Your daily cup of joe can give you extra energy and help fight disease. Coffee contains antioxidants and other plant compounds as well as caffeine – a natural stimulant which increases energy and metabolism. A recent observational study demonstrated that people who drink two to three cups per day had lower risks of death from cardiovascular disease compared with those who avoid coffee altogether; researchers looked at data from over 40,000 adults reporting their consumption habits, health problems and lifestyle.

Researchers found that those who consumed unsweetened coffee were less likely to gain weight over four years. Furthermore, scientists studied how adding cream, sugar or non-dairy milk whitener impacted results; increasing coffee intake was associated with decreased weight gain while sugar-sweetened drinks led to an increase in weight gain.

Recent research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that caffeine can help accelerate fat burning and accelerate how quickly calories are burned in the body. Furthermore, caffeine helps curb appetite while simultaneously increasing total calorie burn over an extended period. Researchers attribute these benefits to polyphenols and chlorogenic acid found in coffee beans; both naturally occuring compounds have been proven to suppress growth of fat cells while simultaneously decreasing absorption of dietary fats.

Caffeine acts as a diuretic, which means it causes your body to excrete more fluid through urine, leading to dehydration if you drink multiple cups daily. Furthermore, frequent urination could mean losing electrolytes like potassium.

Sugar-sweetened coffee consumption and obesity have an inextricable link, particularly visceral fat accumulation. A 2015 meta-analysis demonstrated this risk; those consuming over three cups daily had an increased risk for metabolic syndrome as well as an expanded waist circumference. Additionally, coffee may contribute to an increased insulin resistance which in turn is linked to an increased risk of diabetes. Furthermore, some individuals may be more prone to depression because of coffee’s caffeine. As more research is required to fully comprehend these connections, anyone concerned about drinking coffee should seek guidance from a medical or nutritional specialist. If you decide to keep drinking coffee in the mornings, try switching out sugary and fattening varieties for plainer coffee beverages that have no added sugars or fats – you can still enjoy your favorite drinks, just remembering to control calorie consumption by exercising regularly and watching what you eat!