You may not be a breakfast person, so you might only have a cup of coffee in the mornings. Unfortunately, it can be harder to make it until lunch without becoming hungry. There are ways you can stick with your usual cup of coffee, but make it more filling and give you sustained energy until lunch, such as:

Increase Your Fat

Many people who do a low-carb or keto diet drink bulletproof coffee, which means they add butter to their coffee. Typically, a tablespoon or more of butter is added, and they use a blender to emulsify the butter into the coffee. Another option is MCT oil, which is incorporated into the coffee in a similar way. With an oily ingredient, it is best to try it on a day when you will not go out just to determine if you have any gastrointestinal problems from the added oil. The easiest way to add more fat to your coffee is to use half-and-half or heavy whipping cream instead of low-fat milk. More fat is associated with better satiety and slower movement through your gastrointestinal system, which can help carry you through until lunch.

Use Fiber Supplements

The addition of fiber to your diet is well-known for numerous health benefits, such as decreased cholesterol, making you feel fuller, and helping you make it until the next meal. Purchase powdered fiber supplements that are unflavored and readily dissolve in water. Add a small amount to your next cup of coffee. It is best to start with less than the recommended amount and see how you feel before increasing your dose. Since unflavored, powdered supplements mix well in water, they will not alter the taste or consistency of your coffee. As an alternative, you can simply take the pill form each morning with your cup of coffee to achieve similar benefits.

Lower Blood Sugar

Using different herbs and spices that lower blood sugar can offset your use of sugar in your morning coffee and moderate blood sugar spikes that increase hunger. Cinnamon is commonly used for its blood sugar benefits. It can be found in supplement form, or you can simply add it to your morning coffee. Since cinnamon is frequently found in sweet preparations, it is easy to incorporate into your coffee and create unique combinations. For example, cinnamon works well with coffee or flavored creamers that mimic cinnamon buns, vanilla, or caramel. Another option is to have a Chai latte in the mornings and add more ginger. Ginger is also used to reduce blood sugar. You can use powdered ginger or a piece of fresh ginger and add it to your beverage for an extra spicy morning kick.

The all-important morning cup of coffee can be a great meal substitute if you boost its ability to be satisfying. Experimenting with different additives and flavors can make your coffee more interesting each morning. For more information on if you should buy k cups, contact a distributor near you. 

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