Coffee (Instant) (100 G)

Choose plain instant coffee with no added sugar, creamer, maltodextrin, or flavored sachet ingredients; prepare it with water or unsweetened milk.

Avoid drinking instant coffee on an empty stomach; have it after or alongside a balanced meal.

Pair coffee with protein and fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, or a small handful of nuts, rather than pastries or sweet snacks.

If you need sweetness, use cinnamon, vanilla, or a non-sugar sweetener instead of sugar, syrups, honey, or sweetened condensed milk.

Keep the serving modest and avoid repeated caffeinated coffees in a short period; caffeine itself can raise glucose for some people.

Test decaffeinated instant coffee or half-caffeinated coffee to see whether caffeine is the main trigger for your response.