Kaivan Dave
Founder at Awesome Coffee
September 15, 2022 | 4 min read
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Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages, and for good reason. It can help you wake up in the morning or get a boost during your day. But it may also be able to help with weight loss!
The key is making sure that you are drinking coffee in moderation and using creamer wisely. Additionally, you must get good sleep and keep your calories in check.
Coffee makes people feel fuller, so if you replace high-calorie sodas with black coffee instead, you'll likely eat fewer snacks throughout the day while still consuming enough calories overall. This post will discuss how to drink coffee for weight loss by discussing all of these different tips and tricks!
The Weight Loss Coffee: Black Coffee
We'll get right to the point. The best coffee for weight loss is black coffee. Drinking black coffee is ideal for weight loss because it contains less than 5 calories per serving in an 8oz container. Let's be clear, it should be made with no cream or sugar. Cream and sugar pack on calories and excess calories may result in caloric overload which can cause weight gain.
If you're looking to lose weight, then black coffee is your answer. However, a proper diet and moderate exercise are required as well to ensure you can be in a caloric deficit to help you with your weight loss.
If this sounds like what you're after in your weight loss goals, then be sure to get organic coffee beans and grind them yourself at home, it's more cost-effective than buying pre-ground coffee every time! Just add water and enjoy. Ensure to not add any type of sugar or any type of fat like butter or oil which will make your drink fattening rather quickly! Finally, adding black coffee into your diet may also aid with weight loss because caffeine boosts energy levels (and metabolism) which helps you burn more calories.
Protein Coffee to Lose weight
Another option to consider when trying to lose weight is protein powder mixed into your morning cup of joe. While it's not necessarily coffee, protein powder has many similar health benefits and can be combined to create the perfect breakfast drink!
Protein helps the body burn fat and build muscle over time so that they are both good ways to lose weight when added together along with exercise.
There are many protein powders out there but not all of them will aid with weight loss. If you want to make sure that the powder is right for your health and diet then avoid whey (which contains dairy) at all costs. Whey loses its effectiveness if the milk used in making it comes from cows fed antibiotics or hormones which can lead to an upset stomach. Instead, choose an organic plant-based protein, or even a protein coffee. Watch for sugar and calories if the ultimate goal is weight loss.
Coffee Creamer for Weight Loss
If you are looking for creamer options when trying to lose weight then your best bet is skim milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. Each one of these is under 50 calories. There are many different creamers out there that claim they will help with weight loss but in reality, they are better off avoided. As mentioned before, black coffee is the best bet for weight loss, but if you are craving an extra boost of flavor or creaminess, then it’s best to stick with the three options mentioned above because they don't have any extra ingredients that will make you gain weight, and are extremely low in calories compared to other kinds of milk.
Here are the creamers to avoid:
100 calories/ tbsp
Half & Half
102 calories/ tbsp
Heavy Cream
146 calories/ cup
This is not as high as the other two, but some people still use it regularly to make their coffee creamier or sweeter.
Whole Milk
100- 250 calories*
depending on what kind & how much is used in your coffee (varies greatly).
This is not as high as the other two, but some people still use it regularly to make their coffee creamier or sweeter.
Creamer
