Forget what your dentist tells you, coffee may actually make your teeth cleaner

[Ansel]

:-)

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...r-9528705.html

[piks101]

:-)

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...r-9528705.html

Article goes on to say... “And if you take a lot of sugar and cream in your coffee, any positive effects on dental health are probably going to be cancelled out.” So even another reason to use Xylitol if you need a sweetener and unsalted butter, mct oil if you want a cream option.

[squeezyjohn]

I have a hunch that all these unmetabolizable sugars/natural sweeteners are going to have some kind of health legacy to pay down the road. The best way to cut down on sugars is to eat and drink things that taste less sweet!

I really don't see what's that much better about butter than cream - butter is simply the fat from cream ... is there something I don't know about the buttermilk left behind after the butter has been churned that is very bad for your health?

[piks101]

I have a hunch that all these unmetabolizable sugars/natural sweeteners are going to have some kind of health legacy to pay down the road. The best way to cut down on sugars is to eat and drink things that taste less sweet!

I really don't see what's that much better about butter than cream - butter is simply the fat from cream ... is there something I don't know about the buttermilk left behind after the butter has been churned that is very bad for your health?

On the sugar, agree lower your intake of the quantity of sugar and sweet foods and your needs and taste will adjust accordingly.

On the cream...if it is real cream not the carnation crap. I think it is healthy and tasty. The idea not to use in morning coffee revolves around not using during the intermittent fast period, so the recommendation would be to have the cream for lunch or dinner not in your coffee.

[squeezyjohn]

Honestly ... all this talk about food with you is a real eye-opener about the state of what's an expected diet in the US ... butter IS grass fed over here ... and cream means just that ... carnation is something our grandparents had during the war when it was impossible to get good fresh food along with spam and Camp coffee (which doesn't have any coffee in it!)

[piks101]

Honestly ... all this talk about food with you is a real eye-opener about the state of what's an expected diet in the US ... butter IS grass fed over here ... and cream means just that ... carnation is something our grandparents had during the war when it was impossible to get good fresh food along with spam and Camp coffee (which doesn't have any coffee in it!)

Yeah kinda crazy, in the states grassfed butter in the stores is rare and if it is available it is usually limited to one brand Kerrygold. As for creamer, usually it has no milk and if it does, it is accompanied with a laundry list of added ingredients that are not health promoting.

[Ansel]

the only good sugar replacement i have tried is xlyitol but i don't know how safe it is.

[piks101]

the only good sugar replacement i have tried is xlyitol but i don't know how safe it is.

My understanding is that it is good as a sweetener and neutral to healthy but not great for baking and best to get from a non gmo source. My wife will use it in her coffee and she is really picky.

[piks101]

the only good sugar replacement i have tried is xlyitol but i don't know how safe it is.

This is a good read on the sugar alternative options as far as health/safety... http://chriskresser.com/are-xylitol-...ents-for-sugar

[Ansel]

This is a good read on the sugar alternative options as far as health/safety... http://chriskresser.com/are-xylitol-...ents-for-sugar

hmm ok i did get the mild gut issues but it didn't bother me.

[piks101]

hmm ok i did get the mild gut issues but it didn't bother me.

the advise is to use to tolerance until your body adjusts, so any issues you are experiencing now should improve not worsen with regular use.

[tommybegley]

I feel like if you have to push your body to accept/tolerate something its probably best to steer clear of it really.

[Skell18]

Why do you want to sweeten your coffee? Distracts from the taste IMO, same with adding milk or cream to it, black is best.

[alopezg1]

once you've had black......

[piks101]

I feel like if you have to push your body to accept/tolerate something its probably best to steer clear of it really.

Pretty common when you add something new to diet ask anyone that has gone added meat or subtracted meat from diet there will be an adjustment period digestion/bowel wise. Same if add a new pro-biotic or really any new food. When we introduce new foods too fast or in excess, our bodies can have trouble adjusting to the change. This often happens – too much too soon can cause bloating and gas temporarily, and is no reason to continue eating if the food is healthy. If this is an allergy issue then that is another matter.