The Impact Of Coffee On Body Shape

Coffee's reputation as a metabolism booster isn't purely marketing — caffeine does have a measurable, if modest, effect on thermogenesis and fat oxidation, particularly before exercise.

That said, the effect is easily undone by what goes into the cup. A black coffee and a caramel-syrup-and-cream drink share a name but almost nothing else nutritionally.

The healthiest takeaway is the boring one: black or lightly sweetened coffee, in moderation, fits comfortably into most diets — and the ritual of a slower morning cup may do as much for your wellbeing as the caffeine itself.