5 Coffee Tips

Dr. Gundry’s Top 5 Coffee Tips

Now I personally LOVE coffee, and it’s actually great for your health. It’s packed with polyphenols which can help boost your energy and curb food cravings… And it's actually the #1 source of polyphenols in many people's diets! Coffee can also improve your focus, thanks to the caffeine content — which helps keep your energy levels steady… Plus, when you drink coffee during or after a meal, it can actually help stimulate the blood vessels in your digestive tract, to help you digest your meal better. But there ARE some Do’s and Don'ts when it comes to drinking coffee That’s why today, in honor of ‘Coffee Day’… I’m sharing my Top 5 Coffee Tips to ensure you’re drinking your coffee the right way —And reaping the most health rewards possible while enjoying a good ol' cup of joe.

Coffee Tip #1) Don't buy flavored beans.

French vanilla, cinnamon, birthday cake, bacon…

These days, they'll make coffee taste like anything.

But if you're buying flavored beans — you're buying coffee that has unhealthy artificial flavors added in.

And a lot of artificial flavors are made from compounds that can mess with your gut, skin, and overall health…

So I suggest staying away from flavored beans.

(If you want a slight flavor to your coffee, try adding a bit of cinnamon, which is great for your health.)

Coffee Tip #2) Skip the super dark roast.

Now, an occasional dark roast isn't the end of the world…

But if you're drinking dark roast regularly, you're missing out on some of coffee’s best health benefits.

See, to make a dark roast coffee, the beans are cooked for a really long time over high heat…

Meaning a lot of the energy-boosting polyphenols are destroyed, and harmful advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are created.

That's a problem because AGEs can actually “AGE” you prematurely — and make your body look and feel way older than it should.

Try for light or medium roasts to get the full benefits of the polyphenols in coffee.

Coffee Tip #3) Steer clear of dairy.

Most of the cow's milk in this country is loaded with casein A1, which can cause serious digestive issues for a lot of people.

But before you switch to non-dairy milk — here’s something you need to know:

Popular alternatives like soy milk and oat milk are loaded with lectins, which can mess with your gut…

And leave you feeling sluggish, bloated, and heavy.

That's why I suggest using coconut milk instead.

Because coconut milk contains MCTs — a fascinating compound that can help reduce body fat, support your gut and heart health, and give your energy levels a big boost.

Just make sure it's unsweetened coconut milk.

(For an extra boost of MCTs, try Gundry MD MCT Wellness — designed to supercharge your energy, digestion, and metabolism. It’s easy to add to your morning routine, and makes you feel fit, active, and fantastic all day long. I drink it every morning!)

Coffee Tip #4) Don't add tons of sweetener.

The other day, I saw someone dump 6 packets of sugar into their small coffee. I couldn't believe it!

But the truth is, almost everyone I know adds some kind of sweetener to their coffee…

From high-calorie sugar, honey, and flavored syrups…

To gut-destroying artificial sweeteners that come in those colorful little packets.

So here’s my suggestion:

Drink your coffee with as little sweetener as possible.

And if you do need to add something, use a gut-safe sweetener like allulose.

(Here is my #1 recommendation for allulose. I use it in coffee all the time. It’s the perfect gut-friendly sugar substitute that won’t wreck your diet, plus it’s great for baking and cooking too.)

Coffee Tip #5) Avoid bottled coffee drinks.

I know how convenient those pre-mixed bottled coffees can be…

But most of them are LOADED with sugar, dairy, and tons of unhealthy additives.

I meant how else could you keep a latte stable on the shelf?

And even the ones that are just black coffee often come in plastic bottles or bottles with plastic-lined lids.

I always suggest avoiding food stored in plastic containers, as some of the chemicals in plastic can find their way into your system…

Which can disrupt your body’s hormones and lead to serious health issues.