How do you take your coffee?

The bad part of coffee is caffeine, and that's just bad if you are sensitive to caffeine, have a heart condition worsened by caffeine, or if you over do the caffeine. But why people, and when people, will say it's bad for you is based off what you ADD to the coffee.

Or you know...Caffeine is actually beneficial to migraine sufferers. It helps reduce the pain and minimize the frequency at which they occur. This is why many migraine medications contain caffeine.

So before people keep spouting off crap about caffeine being evil and having no benefits, perhaps you might actually want to consult with a medical professional?

The bad part is caffeine... AND THATS JUST if you are sensitive or have a heart problem that is worsened etc. etc.

In other words... caffeine is not bad for EVERYONE... (Edit because some people are still probably stupid enough to not get this part) It is bad for people who are told by a medical professional that the caffeine is bad FOR them due to causing racing heart, or bad reactions with medications, etc. If you also read the rest of my post you'd see I'm defending coffee as an avid coffee drinker and my bigger point was that it's what you ADD to the coffee...

Learn to read and comprehend before you start "spouting off crap" about what someone posts.

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If regurly part of your food intake it is taking the place of foods that actually provide your body with positive nutrients.

not true for me

Same here, to me this seems like saying if water is a part of your food intake it is taking the place of foods that actually provide your body with positive nutrients. Coffee isn't really a food, most people don't eat it(unless your into that kind of thing and enjoy a nice cup of coffee grounds), they drink it with their breakfast or before a meal etc. just like they would any other drink.....water, soda, wine, beer, etc etc.

Everything you mentioned, except water, has calories. My point was that coffee takes the place of much better food choices because it takes calories from your daily calorie goal. For those that drink to much coffee this can become unhealthy.

There are 6 calories in my daily cup of coffee...I don't think that's going to break the bank on other nutrient rich foods...I could have like a cup of spinach for those 6 cals and I probably still will. I just don't see the point I guess. But like I said, I drink one black cup a day.

And like i said, most americans don't drink coffee like you do.

So it's not coffee you have a problem with but all the stuff people are putting in it?

The general idea of going overboard on something that is not a real benifit to a healthy diet.

Lately i've been drinking it with 2 Tbsp of Half & Half Cream + 1 Tsp of sugar. 63 calories is really not much for a beverage I enjoy. I don't really see the need for low cal sweeteners, etc. That said, when I was trying out intermittent fasting, I adjusted to black coffee - you just have to give yourself time to adjust. For those wanting to switch to black, try putting some cinnamon in it! Yum & cinnamon curbs hunger too.

I use Splenda and Sugar Free Coffee Mate Vanilla creamer.

I take mine with no sugar - natural or other - it ruins the coffee. I have gotten into the habit of putting either heavy cream or full fat coconut milk. But certain coffees I can't put anything in. Gourmet coffee wasn't made for condiments.

If you are counting calories or think fat is actually fattening then just use a little bit. It goes a long way and is so creamy.

(I follow a Primal lifestyle. Fat is healthy in my world. Especially the healthy diary and animal fats. And full fat coconut milk is my go to lunch during busy work days. 600 calories of pure energy!!!) Coconut milk is amazing in coffee. If you don't mind the layer of fat sitting on top! I get my lips moisturized while I sip!

Switching out sugar for Int'l Delight creamer??!! At least sugar is still natural. Even with no nutrition it's healthier for your body than that other crap. The body has use for glucose and fructose (although it can only handle fructose in small amounts - it is a toxin) Sugar cane: created by nature; International Delight: created by food scientists. I'll take the sucrose anyday!!

2-3 cups in the morning hours from an 8oz mug. I know its overkill, but I use a 1/2 tbs measuring spoon to pour my sweetened creamer. Use a small mug or cup, and drink it slow. If you buy it from a shop or gas station, use the smallest cup available. In conjunction with some type of fiber rich breakfast, it’s a really good appetite suppressor for me.

funny you should ask, this moring I slipped and ordered cream and 2 sugar, haven't done that in over a year, but it was 4:30 a.m. and I was half brain dead. One sip and I almost gagged! WAY too much sugar. I think I can cut the sugar, but I still need to cream to cut the heat/acidity a bit.

Agree on the artificial stuff, use it on occasion, but really trying to rid it from my life! I too am watching carbs due to Type II diabetes

At home, I put in a bit of almond milk. At Dunkin Donuts, milk only. I don't like sweet coffee. Very rarely will I use cream or half and half, usually when there is no other option available.

Large and Black

At work I just put one of those little mini-moos in my cup. At home I use a little soy milk and a teaspoon of agave nectar.