Too much sugar and ice cream
Many people have the habit of adding sugar, sweet syrup or cream to enhance the flavor of coffee. These ingredients are high in calories, which can easily lead to excess fat accumulation. A cup of milk coffee with a lot of sugar and condensed milk can contain up to 200 - 300 kcal.
To reduce calorie intake, you can use natural sweeteners such as honey (in moderation), or choose unsweetened almond milk and soy milk. Drinking black coffee is also a good choice if you want to limit calorie intake.
Drink at the wrong time
Drinking coffee in the evening or near bedtime can easily disrupt sleep, thereby affecting metabolism and the ability to burn calories. Lack of sleep also stimulates the hormone ghrelin ( hunger hormone), making you crave food and easily gain weight.
It is recommended to limit coffee consumption after 14 hours. The best time to stay alert is in the morning or mid-session without affecting sleep.
Drinking too much every day
Coffee can help increase metabolism if used properly, but drinking too much (4 - 5 cups/day) can easily cause stress, increase cortisol concentration - a hormone related to belly fat accumulation. Overusing coffee also causes dehydration, affecting digestion and overall health.
Women should limit 1-2 cups/day and drink enough water to rehydrate and support their metabolism.
Drink instead of meals
Some people use coffee to skip meals with the desire to lose weight. This habit can slow down your metabolism, causing nutritional deficiencies and making you eat more at the next meal due to hunger.
Coffee should be combined with a balanced breakfast, such as oatmeal, fruit or whole wheat breadcrumbs. Coffee should not be considered a main meal replacement.
Coffee has many benefits if consumed properly and in moderation. Avoiding the above 4 habits will help women enjoy the taste of coffee while protecting their figure and health in the long term.
