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The One Thing You Should Add To Your Coffee To Speed Up Your Metabolism & Burn Calories

May 1, 2019 by Lisa Cupido
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Your morning cup of coffee already holds the secret to instantly boosting your metabolism — before you’ve even had a chance to start your day. But what you add to your coffee can also improve your body’s ability burn more fat and calories.

This is the one thing you should add to your coffee to speed up your metabolism and burn calories.

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Coffee additives can take a plain cup of coffee and turn it into a sweet or creamy treat. But all coffee toppings are not created equal. Those delicious syrups and creamers we love are also hiding a ton of sugar and trans fat — and they aren’t going to do your metabolism any favors.


But incorporating this one tasty and healthy ingredient to your coffee can have the opposite effect.

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Cinnamon


The next time you want to reach for that sugar bowl, stop and grab your cinnamon shaker instead. Not only does spiking coffee with cinnamon call to mind seasonal treats, but it’s amazingly healthy for your body.

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Cinnamon actually has a few magical health superpowers.


According to Greatist: “Adding a pinch of cinnamon can boost antioxidants, lower your blood sugar, and even cut your risk of heart disease.”


Its ability to lower glucose levels is what really helps when it comes to aiding in weight loss and weight management.

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Another perk to switching to cinnamon is that you are less likely to overdo it when it comes to sugar cubes. That dash or two of sweet, sultry cinnamon takes the place of sugar and gives coffee a rich taste that may just satisfy your sweet tooth.


And a diet that is low in sugar is one key way to keep your weight down and boost your metabolism.

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If you’re wondering how to add cinnamon to your coffee without turning it into a grainy mess, try this simple cinnamon spiced coffee recipe. This drink takes just five minutes to prepare and requires five ingredients:


Coffee

Packed brown sugar

Ground cinnamon

Pure vanilla extract

Water


Searching for a creamier cinnamon coffee recipe?

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Cinnamon Latte


This cinnamon latte recipe is the rich and creamy beverage you need in your life on cool weekend mornings.


Feel free to omit the sugar if you’re trying to cut down.


You’ll need just four ingredients:


Strong coffee

Ground cinnamon

Sugar

Low-fat milk

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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Woman experiencing joint pain while seated.
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Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
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Wooden board featuring bagels, blueberries, and butter.
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Traditional Brazilian dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
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