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Black Coffee For Weight Loss: The majority of us begin our day with either coffee or tea. While some prefer to start their day with a cup of hot brewing coffee, others prefer tea or other beverages. A cup of black coffee is enough to awaken you and fuel you with energy to carry out the daily chores effectively. Black coffee is low in calories and contains small amounts of several vitamins and minerals, along with plant compounds like caffeine and chlorogenic acid. Here’s a list of some benefits of black coffee that will make you add it to your regular diet.

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1. Elevates Mood

Black coffee has antioxidants that stimulate the nervous system, and boost the release of neurotransmitters including dopamine and norepinephrine, which are known as ‘happy hormones.’ The increased release of these hormones keeps you in a good mood and helps in relieving stress.

2. Enhances Productivity

The presence of caffeine in black coffee is responsible for improving mood and acts as a stimulant by blocking the neurotransmitter adenosine, which makes you feel lazy. The release of happy hormones keeps you more alert and focused.

3. Anti-Depressant

Coffee is a great source of caffeine, ferulic acid and chlorogenic acid that can potentially reduce inflammation in the nerve cells which develops in people due to long-term stress and depression. Therefore, sipping black coffee can promote a happy mood, and reduce stress and discomforts related to it.

4. Weight Loss

The organic compound, chlorogenic acid present in black coffee is known to aid weight loss. When consumed after dinner, this acid slows down the production of glucose in the body and the production of new fat cells. This helps in storing fewer calories in the body, making weight loss an easy task.

5. Heart Healthy

According to John Hopkins Medicine, drinking one to two cups of black coffee a day may help ward off heart failure, when a weakened heart has difficulty pumping enough blood to the body. The presence of antioxidants in black coffee keeps blood pressure in check.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)