This is the REAL reason why you must always have coffee mixed in milk, and not plain

From Cappuccino to Mocha, and Latte, there are so many popular variants of coffee that people love to have across the world with milk. It is often added in the form of foam to such coffee varieties. However, there are many who love to drink espresso as well, which is a completely black coffee. Drinking coffee has become a lifestyle nowadays as it is said that it provides you with an instant kick of energy. However, coffee actually lowers your energy levels and this is something many people don’t know about. It was recently revealed in a study that when coffee is mixed with milk, it provides several benefits. To know more about the benefits of this Milk Coffee, we talked to Celebrity Nutritionist Shweta Shah, who is the founder of Eatfit24/7 and she revealed that those suffering from acidity must avoid consuming coffee. (Images courtesy: iStock)

The research published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry revealed that consuming coffee mixed with reduces swelling in the body. Milk contains amino acids and antioxidants like polyphenols found in coffee. The combination of these two elements provides relief from swelling and pain in the joints. Due to arthritis, bacteria or trauma, there is a problem of inflammation in the body.

Shweta says that “Consuming milk-based coffee can help balance out the acidic pH of coffee, which will reduce the acidity and any problem that it may cause. Black coffee is said to be heavy on caffeine and too much coffee makes it difficult for your body to absorb minerals from your diet, such as iron, calcium, and zinc. It also affects the sleep cycle of a person.”

Also, experts believe that if a person is lactose intolerant, then coffee with milk should not be consumed. Milk contains proteins, carbs, and fats and is said to be quite healthy for bones. It should never be consumed after reheating it, as that can cause irritation in the oesophagus.

The research revealed that taking coffee and milk together reduces inflammation, boosts metabolism and improves insulin sensitivity. It also made the claim that coffee with milk can control diabetes as well. It is argued that when drinking coffee, one should always consume adequate amounts of water when drinking coffee as that can help you in recovering from dehydration.

It is said that those trying to lose weight must avoid consuming coffee made with milk as there are about 5 calories in a cup of black coffee, while there are 60 calories in coffee with milk. With each additional teaspoon of added sugar, there is an increase of 15 calories. If you use sachets for sugar, it contains 110 calories. For this reason, health experts do not recommend drinking coffee with milk.