That daily cup of coffee in the morning does more than shake the sleepiness from your eyes. Coffee is high in antioxidants and has many health benefits, such as protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer, notes MayoClinic.com. Drinking coffee with caffeine can aid in weight loss. Caffeine is a stimulant which encourages thermogenesis, meaning that it increases the amount of calories you burn. Coffee in moderation can be a beneficial addition to a healthy diet.
Step 1
Drink coffee prior to working out. The caffeine will give you an energy boost to improve focus and performance and increase the total amount of calories burned during your workout. Coffee also triggers your muscles to use fat as energy rather than sugars from carbohydrates, notes the Australian Institute of Sport.
Step 2
Avoid fatty extras in your coffee. Coffee has zero calories, but adding a tablespoon of heavy cream and sugar will bump you up to 100 calories per cup, notes MayoClinc.com. Steer clear of empty calories and read product labels when flavoring your coffee.
Step 3
Limit your coffee intake to two to four cups per day. Too much coffee can cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness and irritability, states MayoClinic.com
Tips and Warnings
- Coffee acts as a diuretic, which can cause dehydration, so be sure to drink enough water.
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