[faramarz]

A decade ago I got into intermitted fasting and forced myself to drink my coffee black at work. Going from a double-double (x2 cream, x2 sugar) at timmies to black. big change but the IF motivation for mental clarity, and increasing my metabolism worked out so well that I didn't mess with the regiment until recently adding oat milk to my coffee, or butter. its really about dealing down the dark coffee flavour.

beyond the benefits, I find that my palette rejects anything too sweet now. my wife's family loves mangoes and its one of the first things they eat in the morning. I just can't. grapes, mangoes, lychee.. all way too sweet for my liking.

if it comes to sweetening a summer lemonade for guests, real maple syrup over sugar and it really helps when your circle of friends are also on a similar kick. no one brings donuts to gatherings any more.

[throwaway7ahgb]

One little tip for people trying to move to black coffee from milk and/or sugar:

Try to find a good light roast, not dark or medium. Light roasts are usually less bitter which is why milk is sometimes added to cut the bitterness.

Coffee preferences are very subjective, this is what worked for me, YMMMV.

[benhurmarcel]

What worked for me was switching to pourover coffee (or Aeropress), instead of espresso. I didn’t need the milk anymore.

[alargemoose]

On the same note, also try Cold brewed coffee, it has lower acidity than hot brewed coffee.

[Dolores12]

After not eating sweet food for some time, i noticed usual food like milk becomes sweet. And mango is just not palatable. Too much sugar, for no benefit.