Quick Tip: Avoid unhealthy creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners in your morning cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee and green tea contain caffeine. Caffeine can help suppress appetite and boost metabolism. But the effects of caffeine is negated when unhealthy creamers and sweeteners are added. Creamers, sugar and artificial sweeteners are void of nutritional value. Synthetic creamers contain processed chemicals, sugar and artificial sweeteners. The extra calories from creamers are just that, extra calories. Substitute creamers with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk. Lastly, use honey as a substitute for sugar and artificial sweetners.
Take-Away Point
Unhealthy creamers and sweeteners cancel out any weight loss benefits of the caffeine found in your coffee or green tea.
