Every few months, a new weight loss trend pops up. Some weight loss trends center around a certain food or dietary supplement. While these are sometimes exotic fruits or herbs, there is a beverage that can help you lose weight that is probably already in your pantry. Your morning coffee might be a useful tool in your weight loss program.  

Quick-weight-loss-nyc_-doctorHow Does Coffee Help You Lose Weight? 

Coffee might help you lose weight because of its caffeine content. Coffee contains more caffeine than tea, cocoa, and most soft drinks. Caffeine helps suppress appetite and helps you burn more calories during daily activities. These effects are modest, and do not improve greatly with increased consumption. Overdosing can be dangerous, so limit your daily consumption to a cup or two. 

Green Coffee and Weight Loss 

Green coffee is made from unroasted coffee beans, which are a light green before roasting. While green, these beans contain chlorogenic acid, and according to Dr. Joe Vinson, a chemistry professor at the University of Scranton, chlorogenic acid can help with a modest amount of weight loss. In an interview with WebMD, he explained that it might have “some effect on keeping down glucose absorption”, leading to an average weight loss of 17 pounds, with no additional exercise or calorie restriction. Green coffee supplements might help you meet your weight loss goals, as long as it does not contradict your current weight loss program. 

Coffee and Your Weight Loss Plan

If you are on a special diet or have a specific daily calorie limit, make sure that your coffee consumption doesn’t undo your weight loss plans. Plain black coffee has less than five calories, but add sugar and cream, and the calories add up quickly. Some chains offer coffee beverages that are over 300 calories. Include this in your daily calorie limit if you plan to indulge. If your weight loss program requires a certain amount of water, remember that caffeine is a diuretic. For every cup of coffee you drink, drink an extra cup of water to stay hydrated.

Coffee and Your Weight Loss Goals

While coffee has helped some people lose weight, it may not work for everyone, and coffee should not be your sole tool for weight loss. Coffee is considered safe, but consult with your doctor to find out if regular coffee consumption is safe for you. Here’s to a healthy new you.

 

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