according to the national coffee association over 60 of american adults enjoy at least one cup of coffee per day and who can blame them not only does it deliver a much needed boost of energy increase alertness and help improve focus but a good cup of joe has also been shown to deliver a number of other health benefits according to healthline drinking coffee has been linked to reduced risk of alzheimer's disease type 2 diabetes liver disease stroke and even certain types of cancer additional studies have also shown coffee can help burn fat by increasing the body's metabolic rate not too shabby right even better coffee also contains high amounts of essential nutrients and healthy antioxidants diane vistham a research nutritionist at the johns hopkins university school of medicine tells hopkins medicine caffeine is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about coffee but coffee also contains antioxidants and other active substances that may reduce internal inflammation and protect against disease however while black coffee on its own is low in calories and even potentially good for you a cup of coffee can go from healthy to heart clogging with the addition of just a few extra ingredients although you probably already know that adding lots of sugar or high calorie creamer to your coffee is bad for your waistline many people overlook one sneaky unhealthy ingredient non-dairy coffee creamer the dairy-free creamer is a common coffee additive that many people don't realize has some less than stellar health effects you're saying do not use the non-dairy creamer do not use it let's get rid of it and i i'm with you most non-dairy coffee creamers contain hydrogenated oils and trans fats which have been shown to increase levels of low density lipoprotein the bad cholesterol in the body while lowering the levels of the good cholesterol high density lipoprotein this can lead to a higher risk of developing diabetes heart disease and stroke another thing to keep in mind is that supposedly non-fat foods can still legally contain up to half gram of fat while still carrying the no fat label while that may not sound like a particularly large amount it can add up especially if you are adding liberal amounts of the creamer to a beverage that you drink every morning and often because many people perceive non-dairy creamer to be a healthier option they may be inclined to add even more of the non-dairy version to their cup than they would of a regular creamer or milk not only are they high in fats but many non-dairy creamers contain an unexpectedly high amount of calories too in fact the fat-free versions rather than being a healthier option are often the worst calorie offenders with some containing as many as 65 calories and just two tablespoons before long this can turn your cup of coffee from a diet friendly beverage to a sneaky calorie bomb they are also more likely to contain high amounts of other unhealthy additives such as sugar salt corn syrup and food colorings of course some people may choose this option over traditional dairy creamers not to reduce calories but simply because they have a lactose intolerance but some of these so-called non-dairy products may not even be completely dairy-free while popular dairy-free creamers usually do not contain lactose which is a disaccharide sugar found in milk many still do contain a milk protein called casein and although it is not technically dairy casein is derived from dairy products and is still a common trigger for people that are allergic to milk this means that those with food allergies may still find themselves experiencing an uncomfortable reaction after drinking non-dairy creamer especially if they are also sensitive to milk proteins as well as lactose so the next time you brew yourself a nice hot cup of coffee it's probably best to leave the non-dairy coffee creamer on the shelf and if you don't enjoy the taste of simple black coffee you might want to reach for regular milk or opt for other non-dairy alternatives such as almonds or oat milk your heart and your waistline will thank you for it check out one of our newest videos right here plus even more mash videos about your favorite foods are coming soon subscribe to our youtube channel and hit the bell so you don't miss a single one [Music]
