Black coffee, calories and proper drinking

As a beverage, black coffee has a relatively low calorie content, and drinking it in moderation is good for your health. The high caffeine content may cause discomfort to some people. This article explores the calorie content of black coffee and the appropriate amount of black coffee to drink, and points out that black coffee can be a healthy drink if the intake is controlled. Individual differences also need to be taken into account, and it is recommended to drink it reasonably according to your own situation.

In the busy modern life, black coffee has become a daily drink for many people. It not only helps to refresh the mind, but is also favored by people who want to lose weight to a certain extent. How many calories does a 500ml cup of black coffee contain? How much is the right amount to drink?

Regarding the calories in black coffee, this mainly depends on the type of coffee beans, the degree of roasting, and whether condiments such as sugar or milk are added. Every 100ml of black coffee (without sugar, milk, etc.) contains about 2 to 4 calories. A cup of 500ml black coffee may contain about ten to twenty calories . It can be seen that the calories in black coffee itself are very low.

This does not mean that we can drink black coffee without restraint. For any food or drink, moderation is the key. The appropriate amount of black coffee consumption varies from person to person due to their physical condition, work and life situation, but in general, the general recommendation is: the daily caffeine intake should not exceed 400 mg, which is roughly equivalent to two ordinary-sized coffee cups (about 300 ml).

Why is there such a suggestion? Excessive caffeine intake may cause insomnia, palpitations, anxiety and other adverse effects, especially for those who are sensitive to caffeine. Long-term and large-scale drinking of black coffee may also cause osteoporosis, high blood pressure and other problems. Although black coffee is not high in calories, excessive drinking may reduce the intake of other foods, thus affecting the balance of nutrition.

How to control the amount of drinking?

First, understand your caffeine sensitivity. If you are sensitive to caffeine, you may need to reduce your intake or avoid drinking it.

Second, choose drinks with lower caffeine content. Different coffee beans and different roasting methods will affect the caffeine content. If you want to reduce your caffeine intake, you can choose lightly roasted coffee or consider other low-caffeine drinks.

Third, don’t rely solely on black coffee to stay awake. Although black coffee contains caffeine and can briefly refresh the mind, long-term excessive reliance on it may lead to problems such as decreased sleep quality and decreased physical function. We can consider regulating our mental state through other means, such as proper exercise and rest.

Fourth, pay attention to pairing it with other food or drinks. Do not drink black coffee on an empty stomach. It is best to drink it after a meal, which can reduce irritation to the stomach and aid digestion. Do not add too much sugar or milk or other condiments for the sake of taste, as this will increase calorie intake.

Although black coffee is low in calories, it should not be consumed without restraint. We should arrange the amount of drinking according to our physical condition and living habits and enjoy it in moderation. Only then can we maintain physical health and quality of life while enjoying black coffee.