Notably author of The Fast 800(The Fast 800 Diet, ed. Leduc.s), the Dr Michael Mosley popularized several diets and particularly advocates the Mediterranean diet as well as intermittent fasting. He is known for his podcasts Just One Thing (aired on the BBC).
Through one of his latest podcasts, the British doctor claims that a hot drink could contribute to fat eliminationif consumed one hour before exercise. It’s none other than coffee!
Coffee boosts brown fat
A coffee an hour before a sports session could indeed speed up fat burning according to Dr. Michael Mosley. It could also increase alertness, improve mood and even stimulate “, adds the specialist.
” Amazingly, drinking coffee not only comforts us mentally, but has been shown to improve our performance in all sorts of ways. “.
Coffee would therefore not only be an anti-fatigue solutionbut could also be an ally to burn more fat during exercise while by improving endurance. Dr. Mosley isn’t the only one touting the benefits of coffee for weight loss. A study scientific carried out by researchers from the University of Nottingham (UK) and published in 2029 within Scientific Reports had also shown that coffee could help with weight loss.
“The recent academic study showed that coffee consumption stimulated brown fat and one of the main functions of brown fat was to generate body heat by burning calories “, adds Dr. Mosley.
The doctor adds that other recent research has already shown that women consuming up to two cups of coffee a day had less body fat than the others.
Coffee is also anti-inflammatory
“Coffee – as most people know – contains caffeine, a powerful stimulant produced by plants to help repel insects. Coffee is also rich in polyphenols, which are antioxidants with a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. “, adds the British doctor.
However, Dr. Mosley warns those who would be tempted to consume coffee in excess to see their figure melt: coffee is also associated with a increased blood pressure and to sleeping troubles.
“ For this reason, it’s a good idea to limit the amount of coffee you drink. Three to four cups of coffee a day could be the sweet spot to get the most beneficial effects on your health. “.
It is additionally not recommended to consume caffeine in the evening if you hope to have a restful sleep.
