Do Coffee Drinkers Burn More Calories?
by Scott Tousignant · Filed Under: Nutrition
For decades there has been a battle over whether or not coffee is good or bad for your health, which can confuse the heck out of consumers like you and I.
But let’s face it, if you enjoy a good cup or two of coffee each day like Angie and I do, it’s going to be fairly tough to convince us to give it up.
No worries… there is some good news for us coffee lovers. The latest scientific research is leaning toward the “Coffee is healthy for you” side of the spectrum. You may be aware that coffee is actually a pretty good source of antioxidants, specifically Phenolic acids.
Rather than go into detail about this specific research within this blog post, I would like to direct you toward my partners at Prograde who have a much better handle on this stuff than I do.
Take a moment to educate yourself on these new discoveries by visiting The Health Benefits of the Coffee Bean
Iced Raspberry Mocha – A Tasty Coffee Treat!
I have a special treat to share with you, which makes consuming coffee even healthier and tastier. It’s a recipe that my partner at Prograde Jayson Hunter came up with called the Iced Raspberry Mocha. This is a very refreshing summer time drink that will boost your energy.
You’re going to really enjoy this sweet and creamy coffee drink that is packed with protein. Here’s how you prepare it…
Blend and Enjoy!
Now for the big question…
Do Coffee Drinkers Burn More Calories?
Here’s what Registered Dietitian and my Prograde Partner Jayson Hunter has to say about it…
“Caffeine is recognized worldwide for its ability to enhance alertness and performance. However, it also displays fast-acting calorie-burning properties. For instance, a study involving lean and overweight (obese) subjects reported that a single 100-mg dose of caffeine (equivalent to a little over 1 cup of coffee) was enough to raise their calorie-burning rate by up to 4% for 2.5 hours.
While a 4% increase may not seem like a big deal, it can turn into one. The scientists who conducted the study explain, “…if it is assumed that there is no compensatory increase in food intake, the increase [in calorie-burning rate] after caffeine would represent an energy deficit of 75-110 kcal/day. These changes may be small but over several months could accumulate and lead to substantial changes in body weight.”
But wait. Regular coffee drinkers know all too well that you can become tolerant to its energizing effects over time. Won’t the same thing happen here? Fortunately, evidence suggests that caffeine’s calorie-burning effects persist with repeated exposure. Case in point: The subjects in the above study were all mild to moderate consumers of caffeine, consuming anywhere from 250-500 mg per day, equivalent to ~3-6 cups of coffee. Yet they all enjoyed a calorie-burning boost from the relatively small dose given to them.”
Jayson reveals three other foods that have metabolism boosting properties, which you may not be aware of in this information packed report: REAL Slimming Secrets from the Supermarket
The above report has a significant amount of research backing it up and I highly recommend that you take the time to read it now.
I’ve never been more proud to be a Prograde Partner. The level of dedication toward your health and well-being that the team at Prograde continues to put forward absolutely impresses the heck out of me. They’re definitely raising the bar for supplement companies when it comes to quality and customer satisfaction.
Before I wrap up this post I have a favor to ask. When you blend up that sweet and creamy Iced Raspberry Mocha take a moment to come back here and let us know how much you enjoy it.
To achieving your limitless potential,
Scott Tousignant
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Hello,
What about the effects coffee has over one’s heart?
It depends from individual to individual whether is beneficial or not. Me personally, I am a convinced coffee drinker and the moment I stop drinking it my heart beat increases like crazy. I allow myself to suggest that when one issue is posted, all the pro’s and con’s should come with it and not only the good part.
thank you,
The Scott follower
Yes coffee has different effects on each individual. I can fall asleep immediately after drinking a cup or two whereas my wife Angie can’t have a cup of coffee in the afternoon or she will have a difficult time sleeping.
Drinking coffee does effect your heart rate… so does exercise. I’ll get Jayson Hunter to make a comment about this and any possible negative effects of drinking coffee.
Interesting article! It will take a s#$% long time though to burn weight on caffeine since you need to burn 8000 calories to loose 1kg (2.2 lbs). In my oppinion, as a non coffee drinker for the last 15 years, is that it’s bad for you but I guess 1 or 2 cups a day won’t harm you
Drinking coffee alone is definitely not a weight loss plan in and of itself. It does offer a boost though, which I know for certain many people are looking for. If the calories that you consume stay consistent and your exercise is consistent, then why not burn a 100 or so extra calories per day? It does add up over time.
You do have to be aware of what you add to your coffee I must say. If you are adding a fair amount of cream and sugar you just wiped out the calories that you would have burned for the day.
There will always be research both for and against the consumption of coffee. There’s a lot more to the debate than what you’ve written here. I’m about to write a pro coffee article myself, but still dont necessarily endorse it. It has it’s place, but it also has a place in NOT consuming it as well.
The energy boost that caffeine produces comes from the stress hormone that is released. Coffee creates a stress situation in the human body which then has to compensate for it by adjusting hormones.
long term coffee consumption can affect the ability to digest food and can burn out the adrenal glands. Recovery is simple. End coffee consumption.
There is evidence that ending coffee consumption results in weight loss as well, but for other reasons.
the simple fact is that the body is an amazingly adaptable machine that responds to both coffee consumption as well as removal of coffee consumption.
the question is which do you believe and which is a lifestyle that you can live with?
Best from North Carolina buddy! After 100+ days down south, we’re pointing the RV north again