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Not only is coffee mixed with spices nutritious, but coffee mixed with chilies can also help you lose weight. This is what the experts say.
Coffee is a daily drink that has a good effect on the body. Apart from drinking it just like that, coffee can also be added with natural ingredients, such as honey, various spices, even chili.
A coffee blend mixed with chilies may sound strange, but it actually offers many healthy benefits.
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Mixing coffee with chilies can help the body burn calories more efficiently. This mixture can be incorporated into your daily routine, especially if you focus on a healthy diet and support weight loss.
So, what makes coffee mixed with chilies useful? Summarizing several sources, here is the explanation.
1. Chili is a healthy choice for mixing coffee
 Chili is a healthy choice to combine with coffee. Photo: Devteo Mahardika/detikJabar |
Adding coffee with a pinch of spices is common. Usually, the spices used are cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, or turmeric.
However, what about chilies? Both coffee and chili actually offer health benefits for the body.
According to nutrition experts at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the antioxidants and active substances in coffee can reduce inflammation and help reduce the chance of developing cancer and certain diseases.
On the other hand, chilies, especially the cayenne pepper, are a good source of vitamins. The vitamin A content in it is important for vision, reproduction, immune system health, and the function of certain organs. The capsaicin content in chilies is also believed to reduce inflammation and pain.
2. Reasons why you need to drink coffee mixed with chili
 Drinking a chili coffee blend can help you lose weight. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto |
Capsaicin is an organic chemical compound that is responsible for the spicy taste in chilies.
Launching dailywrap.com (23/11/2024), capsaicin also has a warming effect and stimulates thermogenesis which makes it support metabolism and fat burning. Capsaicin can increase the body’s energy expenditure, burn fat, thereby ultimately helping you lose weight.
Its anti-inflammatory properties can also improve blood circulation and support digestion. Consuming small amounts of capsaicin regularly can reduce appetite because it helps suppress the secretion of the hunger hormone (ghrelin).
Therefore, a mixture of coffee mixed with chilies could be an ideal diet menu. However, it is important to remember to drink it in moderation. The use of chili also needs to be considered, especially for those who have a sensitive digestive system.
How to prepare coffee mixed with chilies can be seen on the next page!
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