| Everything we eat or drink has some effect on our | | | | than other kinds of fat. The good new is that if we |
| bodies and caffeine is no exception. However, while | | | | drink coffee in the morning and exercise straight |
| caffeine has some bad effects, it is not all bad news. | | | | afterwards, it can help us to burn fat 30% more |
| How we are affected depends on how much we | | | | efficiently. It helps to keep blood sugar levels up, |
| have and even when we have it. Drinking four or more | | | | making us less hungry. |
| coffees per day is not good, especially if we drink it in | | | | Caffeine usually gives our energy levels a temporary |
| the late afternoon or night. The caffeine will stay in our | | | | boost, but after it wears off we may suffer mild |
| bodies for up to eight hours, affecting our sleep. | | | | depression and lethargy, making it harder to exercise. |
| However, if you really need to stay awake, then | | | | This can lead to more cravings for carbohydrates and |
| caffeine is better for the job than other forms of | | | | fats and pile weight onto our stomachs - the worst |
| uppers. | | | | place for it. Abdominal fat causes greater health risks |
| Caffeine also affects the cortisol levels in the body. | | | | than other kinds of fat. Too much caffeine has many |
| This can lead to more cravings for carbohydrates and | | | | negative health effects, but taken in moderation it can |
| fats and pile weight onto our stomachs - the worst | | | | be a friend. |
| place for it. Abdominal fat causes greater health risks | | | | |