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Avoid These 3 Foods with Your Coffee: Health Risks and Flavor Mismatches

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Certain foods do not pair well with coffee. Although many people enjoy drinking coffee, pairing it with specific foods can negatively impact one’s health. Health highlighted unhealthy foods with coffee with detailed explanations.

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Citrus Fruits: Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits can exacerbate digestive discomfort when paired with coffee. Both coffee and citrus are acidic, which can trigger gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), leading to symptoms like nausea, bloating, and heartburn. Additionally, the sour taste of citrus can intensify the bitterness of coffee, making the flavors less enjoyable. Consuming coffee and citrus separately is best to appreciate each taste and fully reduce digestive discomfort.

Red Meat: Combining coffee with red meat can negatively affect nutrient absorption. Coffee is known to hinder the absorption of certain nutrients, especially iron. Since red meat is a significant source of heme iron, drinking coffee with red meat may reduce the nutritional benefits of the meal. Studies also suggest that more than three cups of daily coffee consumption can further lower iron levels and negatively impact heart health by increasing LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and decreasing HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). Coffee consumption actually reduced iron absorption by about 39%. Iron is essential for various bodily functions, including blood circulation, hormone production, and immune function.

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Foods High in Sodium: Pairing coffee with high-sodium foods can exacerbate issues related to blood pressure. High sodium intake is linked to increased blood pressure, and excessive caffeine consumption can worsen hypertension. The American Heart Association advises keeping sodium below 2,300 mg daily to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

The American Heart Association recommends limiting daily sodium intake to below 2,300 mg.

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    What about beer?

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