{"id":236,"date":"2014-06-05T02:30:17","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T09:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.coach.me\/?p=236"},"modified":"2014-06-05T02:30:17","modified_gmt":"2014-06-05T09:30:17","slug":"break-bad-coffee-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lift.do\/break-bad-coffee-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Break Bad Coffee Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"
Coffee can be a healthy part of your diet. Studies show that drinking coffee every day lowers your risk for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, but some bad coffee break habits can minimize the benefits. If you’re thinking of getting an espresso machine rental<\/a> for your coffee needs, here are some bad coffee break habits you should nix and tips on how to do it:<\/p>\n Sugar consumption has skyrocketed in the United States. We’re eating 100 pounds of sugar per year per person, which is more than the 10 pounds of sugar per year we consumed 200 years ago. Sugar consumption is tied to many health ailments and studies are starting to reveal it’s addictive properties.<\/p>\n How to break it:<\/strong> Cut your sugar down gradually. Try reducing it by one spoon every couple of weeks.<\/p>\n Vanilla spice coffee may taste great but if the flavor is coming from a ready-made store bought creamer, then it probably isn’t a healthy choice. You might want to buy a coffee machine yourself, so you know exactly what’s in your coffee. If you’re not sure which machine to buy, check out Coffee-Works.com<\/a>. Buying the right machine can be the difference between a good and a bad cup of coffee. Luckily, there are plenty of websites which can help you make the right decision when you’re considering buying a new coffee machine. For example, Helix Coffee sells the Baratza Encore coffee grinder<\/a> so if you’re looking for a coffee grinder, it might be worth checking them out!<\/p>\n How to break it:<\/strong> Replace your store bought creamer with a natural alternative. Creamer or half and half will give your coffee a rich flavor. If you’re trying to trim down fat, use skim or low-fat milk instead. Almond, soy, rice, and coconut milk are great non-dairy alternatives. If you miss the flavoring, try adding cinnamon or a tiny dash of real vanilla extract to your cup.<\/p>\n Your body interprets liquid calories differently than food calories, so you might be taking in more calories through coffee than you realize. A grande cappuccino at Starbucks has 140 calories while a mocha has close to 300 calories.<\/p>\nBad Coffee Habit: Adding too much sugar<\/h3>\n
Bad Coffee Habit: Using processed\/packaged creamers<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bad Coffee Habit: Drinking your calories<\/h3>\n