According to a dietitian, the best coffee habits for inflammation are:

Coffee may not be for everyone, but it is still one of the world's most popular beverages. It not only tastes great and gives you a rush of energy, but it also has a long list of health benefits, including improving your metabolism, lowering your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and even slowing down the aging process.

These benefits can be obtained from plain black coffee, but if you're not careful, the additions you use in your coffee might soon negate them. Drinking coffee with a lot of cream and sugar on a daily basis, for example, can lead to weight gain and inflammation.

That's why we spoke with Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD of Balance One Supplements on how to drink coffee in a healthy way. Continue reading to learn about the coffee practices she recommends to help reduce inflammation, and check out The Best Coffee in the World for additional healthy coffee advice.

1 Limit your dairy consumption.

Heavy cream, milk, half-and-half, or ordering a whole milk latte at your favorite coffee shop are all popular ways to consume coffee. While this may taste good, consuming it on a daily basis may trigger an inflammatory response in your body.

"Dairy can be inflammatory for many people owing to allergies, intolerances, or autoimmune diseases," adds Best. "Anyone experiencing inflammation in their coffee may want to consider leaving out the dairy for a period of time."

2 Avoid refined sugar.

It's easy to order a vanilla or caramel latte without thinking about the added sugar at your local coffee shop. However, according to Best, if ingested in large amounts over time, additional sugar can swiftly cause inflammation.

"Refined sugar is found in the regular sugar you use to sweeten your coffee as well as the additional sugar in many coffee flavorings and creamers," adds Best. "If you want to reduce the amount of inflammatory chemicals you consume on a regular basis, natural sweeteners like honey or cinnamon are a good option."

3 Watch your serving sizes.

Best also warns that if you prefer going out to acquire specialized coffee beverages, the serving sizes can be quite large, adding extra calories and sugar to your diet."If you're concerned about inflammation, you might want to evaluate the amount of your next custom-ordered coffee," she says. "Signature coffee beverages, whether hot, cold, or frozen, often contain empty calories and high serving sizes," she says. "Try slimming down for a while to see if it reduces bloating and irritation."

4 Read the nutrition label.

It's critical to always read the nutrition label when selecting a coffee creamer. If you're looking for a non-dairy creamer to aid with inflammation, you might be startled to learn that many non-dairy creamers have a lot of added sugar and other weird substances.

If you're switching to a plant-based diet, seek for creamers that don't have any added sugar. Check out these new healthy creamer options for some inspiration.

If you rely on coffee to get you going every morning, you're well aware that it gives you a powerful energy boost. You're probably also aware that it's not the best option for what you eat first thing in the morning, especially when it comes to weight loss and aging.

Fortunately, there is another healthy option that can provide you with a similar jolt. Continue reading for a dietitian's recommendation, and then go to The #1 Best Juice to Drink Every Day, According to Science.

These advantages can be achieved from basic black coffee, but if you aren't attentive, the extras you put in your coffee may quickly negate them. Coffee with a lot of cream and sugar, for example, might cause weight gain and inflammation if consumed on a daily basis.