Coffee with milk – How to Drink it Correctly and What is the Perfect Time

Coffee with milk is a favorite drink of millions of people. Many people believe that a glass of this drink does no harm.

“And this is true, but there are some peculiarities, especially if you are concerned about your figure,” says Russian nutritionist Dr. Yulia Khlopova.

Coffee with milk – rules for its consumption

“Milk contains lactose, a complex polysaccharide that breaks down into simple sugars when it is mixed with coffee. By drinking coffee with milk, its usefulness is reduced and it turns out that you are actually consuming dessert, and if you add a sweet to that drink, then definitely it will not have any benefits,” says Dr. Julia Khlopova.

What to do if you like coffee with milk? 

Dr. Khlopova advises: keeping in mind that this drink is like a dessert, and it is better not to add sweeteners to it, and also exclude additional desserts.

The nutritionist warns those who monitor their figure: that coffee with milk will cause swelling, so the process of losing weight will be even more difficult. Useful properties of coffee Natural coffee has an invigorating and stimulating effect.

The presence of caffeine facilitates this. Stimulates various organs and systems in the human body: the cardiovascular system; internal organs consisting of smooth muscles; the nervous system; and the muscles of the musculoskeletal system.

With regular coffee consumption, cognitive abilities are increased, reactions are accelerated and fatigue is reduced. These properties are manifested in the consumption of high-quality coffee in small quantities, prepared in the right way.

Which is the perfect time to drink coffee?

According to the Russian doctor Dr. Marat Sarev, the ideal time to drink coffee is after breakfast. The expert explains that the perfect time to consume the invigorating drink is 10-15 minutes after breakfast.

The best and worst times to drink coffee

“Ideally, you should drink coffee 10-15 minutes after breakfast, when the food has already begun to digest,” says the doctor.

The expert warns not to drink the drink on an empty stomach. Dr. Marat Sarev draws attention to the fact that the drink contains acids and as a result of its consumption the level of acidity in the stomach will increase. This, in turn, can negatively affect the condition of the mucosa, especially if there are old, chronic problems, erosions or ulcerative lesions.

“You cannot drink coffee on an empty stomach, as it contains elements that affect the esophagus and stomach lining. They can cause additional irritation,” warns Dr. Sarev.

The doctor adds that the invigorating and toning effect is inherent only to coffee made from coffee beans that contain specific ingredients. Soluble types of drink, on the contrary, can have a soporific effect, which is explained by the presence of two components in them – caffeine and theobromine, which affect the body in a close relationship.

After consuming this coffee, there is initially a certain surge of strength due to the action of caffeine, but then theobromine “turns on”, which has the opposite effect, helping to reduce blood pressure and a sleepy state.

Important: The information is provided for reference purposes only. Consult a specialist about contraindications and side effects and in no case self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.