Is black coffee good for weight loss?

Black coffee is a such a low calorie drink that can help in weight loss. As it contains approx. zero calories so it should be in your diet menu. Along with weight loss it also helps in maintaining a good health. Dose consumption of black coffee good for weight loss? Does it help to burn fat? Just find it out with some facts. You will also get to know about a quick fat burner coffee recipe that will not only burn fat but also aids in weight loss. Also Read Keto Diet Meal Plan for Beginners For Weight Loss

WHAT IS BLACK COFFEE?

A simple black coffee is something without the addition of any additives such as sugar, milk or cream . Since we do not add any sugar or milk it is slightly on the bitter side. But to your knowledge taste is just the sensation to your brain , so you can easily train and control it. When black coffee is taken regularly it aids in weight loss but in moderation amount.  We get to know this because of research and studies of health experts also emphasize on it.

DOES BLACK COFFEE HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

Coffee helps to mobilize fat (move) from fat tissue .Coffee contains CAFFEINE in it. This caffeine interns stimulates the nervous system which sends direct signals to the fat cells, to break down fat. It does so by increasing the blood levels of a hormone called “ “EPINEPHRINE” .

EPINEPHRINE also known adrenaline travels through the blood to the fat tissues, signaling them to break down fats and release them into the blood. 

When fatty acids release it doesn’t make us lose fat unless we burn more calories than what we consume through the diet. This condition is  called as negative energy balance. 

We  reach negative energy balance by either eating less or exercising more.  Another complementary strategy is to take fat burning supplements such as caffeine.  Caffeine also speeds up metabolism.  So this way it helps in fat loss , in turn it leads to weight loss as well.

Black coffee nutrition facts and Calories

NO Doubt diet is an important part of weight loss journey.  But there certain beverages too which aids in weight loss.  Among of all, black coffee is one of them.

It has low nutritional value but has good amounts of potassium.  It is very low in calories and do not provide much harm to the body.  Black coffee does not provide calories and also it is fat free and cholesterol free.  As it is cholesterol free it is heart healthy beverage. 

One cup of coffee contains only 2 calories . If we brew from decaffeinated ( removes all caffeine by covering it by solvent) the calorie count is only ZERO in it. Read Also 7 Days GM Diet Plan for Weight Loss At Home

Why Black Coffee helps weight loss:

Chlorogenic Acid

It is an element found in black coffee which aids in weight loss. Coffee is a natural antioxidant compound found in coffee beans. It is mainly used to lose weight and lower the blood pressure as well.  It helps to lower blood sugar levels as well. When black coffee is consumed after a meal, the presence of chlorogenic acid slows down the production of glucose and fat cells. When less fat cells are produced then the body has less tendency to store fat in the body. If black coffee is consumed along with a low calorie diet the results of weight loss are much faster.

suppress hunger

Suppressing the hunger is also another benefit of black coffee which aids in weight loss.  The main phenomenon behind this is , coffee has main component that is caffeine  which plays an role in suppressing hunger and keeps us energetic throughout the day. As it suppresses hunger the desire to eat is reduced for long period of time.  It aids in calorie burning by increasing the usage of energy when the body is at rest. This energy is derived from adipose tissue ( fat storing tissue) . So this usage of energy from fat cells helps to burn calories which in turn aids in weight loss.

Caffeine

Caffeine boosts energy levels that helps to burn more calories.  It also increases the metabolic activity as well. It boosts weight loss process as well. Caffeine is also included in most commercial fat burning supplements today. Caffeine increases the fat burning activity during exercise.  This is so, when we have coffee before work out , the energy which is needed during workout is derived from the fats . This way the fats starts to melt away which aids in weight loss. Caffeine is also good for heart health because it keeps the cholesterol levels in check.  It reduces hunger pangs as well.

Decreases Water Content of The Body:

When our body holds water we have an increased weight issue. Black coffee aids in weight loss by decreasing the extra water content of the body. Because of frequent urination the excess body water content is reduced . As water content becomes automatically the weight comes down . This way it helps in weight loss .

SIDEEFFECTS OF EXCESS COFFEE INTAKE :

Any thing which is good for health if taken in excess amounts it can ruin the health too. Like so, if coffee is consumed in excess amounts it can have certain kinds of side effects which we can experience now and then.

Mess With Sleeping Habits

If coffee is consumed in excess amounts than required the caffeine in it can interrupt with the sleeping patterns.  We  can take a minimum of 3 cups per day . We must ensure not to take caffeine at least few hours before sleep as it can disturb the pattern of sleep.

Stomach Disorder

Coffee contains caffeine and acid in it, excess consumption can increase the acid content of stomach thereby leading to acidity. There are chances of having abdominal cramps and spasms.

Hindering With Absorption

Excess intake of coffee makes it difficult for the body to absorb minerals from food sources.  Minerals which mostly get hindered are iron, calcium and zinc . Due to this there are chances of getting nutritional deficiencies.

Stress

When too much of caffeine is taken we feel almost uncontrollable.  Also excess coffee release high levels of stress hormones which in turn gives stress and anxiety . This way mental health is also affected.

QUICK FAT BURNER COFFEE RECIPE

Now after discussing the pros and cons of coffee it’s time to have  a quick fat burning coffee recipe that helps to burn a lot of fat along with a special ingredient that will help to achieve our weight loss target.  Do consume at proper timings in order to maximize the results.

PREPARATION METHOD:

Take a spoon full of coffee in a mug. Nothing specific we can take the coffee of our choice. Then add boiling water to it. Then add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to it (extra virgin or normal) our choice. Stir it and have. Now we will see how it melts fat.

 The reason to add coconut oil is because it would help the body to sat in KETOSIS that means the energy would be derived from fats .This makes our body a “FAT BURNING MACHINE “ .

Because of caffeine and taurine present in coffee helps to boost our metabolic rate which burns a lot of fat in turns leads to weight loss. We can consume this as pre workout drink because when we workout our body needs energy and this energy is derived from fat sources of body.  This coffee aids in

• Burning fat
• Boost metabolic rate
• Helps in digestion
• Helps in weight loss

NOTE : Do not add any sugar or milk to this recipe because addition of additives can suppress the role of caffeine which it has to offer. Do try this coffee along with low calorie diet which probably gives fast weight loss results. For More useful weight loss tips do check our Instagram page @beautifulyoufit

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