COFFEE FOR WEIGHT LOSS: EXPERT ADVICE FROM NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS
Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Weight loss happens with a combination of good diet and physical activity. There has being many studies around the relationship of coffee and weight. So coffee can act in two ways towards weight control, alone it does not cause weight gain and may promote weight loss by boosting metabolism and aiding appetite control. However, it can negatively affect sleep, which may promote weight gain. In addition, a meta-analysis conducted in 2019 demonstrated that caffeine intake might promote weight, BMI and body fat reduction. Coffee helps to increase the metabolic Rate The rate at which you burn calories at rest is called resting metabolic rate (RMR). The higher your metabolic rate, the easier it is for you to lose weight.
Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
Coffee helps in weight loss because it is rich in caffeine, a thermogenic substance, that is, it accelerates metabolism that increases caloric expenditure leading to fat burning. It also activates adrenaline making us more alert and giving us more energy for training, thus promoting more energy expenditure and fat burning. In addition, pure coffee without anything does not break the fast and can be used in intermittent fasting.
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Expert opinion from María F. Carzon
Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Argentina
Coffee by itself won't help in weight loss. To lose weight is important to have a healthy diet that includes vegetables and physical activity. Unfortunately, there are no magical potions or foods for losing weight.
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