Here’s the science that proves an extra cup of coffee is beneficial for weight loss:
Coffee enthusiasts can celebrate after a recent study suggests that an extra cup of coffee each day can help prevent weight gain.
A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, found that people who added an extra unsweetened coffee to their daily routine over a four-year period were less likely to gain weight.
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The researchers examined the correlation between coffee consumption and body weight using data from three existing cohort studies spanning from 1986 to 2015.
What they found was that an extra cup per day was associated with a loss of 0.12 kg over the course of 4 years.
People who used “non-dairy coffee creamer or whitener” did not experience any significant effects. However, those who added a teaspoon of sugar to their coffee negated the weight-related benefits of a cup of coffee.
Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian, explained to Fox News These findings could be because increasing fluid intake, particularly hot fluids, can improve feelings of satiety, resulting in a reduction in total calorie consumption throughout the day.
“Additions of milk and cream can add protein and fat, which can help with satiety,” she said. “In addition, few people consume excessive amounts of milk or cream as they do with added sugar, due to their preference for sweets.”
However, Palinski-Wade cautioned that the findings show “an association and not causation.”
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“People who add sugar to coffee may also be more likely to consume added sugar in other forms throughout the day, which can affect body weight and health,” he adds.
Kim Kulp, who is also a registered dietitian, said the study shows that sweetened coffee and long-term weight gain are linked, but that adding sweetener doesn’t necessarily lead to weight gain.
“A teaspoon of sugar contains 16 calories and only four grams of carbohydrates,” he explains.
“This small increase in calories alone is not likely to cause weight gain, but it may tell us something about those who prefer to start their day with a little sweetness.
Most of the time, weight gain is much more than just eating.”
Take this information as you will, but the important thing is to find the right balance for our body.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn