As I was approaching the dairy cooler yesterday for some heavy whipping cream, I noticed a small line forming in that area. I was amazed that so many fans of whipping cream had gathered at one place and time. then I realized that is wasn't whipping cream these folks were lined up for--it was Coffee-Mate!
Growing up, Coffee-Mate was that powdery odd-smelling stuff that our parents sometimes put into their coffee. It's come a long way since that time. The packaging alone now makes it look like quite the treat.
Have you ever actually looked at the ingredients in a bottle of Coffee-Mate or other same-recipe alternatives? Something to think about, folks...and something to definitely use in moderation. Just as with other goodies, it's not an everyday, all-day additive to load your coffee.
Remember that any product that lists corn syrup solids as one of its first three ingredients is more of a treat than an everyday-use product. It is listed as the second ingredient. There is also "partially hydrogenated" soybean and/or cottonseed oil. Keep in mind that anything that is partially hydrogenated is a transfat. The label will say otherwise, showing 0 transfats, but it's still an ingredient and can amount up with excessive use.
The serving size for these products is one tablespoon--it's easy to add much more to one's coffee or tea. Keeping watch over serving size can and will make a difference.
Lots of us out there really like coffee--first thing in the morning, as a middle of the afternoon treat, or after supper to finish off a good meal. If you find yourself over-doing it with the additives, try more natural ways to "load" your coffee. Stevia, honey, a touch of cinnamon, etc. Nature gives us lots of good things to make that taste great...even in coffee! Your body will thank you for it.
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