New Delhi. Amidst the increasing awareness regarding fitness and weight control, the trend of black coffee has increased rapidly. Many types of claims are being made regarding this on social media also. Some people consider black coffee to be healthy, whereas regarding coffee with milk, the question arises whether adding milk to it reduces its benefits or can increase stomach related problems.
However, according to experts, merely adding milk to coffee cannot make it unhealthy. The effect of coffee depends on how much sugar, cream or other ingredients are added to it and how much of it is consumed throughout the day.
Coffee with milk is not harmful to everyone
According to Payal Dutt, senior dietitian of Kailash Deepak Hospital, coffee with milk in limited quantity does not generally cause problems for healthy people. If one or two cups of coffee a day is taken with a little milk and less sugar, it can be considered a part of a normal diet. Adding milk also adds protein and calcium to coffee.
Therefore, it is not right to consider coffee harmful only because of milk. The problem may mainly be related to its quantity and the additional ingredients it contains.
Problems may increase due to excess sugar and cream
Adding too much sugar, cream or flavored syrup to coffee increases the intake of calories and sugar. At the same time, people who have trouble digesting milk or lactose may feel gas, flatulence or discomfort after drinking coffee with milk.
Apart from this, drinking several cups of coffee throughout the day can also increase the amount of caffeine. In such a situation, some people may complain of acidity, restlessness, sleep disturbance or rapid heartbeat.
Black coffee trend increased with fitness
If sugar and cream are not added to black coffee, its calories remain very low. The caffeine present in it can help in increasing alertness and activity for a short period of time. For this reason, its use has increased among people associated with gym and fitness.
However, it is not right to consider it as a magical solution to lose weight or keep the body healthy. Along with coffee, diet, sleep and physical activity are also important.
Drinking too much coffee is also not good
The biggest misconception about black coffee is that consuming it in large quantities will provide more benefits. In fact, consuming excessive caffeine can cause problems like acidity, nervousness, poor sleep and rapid heartbeat in some people.
Therefore, it would not be right to say that either black coffee or coffee with milk is better for every person. The ingredients used in coffee, its quantity and the individual's own tolerance decide how suitable it is for him.