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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’t know about? In this article we explore the secrets of this combination that is as beloved as it is controversial.
Café con leche: a tasty but controversial mix
For many, morning coffee isn’t complete without a touch of milk. However, this mixture can have not-so-positive effects on digestion. Naturopath Virginie Fleur calls it a “digestive bomb,” explaining that the tannins in coffee coagulate the casein in milk, making it difficult to digest and causing bloating, upset stomach, and gas.
Are we all affected equally?
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