Can ‘Coffee’ Control Your Calories

Yes, coffee can certainly help a person control their calories. But there is a twist to this statement. That is, if a person isn’t aware of the simple trick that makes coffee effective in weight-loss, then they can end up causing more harm to their body.

Most people assume that because coffee contains caffeine which suppresses appetite it helps in controlling calories. False. No amount of caffeine can save a person from adding extra calories to their body if the coffee is mixed with additives like milk, sugar, flavored syrup and what not.

Yes, coffee without the additives makes it a calorie-less drink. Picture this. A small cup of brewed coffee without any additives only has 2 calories. But because caffeine makes coffee taste bitter we tend to sweeten it up by adding sugar, milk, cream and so on. By doing so, we only add unwanted calories. As we go on adding larger amounts of milk, cream and sugar, the level of water in coffee starts reducing. All we then start to intake is a large cup of extremely high-calorie drink.

Some facts regarding the amount of calories that these additives contain will not fail to startle you. Those who cover their coffee with large tablespoons of sugar, cream and flavored non-dairy creamer will be delighted to know that sugar contains 48 calories per tablespoon, cream contains 52 calories per tablespoon and flavored non-dairy creamer contains as much as 35 calories per tablespoon. Startled yet?

All it takes is the strength to say no to these temptations. It’s important to make the right choice that will help in keeping your body fit and healthy. So, it only makes sense for people who are keen on losing weight to give up on their cravings for additives used in coffee. This will only help them in getting back in shape fast and effectively. Then of course the improved difference on their body will provide them with the motivation to enjoy their calorie-less coffee more and more.