Obesity Home Remedy Using Coffee

Conditions Treated: Nutrition and Metabolism

Specific Conditions Treated: Obesity

Ingredients Used: Coffee

Description: The caffeine in coffee raises metabolic rate, the speed at which the body burns calories. As metabolic rate increases, fat accumulation decreases, and the body may shed unwanted pounds.

In medically supervised weight-loss programs, severely obese individuals who supplement a low-calorie diet and regular exercise with caffeine and other stimulants lose a little more weight - not much, but enough to keep caffeine in the programs.

Unfortunately, caffeines side effects can be a problem. Caffeine helps only those who are severely obese - that is, at least 20 percent more than their recommended weight. It does not help those with more modest weight-loss goals, in the range of 5 to 10 pounds.

Directions For Use: To make an infusion - that is, a standard cup of java - use 1 heaping tablespoon of ground beans per cup of water, then proceed with your favorite brewing method. Or buy in instant and follow the directions on the label. Drink up to 3 cups a day.

Coffee flavored food items such as yogurt and ice cream also contain some caffeine. If you eat them, be aware that they count toward your caffeine intake and may increase your tolerance.

Not To Use With: Do not give coffee to children under the age of 2. For older children and adults over the age of 65, start with low-strength brews and increase the strength if necessary. Consult your doctor before drinking coffee if you suffer from high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, anxiety, fertility problems or are pregnant.

Side Effects: Large amounts of coffee consumption can cause insomnia, stomach distress and anxiety.

Expected Results: Results of weight loss will take a prolonged period of weeks to months to show results and this will be dependent upon a combination of the caffeine with a healthy diet and exercise.

Expected Results Within: 3 months