This article is going to reveal the many health benefits of coffee in
relation to increased exercise performance and weight loss. These
benefits are relatively unknown and little used by the general public.
It is now scientifically known that coffee can be a great way to lose
extra weight and you will find out how to drink just the right amount
for that purpose.
People
drink coffee every day, from all nations, but there seems to be
conflicting theories about its benefits and usefulness.From the
thousands of studies done on coffee, it is becoming increasingly clear,
that drinking a moderate amount, of up to 4/5 cups a day is not harmful
and does in fact even have many health benefits.
This article will
go into detail and use scientific studies to support the claims that
coffee can increase your weight loss during exercise and also enable you
to keep the activity going for longer than normal. This article is
going to address the key questions and dispel some of the popular myths
that are present in today's society.
Once you have the facts, you
can decide for yourself if coffee is something you want to include in
your diet for the benefits it can bring.
Myths about Coffee:
The
first thing to cover in this article is to expose some of the myths
that people seem to believe about coffee. These myths can keep you from
discovering the many advantages to drinking coffee, and how it can help
in weight loss and exercise situations.
The first question to cover is...
Is Coffee Harmful?
Drinking
coffee is not harmful in moderate amounts, and can actually be
beneficial to your health. In a world of negative news, many people in
the media present a negative image of drinking coffee; however you
should know that a cup of coffee benefits your health. In fact, coffee,
is recognized as an important source of fluid in the diet when consumed
in moderation.
It is certain that drinking too much can make you
feel edgy, nervous and jittery, but you should not go to extremes with
any food or drink. If you do drink too much it can raise your blood
pressure, but drinks containing caffeine will not result in dehydration
if drunk in moderation. Another positive reason to drink coffee is that
it will certainly help to focus your attention on the task in hand.
Is Coffee Addictive?
The answer is no.
Drinking
coffee has certainly become a habit for a lot of people, and it is
known to act as a stimulant, keeping people alert, but this does not
classify it as addictive.
In fact, regulatory agencies such as the
World Health Organization have stated that, "There is no evidence
whatsoever that caffeine use has even remotely comparable physical and
social consequences which are associated with serious drugs of abuse."
There
is also further evidence to support this claim. A recent study showed
caffeine did not act on the brain areas responsible for reward,
motivation and addiction in the same way as amphetamines and cocaine,
clearly giving a differentiation from such drugs.
Another
important fact, which shows it is not addictive, is that, the few side
effects with coffee (headaches and lethargy for some people only) do not
seem to relate to the amount of coffee drunk on a daily basis.
There
used to be a prevailing opinion that caffeine was not good for health,
and it would cause cardiovascular diseases, however there is research
that now shows it can help prevent things such as Diabetes.One study
showed that those who drank at least six cups of regular coffee a day
were 22 percent less likely to develop the disease. Research also shows
that 3 to 4 cups a day are not going to do any harm.
Can Coffee Cause Heartburn?
There
is no evidence that drinking coffee is bad for the stomach or involved
in the formation of gastric or duodenal ulcers or causes heartburn.
Those who report heartburn after drinking coffee are more likely to be
complaining about a recent meal
Coffee and Weight Loss:
A
group of Australian researcher found that even a small amount of
caffeine allows athletes and sportsmen to train and exercise over a
third longer than usual.In fact, the researchers found that just one cup
of coffee could be all it takes to instigate the advantages.
Researchers
are working to understand the potential advantage of decaf versus
regular coffee and how weight control is involved.It has been found that
one cup of coffee could help you burn more fat during your workout.
This is great news for all those people who are looking to lose extra
weight.It has been discovered that even a small quantity of caffeine
allowed athletes to exercise almost a third longer, so coffee has been
shown to trigger these beneficial effects.
The Australian Institute of Sport:
The
Australian Institute of Sport, working with researchers found that
caffeine can instigate the muscles to start using fat as an energy
source rather than carbohydrate sugars. This has proven quite radical
and is a variation on how the body usually uses up the fuel.This also
gives an example of why people have trouble losing stubborn body fat -
because the body usually burns carbs first before fat storage.
Athletes who use Coffee:
Caffeine
has been used by many endurance athletes as a way of getting extra
energy out of their bodys reserves during an event and doing much better
than previously. This is a well-known fact and perfectly legal. It does
not have any ill effects on the athletes either, making it a far
superior choice to other alternatives.Researchers tested the effects of
coffee on cyclists, who were allowed to sip on flat cola or coffee as
they pedalled.Those who did were able to keep going longer than those
who stuck to water.
The key is that you must combine exercise and
coffee drinking. The coffee wont work alone, but it will give you extra
endurance and the ability to burn fat instead of carbs.Taking caffeine
prior to exercise will help anyone who wants to burn more fat,
regardless of their status in sports or fitness terms. Other studies
also suggest the beneficial effects of caffeine during exercise,
delaying the onset of fatigue by up to 60%.
Coffee as a health food?
