{"id":630521,"date":"2026-09-20T13:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/630521\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T13:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:58:09","slug":"the-healthiest-way-to-drink-your-coffee-according-to-a-nutritionist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/630521\/","title":{"rendered":"The Healthiest Way to Drink Your Coffee, According to a Nutritionist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coffee<\/a> and the wellness world<\/a> have a complicated reputation. You may have heard that it can spike cortisol<\/a>, disrupt sleep, irritate your stomach, or totally dehydrate you\u2014but that it\u2019s also packed with antioxidants and may offer some real health benefits<\/a>. So, which is it? According to nutritionist and naturopath Laure Hyvernat, PhD<\/a>, the answer has less to do with coffee itself and more to do with how\u2014and even when\u2014we drink it.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoffee can be a powerful ally for your metabolism when it\u2019s chosen wisely, consumed in the right amount, and drunk at the right time of day,\u201d says Hyvernat. \u201cBut when consumed mindlessly to compensate for a lack of energy, it becomes a sign of deeper imbalances.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what does drinking coffee \u201cwisely\u201d actually look like? From the healthiest order at a coffee shop to the best time of day to drink it, Hyvernat shares her practical guide to making your daily coffee as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n

The healthiest coffee you can order<\/p>\n

Buckle up: If you like your morning joe sweet and creamy, this news is going to be sad. \u201cThe classic strong black coffee\u2014such as an espresso or ristretto\u2014without sugar or milk is the best option, as it\u2019s rich in polyphenols<\/a>,\u201d says Hyvernat. \u201cThe caffeine content is similar to that of a long coffee, but its smaller volume limits digestive exposure. This is the preferred choice for those with sensitive stomachs and intestines.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos? Hyvernat says they aren\u2019t necessarily \u201cbad,\u201d but it truly depends on the type of milk, how frequently you drink them, and your individual metabolic and hormonal profile.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly advise against them for my patients suffering from insulin resistance<\/a>, hormonal imbalances such as PCOS<\/a>, estrogen dominance (endometriosis, hormone-dependent cancer), or hormonal acne.\u201d<\/p>\n

Skip these coffee orders<\/p>\n

As for the unhealthiest coffee? This news may also come as a surprise. According to Hyvernat, instant coffee and decaf are the least healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstant coffee is heavily roasted and therefore higher in acrylamide and lower in protective polyphenols. We lose all the benefits of coffee and are left with only its stimulating and addictive drawbacks.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to decaf, however, the method matters. \u201cIf it\u2019s decaffeinated using water\u2014the Swiss Water process\u2014that can be an option, but most of the time, manufacturers use chemical methods for decaffeination that leave behind residues.\u201d<\/p>\n

And then there are what Hyvernat calls \u201cdisguised\u201d coffees: drinks loaded with syrup, sugar, and seasonal flavorings. Think: pumpkin spice lattes<\/a> and caramel macchiatos. \u201cThese sugar bombs will send your blood sugar skyrocketing and will inevitably leave you exhausted by late morning,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Coffee with cream may be classic, but \u201cI strongly advise against the caffeine-lactose combo,\u201d says Hyvernat. \u201cThese are two large molecules metabolized by the liver that will drain your body\u2019s energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

That said, she isn\u2019t suggesting you abandon your beloved milky drink for good. \u201cIf your little caf\u00e9 au lait is your guilty pleasure and you don\u2019t have lactose intolerance and\/or a hormonal disorder, then opt for high-quality whole milk<\/a>\u2014organic and non-UHT [ultra-high temperature pasturized], if possible\u2014rather than low-fat milk.\u201d<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t assume that plant-based<\/a> automatically means healthier. \u201cSome are loaded with added sugar,\u201d she says. With that in mind, Hyvernat prefers unsweetened nut-based options such as almond, hazelnut, or coconut milk over grain-based alternatives like oat milk<\/a>, which tend to contain more carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

The healthiest sweetener to put in coffee<\/p>\n

Starting your day sweetly may be tempting, but \u201cthe problem with sugar in coffee is twofold: a blood sugar spike and an increase in cortisol,\u201d says Hyvernat. \u201cNot sweetening your coffee will always be the best option\u2014even if you\u2019re using a natural sweetener like stevia or honey.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Coffee and the wellness world have a complicated reputation. You may have heard that it can spike cortisol,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":630522,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[103,61,60,446,2686,1184],"class_list":["post-630521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-health","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-nutrition","tag-sleep","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/630522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}