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Lets face it some of us even though we know coffee is bad for us just really want a cup of joe in the morning.  Its just one of those simple pleasures in life and sometimes giving that up is just down right hard(or doesn’t last long).  While I would love to say that I found some magical coffee plant, that spits out beans that makes our cellulite disappear and cures cancer, that is not the case.  However there are a few things you can do in preparing your coffee that can make it less of a health hazard. 

1.) Switch out your cream or milk for either soy milk or almond milk.  Cows milk is the most common food allergy and has been linked to eczema, asthma, sinus congestion and upset stomach.  Also 2% milk is actually 35% fat! (the 2% fat is calculated by weight not by calories!!) Soy is high in calcium and beneficial for heart health, prostate cells, and bone density.  Almond milk is another good alternative as it is high in protein giving the coffee a hint of nut flavor and providing a good alternative for those who do not like soy.

2.) Adding cinnamon to your coffee not only adds in a little extra flavor but gives a nice health boost.  Cinnamon has been linked with increased insulin sensitivity which is helpful in preventing and reversing diabetes.   Studies have shown that those who consume cinnamon have a reduced risk of cancer(breast), Alzheimer’s disease, high blood pressure, accelerated aging and heart disease.

3.) Switch from coffee to an Americano.  Americano is a shot of espresso with hot water.  It taste virtually the same as coffee but 1 shot of espresso will have less caffeine than a traditional cup of coffee. 

Be sure that you are consuming water through out the day to stay hydrated and make up for the diuretic effect that caffeine has.

Think of alcohol as a calcium-blocker; it prevents the bone-building minerals you eat from being absorbed. And heavy drinking disrupts the bone remodeling process by preventing osteoblasts, the bone-building cells, from doing their job. 

The fizziness in carbonated drinks often comes from phosphoric acid, which ups the rate at which calcium is excreted in the urine. 

Salt saps calcium from the bones, weakening them over time. For every 2,300 milligrams of sodium you take in, you lose about 40 milligrams of calcium

The quickest, most efficient way to cut salt intake is to avoid processed foods. Research shows that most Americans get 75 percent of their sodium not from table salt but from processed food.