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Having a morning cup of coffee can be a great way to jumpstart your metabolism, but it’s important to pay attention to what ingredients you are adding to your coffee. Relying on flavored syrups, creamers, and sugar to sweeten your coffee can make it really difficult to lose weight, especially if you are having more than one cup per day.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one ingredient you should start adding to your coffee for a slimmer waist!
Cinnamon
If you are up for a more flavorful coffee, consider adding cinnamon to your morning caffeine fix.
Cinnamon can help boost your metabolism and be a great ingredient for weight loss,
According to Medical News Today, there are two main ways cinnamon can help you lose weight: reducing the effects of high-fat foods and incorporating anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
The article explains, "Cinnamon has been shown to reduce some of the bad effects of eating high-fat foods. This can help in an overall weight loss plan. Its effect on blood glucose levels can also help your body ultimately lose weight."
"The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of cinnamon can provide additional help to those trying to lose weight by promoting an overall healthy body that’ll process food better," Medical News Today continues.
To make an even more delicious coffee, Very Well Fit recommends, adding the cinnamon to your coffee grounds before making your coffee: "Add it to your coffee grounds before brewing your java. It’ll flavor up basic beans, saving you money on the flavored kind."
With that in mind, if you are hoping for a slimmer waist and are up for adding a new flavor to your coffee, putting cinnamon in your morning brew is a great way to boost weight loss and spice up your daily routine.
