Coffee is one of the most popular morning drinks in every country in the world. It has a delicious flavor and many health benefits when consumed, but drinking more than one cup a day can be harmful, including stomach and digestive problems. Many people may think that mixing milk with coffee reduces this harm.
Others believe that combining coffee and milk reduces the amount of calcium in the body, but studies and research have refuted this and showed that doing so helps maintain bone health and stabilize calcium stores in the body. However, while drinking coffee and milk is generally considered a healthy and balanced beverage, there are some drawbacks that you should be aware of.
Having coffee without milk is healthier.
Coffee loses this property when combined with milk because milk contains animal proteins that reduce or prevent the body from self-cleansing toxins, which coffee does. Drinking coffee on its own without mixing it with milk helps the body get rid of damaged cells and helps the cells clean themselves of toxins.
Therefore, it is advised to just drink one cup of coffee per day, without any milk, and to add plant-based milks such as soy or coconut milk if you prefer a stronger coffee flavour.
Tooth decay: Drinking coffee with milk regularly may lead to tooth decay and damage because milk contains lactose, which increases oral bacteria. Oral bacteria break down sugars and carbohydrates into acid, which weakens and destroys tooth enamel.
It is recommended to drink a glass of water after drinking coffee with milk to protect your teeth. It is also recommended to chew sugar-free gum to neutralize the acidity in your mouth.
Difficulty in digesting: When milk and coffee are combined, it can make the stomach feel uncomfortable. This is because the casein in the milk will combine with the caffeine in the coffee to create a mixture that is difficult to digest, which will reduce the body's benefit from the calcium that is present. It is advised to consume coffee and milk separately without mixing them due to the difficulties of digesting milk in milk.