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Saturday 01 October 2022
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Scientific studies have revealed the positive health benefits of coffee, and there are those who cannot give up drinking a cup of coffee in the morning.
And there are those who do not like the flavor or taste of coffee, although there are many types of coffee with different roasting methods and growing conditions, and even different types of coffee beans, according to a report published by the “Tasting Table” website.
To change the flavor and taste, adding milk to make a latte or cappuccino can help, but many have to choose between having sugar or another sweetener to help make the taste more pleasant.
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The US National Coffee Association reports that just over half of coffee drinkers prefer adding a sweetener to their morning drink. If a person needs to drink a lot of coffee during a busy day or to work the night shift, then they add a lot of unnecessary sugar to their diet.
Harvard Medical School says that eating added sugar can contribute to negative health effects such as high blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes and fatty liver disease. Many non-sugar sweeteners are ineffective as food alternatives and can have undesirable long-term effects. But honey can be a potential substitute for sugar with some health benefits.
Honey, as a natural sweetener, is often used when some people drink tea. It can be the best option for those who are looking for a natural alternative to sugar for their coffee.
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Reports, published by Healthline, indicate that honey contains a higher proportion of fructose compared to sugar. Fructose is a compound with a stronger sweet flavor than others such as glucose, which means that using honey as a sweetener does not need to add large amounts such as sugar to get the same sweet flavor.
Honey has slightly more calories than sugar according to Healthline, but since one would need less of it to get the same sweet taste, it will probably save calories. It also has a lower glycemic index than sugar, which means it won’t spike your blood sugar. Honey is distinguished from other sweeteners and sugar in that it also contains trace amounts of minerals and vitamins.
According to the Perfect Daily Grind, one potential drawback to using honey to sweeten coffee is that it has its own flavour. Sugar is distinguished in this case because it adds sweetness without affecting the flavor of the coffee. But this point can be overcome by choosing a suitable type of honey for use. In this context, experts advise using acacia and alfalfa honey, which are good options for neutral flavors.
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