Coffee itself is benign — what you add can turn a zero-calorie beverage into dessert. Research by Malik shows sugar-sweetened beverages increase metabolic risk. A typical flavored creamer adds 35-50 calories per tablespoon, mostly from sugar and hydrogenated oils. Three cups daily with creamer could mean 300+ hidden calories.
This companion covers the hidden sugar problem, why morning rituals matter, auditing your station, redesigning for good defaults, and the taste adaptation period. (3 min read)
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