Coffee is well known for helping us stay awake and even boosting our mood. But drinking just a few cups each day could also help us lose weight, Dr Michael Mosley explains.
In his BBC podcast Just One Thing, the nutrition and diet expert discussed the little-known benefits of the bean for shedding those pounds. He also shared just how much coffee you should drink each day, and what type.
It’s commonly known that coffee contains the stimulant caffeine which helps us increase our energy levels and alertness. This can help us burn more calories whilst doing exercise and to work out for longer, but caffeine isn’t the only factor at play.