health problems like increasing the risk of weight gain, diabetes, tooth cavities, and more.
| Written by Pranav Kotak | Published - 21 November 2023 |
The best way to have coffee is of course without any sugar. But for those of us who need the additional sweetness, here are some great sugar substitutes that will help us reap the health benefits without the side effects of sugar.
Honey can be a great substitute to add in place of sugar in coffee. Most people think that honey only works well with tea, but honey actually tastes great with coffee. In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial agent.
Stevia is a plant leaf extract and is a hundred times sweeter than sugar, so very small amounts of stevia added to your coffee can give you the perfect fix for your everyday cravings. Stevia has a low glycaemic index, so it does not impact your insulin and blood sugar levels.
Jaggery has been around in India for centuries and is a type of unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm. Jaggery is high in a variety of minerals and vitamins, and many people believe it treats a range of conditions. Jaggery can be added to your coffee by grating it or dissolving it in hot coffee and combines beautifully with the coffee giving it a strong earthy flavour.
Brown sugar is a healthier alternative to using white sugar in your coffee. Brown sugar is an unrefined sugar that is browner in color and has a distinct butterscotch or caramel flavour which tastes great and adds texture when added to coffee. Brown Sugar is rich in minerals like iron and calcium. It contains more iron than white sugar, which is an essential mineral that helps fight fatigue and maintain healthy blood cells and red blood cells. Brown sugar also contains calcium. Calcium is a mineral that helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth.
The benefits of regular milk are boosted in condensed milk. Condensed milk is a good source of these nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, phosphorus, and protein. These nutrients are necessary for healthy teeth and bones, a robust immune system, and a cardiovascular system. Adding small quantities of condensed milk can add a velvety texture to your coffee.
In conclusion, we at AUR would urge you to try one or all of these alternatives to find the sugar substitute that works best for you with coffee. We are sure that you would find these alternatives enhance the flavour of your coffee and give you additional health benefits which are so essential for all of us today.