Forget the myth that coffee slows down your performance. Science shows time and time again that your morning joe delivers big benefits for your health and wellness:
✨ Coffee has been shown to raise ketone levels. Ketones help burn fat, curb cravings and power your brain.
✨ Contains chlorogenic acid a compound that can help protect your mitochondria, support metabolism, and support eye health.
✨ Coffee contains compounds that increase your metabolism, help you burn fat during exercise and can boost athletic performance.
✨ Part of coffee’s benefits come from caffeine, a psychoactive stimulant drug. Caffeine has been shown to boost your metabolic rate — the speed at which your body turns calories into energy.
So, research supports the idea that coffee is awesome. But there are two important caveats to keep in mind:
Don’t overdo it. Up to 400mg of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults, according to the Mayo Clinic. That’s about four cups of brewed coffee.
😱 Be aware of what you’re adding to your cup. Most scientific studies are examining caffeine or plain coffee, not pumpkin spice lattes. Not everyone likes black coffee, but you probably aren’t doing yourself any favors if you add artificial creamers and sugar to your morning brew. While they add flavor to your mug, artificial creamers load your coffee with ingredients that can make you feel foggy and fatigued. The most popular non-dairy creamers contain franken-foods like dried corn syrup and vegetable oil, which are high in sugar and inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids.
😱 Plus, added sugar (including “natural” sugar, like cane and coconut sugar) contributes to blood sugar spikes and energy crashes. Even plant-based creamers with almond or coconut milk can contain added sugar or binders that mess with your gut bacteria, which can ultimately impact your metabolism.
Bottom line - as long as you’re smart about what you put in your cup, COFFEE ON FAT BURNING TRIBE! If you love your morning coffee just like me, leave me a JAVA JAVA JAVA in the comments ☕