Coffee is definitely the world’s favourite hot beverage. Most people cannot start the day without it. The big question that has been asked many times is, can coffee assist in losing weight?

A lot of people swear the answer to coffee assisting in weight loss is Bulletproof coffee, while many others swear by Lemon (juice) coffee. But how do you know which one will work for you and when to drink it for the best results?

Let’s discuss the pro’s and con’s of both.

Bulletproof coffee

Bulletproof coffee is essentially a high calorie coffee that a person drinks in the morning in order to skip breakfast.

The recipe consists of mixing a steaming cup of strong, black coffee, without sugar, with a tablespoon of grass-fed butter or a tablespoon of coconut oil. This is to be taken on an empty stomach and the aim is to skip breakfast, thus having you consume less calories than you would if you had a full breakfast.

Bulletproof coffee is popular among those who do low carb diets, Banting, Keto and Intermittent fasting.

Pro’s:

• Less calories than a full breakfast
• Can curb appetite and hunger
• Gives energy
• May result in weight loss
• Supports digestive health
• Manage blood sugar levels
• Improves bone health
• Increases mental focus

Con’s:

• Can increase the risk of heart disease
• May raise cholesterol levels
• High in saturated fat
• Low in nutrients
• Not everyone likes how it tastes

Lemon juice coffee

Lemon juice coffee is very popular for its great source of vitamin C, antioxidant as well as promoting weight loss. This way of drinking coffee has been used for their medicinal properties for centuries.

The recipe is one cup of strong, black coffee (without sugar) mixed with the juice of one lemon or a tablespoon of lemon juice. This is to be taken before breakfast on an empty stomach.

Pro’s:

• High in vitamin C
• High in antioxidants
• Can assist with weight loss
• Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
• Energy boosting
• Increases the number of calories you burn
• Eases headaches

Con’s:

• Citric allergy
• Contributes to dental erosion
• Can increase heartburn
• Not safe for people with stomach ulcers

The best way to decide which of these popular coffee trends will work for you, is to give each one try. Although many people swear by it, there is no guarantee that it will work for you. Each person has individual needs and it is best to find what works for you.