To be honest, caffeine and I have had a complicated relationship. Let’s just say it got a little toxic. One cup is fine, but I don’t do moderation very well, so I’ve mostly switched to matcha in the mornings. It’s gentle, full of L-theanine (a calming amino acid), and gives me that sweet spot: alert but not wired, energised without the crash.
But you know what I haven’t given up? Decaf coffee.
And not just because of the comforting, rich, oily aroma that feels like a hug in a mug. What blew my mind is that coffee, both caffeinated and decaf, is actually loaded with fibre. Yes, fibre.
We usually think fibre means vegetables, chia seeds, or those rather uninspiring high-fibre bars. But your humble cup of coffee? It gives you up to 1.5 grams of soluble fibre. That’s about 5% of your daily needs from a single drink. Two cups and you’re already hitting around 10%. I’ll take it!
So while I’m sipping my decaf coffee with almond milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon, pretending to be the fancy lady I’m not, I’m also supporting my gut in a very real way.
Here’s another warm little tip from my kitchen to yours: before your next meal, try our apple cider vinegar capsules. They’re not hype, they’re science. Studies show ACV can reduce post-meal insulin spikes by up to 30%, which means fewer sugar crashes, less cravings, and a metabolism that flows more smoothly. Science-backed and mum-approved, at least by this mum.
Coffee for fibre, vinegar for balance, tiny daily choices that keep us going strong.
--Written by Hala Ali, founder of Dietapplements
