Honey in coffee: A sweet treat with hidden risks
When you meet with friends for coffee, each person might prefer a slightly different drink. You can also sweeten this drink in many ways. We love this drink for its versatility, but some methods should be approached cautiously.
According to dietitians, it's best not to sweeten coffee or tea. It's a good way to limit sugar in the diet, but not for everyone. Many of us still can't imagine these drinks "unsweetened."
If it has to be sweet..
How should you sweeten coffee? The answer used to be clear: sugar. Today, there are many more possibilities. Sweeteners and sugar substitutes, often considered healthier, have emerged. There are also syrups suitable for this, such as maple or acacia. However, one of the most natural and healthiest options seems to be honey. But is that true?
Coffee benefits
You've probably read more than once about how healthy coffee is. There's no need to mention honey since it’s considered one of the healthiest products in the world. But how do they work together? Unlike sugar and artificial sweeteners, which have practically no nutritional value, honey contains vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that positively impact health. Honey also helps strengthen the immune system. Thanks to this, coffee has become a more valuable drink.
Not every day
Coffee with honey has some nutritional value, but the benefits aren't substantial enough for you to drink it without limits. Despite its valuable ingredients, honey contains a lot of sugar. Adding two teaspoons of honey to your coffee? That's about 40 calories and 12 grams of sugar. So, the sugar adds up if you drink several cups of this beverage daily. Therefore, it’s better to use honey in coffee occasionally.
Treat it like a dessert
Coffee with honey can be treated as a dessert. Mild honeys, such as linden or floral, particularly suit black coffee. Flavored honey works well for a strong espresso. An intense shot of espresso with a small addition of gingerbread honey or cardamom tastes great.
