Is coffee good for weight loss?

Whether it's to help you get going first thing in the morning, a pick-me-up during midafternoon or an energy booster before your gym session, a cup of steaming java easily becomes part of your daily routine. read more

If you're not currently drinking coffee or getting caffeine in other ways, you don't need to start ingesting it. You can enjoy good weight-loss and fitness results without it. However, if you're already a coffee drinker or you otherwise ingest caffeine regularly, the good news is that you don't have to stop. read more

What type of coffee you drink will make a big difference as to its effect on weight loss. A regular black coffee or espresso is virtually calorie-free. Sugary coffee drinks, or those made with cream, whole milk and syrup, can contain a high number of calories. read more

Combining physical activity with coffee and a healthy diet can help you lose weight sensibly, about 1 – 2 pounds per week. Doing some type of activity five to six days a week can help you more quickly attain your weight loss goals. Aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity every week. read more

Whether coffee or caffeine can help you lose weight in the long term may depend on the individual. At this point, there is no evidence of such long-term effects. Summary People may build up a tolerance to the effects of caffeine. For this reason, drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages may be an ineffective weight-loss strategy in the long term. read more