{"id":16515,"date":"2025-08-02T07:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=16515"},"modified":"2025-08-02T07:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:01:21","slug":"should-milk-be-added-to-coffee-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=16515","title":{"rendered":"Should milk be added to coffee or not?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/7be09cf2-e775-4627-b81a-02e7d050f398\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a splash of milk to coffee is a very common custom, but also one of the most debated. Are any benefits lost? Can it damage digestion? Or maybe it has positive effects that you didn&#8217;t know about? In this article we explore the secrets of this combination that is as beloved as it is controversial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caf\u00e9 con leche: a tasty but controversial mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, morning coffee isn&#8217;t complete without a touch of milk. However, this mixture can have not-so-positive effects on digestion. Naturopath Virginie Fleur calls it a &#8220;digestive bomb,&#8221; explaining that&nbsp;<strong>the tannins in coffee coagulate the casein in milk<\/strong>, making it difficult to digest and causing&nbsp;<strong>bloating, upset stomach, and gas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are we all affected equally?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Some people can enjoy lattes without any problems, while others experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swelling or feeling heavier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerated intestinal transit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the&nbsp;<strong>lactase<\/strong>&nbsp;enzyme, which is essential for digesting&nbsp;<strong>lactose<\/strong>, also decreases, which can aggravate these symptoms. It should also be noted that coffee with milk&nbsp;<strong>increases acidity<\/strong>, and can aggravate&nbsp;<strong>gastric reflux<\/strong>&nbsp;or cause&nbsp;<strong>burning<\/strong>&nbsp;in sensitive people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But it&#8217;s not all negative: hidden benefits of coffee with milk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent study from the University of Copenhagen revealed a curious fact:&nbsp;<strong>the combination of polyphenols in coffee with amino acids in milk boosts antioxidants<\/strong>, helping to&nbsp;<strong>reduce inflammation in the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This finding calls into question the idea that coffee with milk is harmful in all cases. Like many things in life,&nbsp;<strong>everything depends on the organism and balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternatives for those who do not tolerate coffee with milk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love the taste of coffee with milk but don&#8217;t like it, all is not lost. Here are some options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vegetable milks<\/strong>: Such as soy, almond or oat. I chose versions without added sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coffee with a splash of lactose-free milk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicory or coffee-like infusions<\/strong>: They taste similar but without caffeine or acidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yes or no to coffee with milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on your personal goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do you want to make the most of antioxidants?<\/strong>\u00a0Then black coffee is the best option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do you enjoy the softness of milk and tolerate it well?<\/strong>\u00a0There is no problem in continuing to enjoy it, especially if you choose skim or vegetable milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Looking for a healthy alternative?<\/strong>\u00a0Try plant-based drinks that fit your tastes and digestive needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong>: Lattes can be pleasurable, healthy, or annoying&#8230; it depends on each one. 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