Most drinks do not fit into the basics of a harmonious diet. But these options are particularly dangerous for the metabolism: precisely because at first glance they do not seem so harmful compared to cola, shakes and other “liquid calories”.
Do not worry: we are talking about drinks with caffeine in the composition. It is believed that caffeine is useful for weight loss – as it activates the metabolism, in some situations reduces the feeling of hunger and generally invigorates. However, if caffeinated drinks contain a lot of additional ingredients, the benefits of the main component are reduced to zero. And even goes down the drain!
Coffee with additives
It’s a shame when, after a cup of cappuccino with flavored syrup, you feel discomfort and heaviness in your stomach. This is because syrups, toppings, milk and cream increase the sugar, fat and calorie content of coffee. From a nutritional point of view, these components are not absorbed by caffeine and cause a deterioration in well-being and a slowdown in metabolic processes in the body.
Energy
Energy drinks are designed to float when the force reaches zero. However, their effect wears off quickly, and in order to feel better, you need to drink another portion.
“In addition to added sugar and artificial colors, energy drinks contain too much caffeine – in amounts that don’t boost our metabolism, but work on it,” warns nutrition expert Joan Wen.
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