Posted by shavina

Does Espresso Inhibit Weight Loss? In this article we are going to take a quick look at the whether espresso inhibits weight loss in dieters, and look at the several different ways this question can come to be relevant if you are a coffee drinker, and are starting a new diet plan . Ready? Great, read on….

Does Espresso Inhibit Weight Loss?
First of all, we need to understand what the espresso refers to in our popular parlance: Espresso is simply highly concentrated coffee, ground to a very fine consistency, and is made by running very hot (but not quite boiling) water through it, resulting in a very strong, highly caffeinated drink that many of us enjoy every morning..:-)

I am going to look at the question of whether it inhibits weight loss through two separate lenses. The first is probably the reason that most people ask the question, so let’s tackle this one first.

Ordinarily, people like you and I want to know if drinking their morning coffee or espresso is going to stand in the way of their dietary progress. In other words, if you watch what you eat all day, but are a caffeine addict, will you still be able to lose weight ? Well, the answer to that is a resounding, but qualified YES! Caffeine is obviously a stimulant, and will actually aid in your weight loss aspirations, NOT inhibit them. However, much like eating a ton of Spinach is not going to cause you to gain weight, putting blue cheese dressing on it at every meal certainly will. Same thing you’re your espresso. (Only I hope you aren’t sweetening it with blue cheese dressing..:-) If you are adding sugar, sweeteners, whole milk and other rich additives, of course your coffee addiction is more like having a desert every few hours. In this case, yes, you will certainly find yourself as heavy two months from now as you are right now - other dietary considerations aside.

The other area that people ask about is the effect of caffeine itself on weight. There have been lots of interesting studies done, and there are different opinions out there regarding stress hormones, caffeine and the production of belly fat. Rather than opine with my own perspective, let’s just say that in my own personal experience, and in those of many others, coffee, espresso or any other similar beverage, if enjoyed, even frequently without fattening additives, can be a great friend for you while you melt away the weight - and in my mind if FAR better than resorting to any of the over the counter or herbal pills being sold today…which in our world are a big no, NO!

By Tina Bardo
Espresso Inhibit Weight Loss