Caffeine Vs. Fat (and the Exact Recipe for Turning Into a Fatty)
OK, I know I'm opening up the flame door with this one, but here's my opinion: caffeine gets an undeserved bad rap.
I think it's an extremely useful tool - especially for weight loss.
If you want to lose weight, increasing the number of calories you burn and decreasing the number you take in is the surest and best-known method.
Yes, it's not as simple as that. Timing of the food you take in, the types and ratios of macronutrients, etc. - all these things matter ...
However, one thing is certain: if you're sitting on your butt all day and shoveling in the Twinkies and Doritos you're gonna get fat.
So, you like to sit on your butt and eat junk?
Well, taking some caffeine can cut your appetite, so you may eat less.
And the "stimulant" effect of caffeine may inspire you to get up off your butt and move.
Yes, caffeine has its dangers - especially when used in extremely high doses for long periods - but comparing those dangers to the risks of obesity ... Well, the choice is pretty clear in my mind.
Those who follow a strict naturopathic philosophy are going to disagree with me, but that's where I stand.
All opinions are welcome here - agreeing with me is not a pre-requisite for hanging out at this space.
Do your own research and make your own choice.
Side Note: don't get your caffeine from carbonated beverages - there's a lot of evidence that shows they are six shades of bad for you. Try some green tea instead.
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