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Coffee is one of the things I look forward to the most when I get out of bed in the morning, and I’m sure many people can relate. Coffee’s flavor and caffeine content makes it one of the most popular drinks on the planet and is a must-have for many of us to start our days.
Black coffee has justfive calories per cupand is packed withantioxidantandanti-inflammatoryingredients. It can even providehealth benefitsto your heart and brain and help lower your diabetes risk. But cream and sugar can quickly up the added sugar and fat content of your cup (in fact, sugar-sweetened beverages are the number onesource of added sugarin most Americans' diets).
Luckily, there’s an easy hack that can help moderate coffee’s bitterness without adding any sugar or cream. Simplyadd a few shakes of cinnamon to your coffee groundsbefore brewing. After the first time I tried this, I was hooked. It will make your house smell like a bakery and give your coffee a subtle but pleasant bit of spice. The spice adds flavor and richness, making your coffee more satisfying without having to add anything else to it.
Aside from its amazing aroma, cinnamon has a slew of health benefits of its own. It has potentanti-inflammatory effectsthat can play a therapeutic role in lowering cholesterols, reducing cancer risk and helping manage neurodegenerative diseases. It can also helpalleviate muscle sorenessfrom exercise. Not to mention, research has shown that it might begood for blood sugar, which can be especially helpful if you have prediabetes or diabetes.
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