Coffee can help you lose weight, according to a Mayo Clinic dietician. (This is something you are going to enjoy.)
It is the most popular beverage globally, second only to water, and it is easy to see why: It is coffee, of course. If you have ever wondered if coffee can help you lose weight, you were correct. A dietitian for the Mayo Clinic is revealing how it happens.
Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD, is a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian. Zeratsky recently took to the blog of the prestigious health institution to discuss many ways coffee might help you lose weight. Continue reading to learn how coffee can help you lose weight.
1. Coffee supports weight loss by decreasing hunger for a short period.
Though we do not recommend that you stop eating to lose weight, you might discover that slightly quieting your appetite when it is roaring will help you avoid overeating the next time you sit down to a meal. "Caffeine may diminish sensations of hunger and your urge to eat for a short time," Zeratsky explains.
Caffeine helps in the burning of calories, even when you are sleeping.
We all need a little rest now and then, especially those of us who labor in some activity every day. Coffee can help your metabolism stay active while you are not eating because of its effect on the body's thermogenesis process.
Coffee helps you lose weight by acting as a stimulant.
It is true: Caffeine's position as a stimulant, as Zeratsky says, can increase the effectiveness of the body's calorie-burning ability simply by definition.
Even so, it is a good idea to seek guidance.
You might feel motivated to make a new cup of coffee right now... However, as with any habit that may have an impact on your health—coffee consumption and weight loss included—always it is a good idea to consult with your healthcare professional before settling on a pattern that is perfect for you.