The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Coffee, According to a Gastroenterologist

While your morning coffee may have received the same treatment for as long as you can remember, it may be time to switch up—or rather, spice up—your routine. Gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. dished about the spices he enjoys adding to his coffee to “supercharge its benefits” in one of his Instagram posts.

“Want to spice up your coffee? This is what I’m adding to my morning coffee so I can spice up my day,” Bulsiewicz said at the start of the Instagram video. Read on to learn more.

Spices to Add

While many of the spices Bulsiewicz recommends are seasonal favorites, he gives the green light to use them any time of year.

“Cinnamon, so foundational,” says Bulsiewicz, standing in the spice aisle at the grocery store. “It’s sweet, it goes well with everything and you can pair it with other spices.” Whether you’re adding cinnamon to your coffee grounds or mixing it in after it’s brewed, you can’t go wrong with a nutritious and delicious cinnamon coffee.

For even more punch, Bulsiewicz recommends going the extra mile and adding pumpkin spice to your coffee drink of choice. Pumpkin spice typically includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, which are some of the healthiest spices to add to your routine. While you may be tempted to order a pumpkin spice drink from Starbucks or Dunkin’ during the fall months, try making your own Pumpkin Spice Latte at home for a healthier, cheaper option—plus, you can make it any time of the year.

But what does Bulsiewicz especially love adding to his own cup of joe? It’s a mix of three spices: cinnamon, turmeric and ginger.

“These three spices together are amazing,” he said. “I usually will add a little bit of soymilk to it as well.”

The combination of turmeric and ginger is an antioxidant-rich blend that provides benefits like supporting heart health, reducing inflammation and relieving stomach pains. We love these Turmeric & Ginger Shots to support immunity. Drinks like our Ginger Tea and Turmeric Latte highlight the spices in a healthy and tasty way.

Our Expert Take

Like Bulsiewicz, we’re big fans of adding more spice to life. Many pantry spices you probably already have can help fight gut inflammation, and by including them in your daily coffee, snacks or other meals, you may see improvements in your gut (and overall) health. So open up your spice cabinet, fish out your favorite flavors and stir them into your coffee or tea—your gut will thank you for it.