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Recently, Americano iced coffee has become a dream because it is claimed to help you lose weight. Is it true? This is what the doctor said.
The claim that Americano coffee can reduce weight has made this coffee a trend on social media. Many netizens have proven the success of this coffee diet.
One of them is the TikTok account user @NindyaPutri (05/10/24). In the video he tells how Americano iced coffee can reduce weight significantly.
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According to him, Americano can help reduce appetite. This will make the weight loss process easier.
“From now on, you don’t need to use slimming pills anymore, just drink Americano once or twice a day. It makes you lose weight and this reduces your appetite,” he said.
So, what is Americano and is it true that its benefits can help you lose weight? Quoted from various sources, here are the facts!
1. What is an Americano?
 Americano is espresso with water added. Photo: iStock |
Americano is a mixture of espresso with added water. This coffee concoction is made with a ratio of coffee to water of 1:4 to 1:6.
If you want stronger black coffee, you can mix 30 milliliters of espresso with 120 milliliters of water. If you want lighter coffee, you can mix 30 milliliters of espresso with 180 milliliters of water.
Americano can be served warm or cold with the addition of ice cubes. Because it is made without any sweeteners, Americano is called healthy coffee.
2. Researcher findings
 Americano can help you lose weight. Photo: iStock |
The claim that Americano is a healthy coffee blend is proven by several studies. One of them was a researcher published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2023.
Researchers found that drinking coffee without sugar was associated with slight weight loss. Drinking a cup of black coffee can reduce body weight by 0.12 kg, reports Medical News Today.
These benefits are obtained because coffee contains important compounds, such as caffeine, theobromine, theophylline and chlorogenic acid. This compound can reduce weight in various ways.
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