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7 things you can add to your coffee to make it healthier (and tastier)

Small changes can make big difference to your cup of joe.

Written by Sandhya Raghavan | Updated : October 7, 2017 10:00 AM IST

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Coffee

Anything in excess can be bad for you. That includes drinking copious amounts of sugar and cream laden coffee. But let's make one thing clear; coffee on its own is no devil. In fact, the bean has a lot of neat health benefits. It's all the cream, sugar, syrups and the full fat milk that makes it bad. So if you can't do without your customary 50 cups (we joke) of coffee a day, here's what else you can do to make it healthier and tastier. Add these seven things to your cuppa and transform your coffee. And yes, hold that sugar.

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Ghee1

Ghee: In some South Indian households, it was a tradition to serve black coffee with a generous, healthy dollop of ghee. It's known for its many health benefits, ghee also aids weight loss. [2]

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Nutmeg Coffee

Nutmeg: Yet another flavour that brings out the best in coffee is that of nutmeg. That apart, it helps your immune system, boosts your brain activity and increases your libido. [4]

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Jaggery

Jaggery: South Indians will tell you that the best way to enjoy black coffee is with generous helping of palm jaggery. Kick sugar out and sweeten your coffee with this inexpensive sweetner that comes packed with one too many health benefits. Those struggling with constipation should especially have jaggery because it is said to make your bowel movements easier. [6]