Pan Weibo relies on black coffee to reduce swelling and lose weight. Nutritionist: The effect is limited for this type of person!

Well-known singer Wilber Pan has been popular in the music scene for his good voice and sunny looks since his debut, and has earned the nickname "Pan Shuai"! It is also because of this that his body shape, which fluctuates between fat and thin, has always been the focus of media attention. Recently, when attending public events, Pan Shuai has become much more lean. When faced with the changes in his body shape, he humbly said that it might be because he drank black coffee to help reduce edema and ate boiled food, so he looked thinner. Is drinking black coffee to lose weight really suitable for everyone? How to drink without harming your body? Let’s hear what professional nutritionists say!

Can drinking coffee reduce edema and lose weight? Nutritionist: Drinking the right way is the key

Nutritionist Zhao Hanying said that the caffeine in coffee does help with diuresis, accelerate the body's water metabolism and promote intestinal peristalsis. Caffeine is also a central nervous system stimulant that can help promote adrenaline secretion and increase lipid decomposition. In addition, the chlorogenic acid component in coffee can inhibit glucose absorption and reduce the accumulation of fat cells. Therefore, drinking coffee in moderation does have certain benefits in eliminating edema and reducing fat accumulation.

However, nutritionist Zhao Hanying also reminded that if people want to make caffeine work better and avoid consuming too many calories and sugars, it is better to choose to drink sugar-free and milk-free black coffee. I once met an overweight office lady in the weight loss clinic. Even through diet control and exercise, her body fat was still as high as 33% and showed no sign of decreasing. After learning more about the situation, we found out that this female friend had the habit of drinking three cups of latte every day due to work reasons. Therefore, it was recommended that he change his latte to sugar-free, milk-free black coffee, and after exercising appropriately and eating a balanced diet, his body fat successfully dropped to 29%.

If people really can't get used to drinking black coffee, nutritionist Zhao Hanying suggests that they can replace whole milk with unsweetened soy milk and make their own "unsweetened soy milk latte". This is another good choice to easily enjoy the delicious coffee without worrying about consuming too much sugar or worrying about drinking black coffee on an empty stomach hurting the stomach!

Artist Pan Weibo, whose figure is always fluctuating in weight, was recently discovered to have become noticeably slimmer when he attended a public event. When faced with the changes in his body shape, he humbly said that it might be because drinking black coffee helped to reduce edema, so he looked thinner. (Photo taken from Will Pan’s Facebook)

Daily caffeine intake should be kept below 300 mg. Generally speaking, one cup of black coffee (240C.C.) contains about 100 to 150 mg of caffeine, while one cup of latte contains about 80 to 120 mg. Therefore, it is recommended to drink no more than 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day.

Is drinking black coffee good for reducing edema? The effect is limited in obese people

In addition to reminding those who want to lose weight to avoid adding sugar or milk to coffee, nutritionist Zhao Hanying also emphasized that although black coffee does contain the above ingredients that can assist in weight loss, drinking black coffee to achieve the goal of reducing edema and fat is not effective for everyone!

Especially for those who have fat-type obesity, their skin bounces back immediately when pressed and no marks of pressure are left, so the effect is even more limited. For this type of friends, the reason for their plump body shape is mainly due to fat accumulation rather than water retention. Therefore, if you want to lose weight successfully, drinking black coffee alone will not be effective. Moreover, most of the chlorogenic acid in coffee, which helps reduce the accumulation of fat cells, will be completely broken down after roasting. Therefore, relying on coffee to lose weight will have very limited effect. It is recommended to start by increasing the amount of exercise and adjusting your diet.

Drink 1 cup of coffee, drink 2 more cups of water! Caffeine intake of less than 300 mg per day is not harmful to the body

In addition, it should be noted that although caffeine can help intestinal peristalsis, it can also easily stimulate gastric acid secretion. If consumed in excess for a long time, it may lead to problems such as gastric ulcers and acid reflux. In addition, caffeine can cause the adrenal glands and sympathetic nerves to function. Excessive drinking may also cause symptoms such as increased blood pressure, insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety.

Nutritionist Zhao Hanying recommends that whether people simply like to drink coffee or hope to use it to reduce edema or assist in weight loss, daily caffeine intake should be controlled below 300 mg. Generally speaking, one cup of black coffee (240C.C.) contains about 100 to 150 mg of caffeine, while one cup of latte contains about 80 to 120 mg. Therefore, it is recommended to drink no more than 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day.

Nutritionist Zhao Hanying also reminded that if people want to make caffeine work better and avoid consuming too many calories and sugars, it is better to choose to drink sugar-free and milk-free black coffee. (Photo provided by nutritionist Zhao Hanying)

And because caffeine must pass through the liver to be effectively metabolized, it is recommended that people drink 1 to 2 cups of water for every cup of coffee to help metabolism. Especially for those with poor liver metabolism function, since their metabolism rate is slow, they should drink less coffee or reduce the amount to be safer.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Finally, a reminder: if you want to get rid of the annoying edema problem, you must not be afraid to drink water. In fact, if you don’t drink enough water, your body will try to retain water, causing edema problems. Therefore, friends who have edema problems should develop the habit of drinking small sips of water anytime and anywhere.

In addition, supplementing with fresh fruits and vegetables rich in potassium ions can help balance the sodium-potassium ion balance in the body and avoid water retention, such as peaches, cantaloupe, kiwi fruit, and cherry tomatoes, which are good dietary choices.