Caffeine may be integral to your morning routine, but is coffee good for weight loss?
If you rely on your caffeine fix to get you through the daily grind, you’re not alone — but is coffee good for weight loss? Coffee is certainly the most popular psychoactive substance in the world and there’s evidence in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition to suggest it boosts concentration and enhances workout performance. But what other positive benefits are there?
But while coffee may play a role in boosting your metabolism and reducing your appetite, the jury’s out on the extent of the impact. Research also shows that caffeine affects individuals differently, making it tricky to generalize its effects. The evidence is conflicting, however. One study in Obesity found that overweight participants who consumed coffee reduced their caloric intake at their next meal. Yet another trial covered in Appetite concluded coffee had no effect on calories consumed.
Lon Ben-Asher, MS, RD, LD/NBen-Asher is a registered dietitian who holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Life and Nutrition Sciences from the University of Florida and a Masters' in Dietetics and Nutrition. He is also a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Watch out for added caloriesIf you want to shed excess weight, take your coffee black. The calories quickly tot up as you add in milk, cream, sugar, and syrups. Research published in Diabetes Care demonstrates a link between sugar-sweetened drinks and obesity. Got a sweet tooth? Dr. Vishnumohan has a tip: “You can cut calories by using cinnamon to sweeten your coffee.”
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