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When you’re trying to lose weight, the things you drink are just as important to your outcome as the foods you eat. There are many teas that you should bring into your routine because they help boost your metabolism and promote weight loss, but there are just as many hot drinks that are actually detrimental to your health.
Many people think that coffee is a good choice for a hot drink when trying to lose weight because it boosts your metabolism and helps your body to burn fat. But coffee loses its positive effects when mixed with other ingredients that can slow down your metabolism and cause you to gain weight if consumed too frequently. And one of these ingredients is milk.
While adding a splash or two of milk to your morning coffee isn’t bad for your health, it is important to avoid adding high amounts of milk or cream to your coffee later in the day. Many people tend to drink lattes later in the day or in the evenings because they are lighter in flavor than plain coffee and can often be flavored.
Lattes are typically extremely high in fat. Some can contain as much as one third your daily recommended fat intake. Drinking a latte in the evening or at night can slow down your metabolism as you sleep and over time, this can hinder weight loss.
Next time you crave a late night caffeine fix, opt for a cup of green or black tea with a splash of milk. This is much lower in fat and can even help speed your metabolism.
