Considering that more than half of the world’s population consumes coffee and having the very serious issue of the increasing obesity pandemic across the globe in mind, the very first thing I would like to address in this post is why (and how) your favourite cup of java (yes, the very one you buy at your preferred coffee café) unfortunately works to increase your waistline with each sip! Naturally, the second thing I will address is how owning a Bialetti coffee maker 3 Cup can help you reduce your waistline.
How (and why) Café Coffee Unintentionally Increases Your Weight
For many coffee consumers, drinking the delicious hot beverage is sometimes more of a comfort thing rather than an “I need my caffeine to function” type of thing. For example, instead of having an alcoholic drink at the end of the day (or any time one is in a social setting such as meeting with a group of friends), some would prefer to have a cup of Joe instead.
As a result of this comfort seeking aspect, when people go to their favourite coffee shops to get some java, they tend to opt for blended variations of the beverage that are loaded with tons of unnecessary additives that can lead to weight gain (any large double latte lovers reading this?).
At this point, I would like to mention that the average blended coffee variation (I’m talking about those that contain sugar and cream such as lattes, frappuccinos, and cappuccinos) can contain between fifty (50) and a hundred (100) calories. That’s right guys!
This is because these gourmet drinks typically contain sugary artificial flavoring, whipped cream, extra sugar, and fattening syrup sweeteners. In addition to these already fattening coffee variations, they opt to have other sweet snacks (hello doughnut and croissant lovers!) as an accompaniment for their drinks!
For the non-believers out there, I’ve decided to make a small list of the most preferred gourmet coffee drinks in relation to the number of calories they contain, their fat, and sugar content.
– 32 Ounces (two 16-ounce cups) of Frozen Mocha with Cream: Contains a whopping 1,050 calories, 127 grams of sugar, and 53 grams of fat!
– 32 ounces of your favorite Frozen Caramel with Cream: Contains 1,050 calories, 130 grams of sugar, and 52 grams of fat!
– 20 ounces of Iced Peppermint white chocolate mocha with (of course) whipped cream: Contains 700 calories, 101 grams of sugar, and 26 grams of fat!– Your typical 22 ounce Frappe Mocha: Contains 670 calories, 88 grams of sugar, and 50 grams of fat!
I’m guessing you are getting the full visual image you need to understand just how fattening café bought gourmet coffee really is! What’s worse is the fact that most of this gained fat tends to deposit itself around your midsection (waist) and lead to some pretty nasty-looking love handles (and these require a lot of hard work to get rid of people!)
And if you thought that all this fat and sugar amounts are the only cause for your increased waistline, THINK AGAIN!
All these sugar laden coffee variations and their deliciously sweet accompaniments work against your metabolism to actually increase cravings for salty, sugary, and fatty types of food. Unfortunately, your typical morning coffee habit (and I’m talking about going to the café to purchase some) may inadvertently cause you to snack on the fast/ junk food that has already been scientifically proven to lead to weight gain!
In addition to this already alarming information, recent studies conducted by nutritional experts indicate that consuming more than 4 cups of normal, black coffee (that is, cups of coffee that do not contain any fat-inducing additives) each day can also cause you to gain some weight.
According to the findings of an Australian research study published in the well-known Journal of Agricultural and Food and Chemistry, drinking more than 5 cups of java daily can disrupt your metabolism because of the accumulation of the polyphenols that are contained in coffee (this accumulation contributes to the accumulation of fat deposits around your midsection).
Of course (and naturally, if I may add), the combination of all these aspects can only wreak havoc in your life by causing you to gain rather than lose or maintain your current weight!
Why Home Brewing via the Bialetti Coffee Maker 3 Cup is a Healthier Option
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Measurement, Money, and Time Control
Typically, each time you buy a cup of java at the coffee shop, you get between 16- 32 ounces of coffee. Therefore, the main reason why I recommend the Bialetti coffee maker 3 Cup and not its bigger brother the 6 cup (Click HERE for a full review) is that it makes only 4.5 ounces of espresso-type coffee.
In this sense, using the unit to make your own home brew ensures that you always know how much coffee you are consuming. Think about it… Each time you go to the kitchen to make a brew, you will have time to think about how many cups you have consumed (a sharp contrast to mindlessly ordering for one just because you are in the coffee shop).
Moreover, the unit produces some devilishly delicious java; in fact, I would go as far as saying that as far as coffee makers are concerned, the quality of the espresso the unit produces is simply the best and the 6 cup, its bigger brother is no exception. Not only will it cure you of your coffee craving, but it will do so in a very economical manner (think about all the cash and time you would have spent purchasing a cup versus that of simply going to your kitchen and brewing one in minutes!).
Eliminate the Risk of Falling into Temptation (Let’s Talk about Additive Control Folks!)
When you are in your kitchen making your own coffee brew using the Bialetti coffee maker 3 Cup, it is less likely that you will fall for the doughnut, chocolate coated muffin or crunchy biscuits that have been put in a very tempting display. You are most likely not going to be surrounded by wafts of the flavourful aroma that is typical of freshly baked snacks.
By eliminating all these tempting visual displays and aromas, you are more likely to opt for a healthier snack option. Also, while in your kitchen, you will either have no access to the fattening additives that coffee shops offer in gourmet coffee (and even if you do, I’m sure you won’t opt to add them in your coffee after reading this article). Say BYE WEIGHT GAIN!
Brewing with the Bialetti Coffee Maker 3 Cup: Tips to Make Healthy Coffee at Home
– Opt for a small amount of ORGANIC maple syrup or Coconut sugar rather than refined sugar to sweeten your freshly brewed espresso
– Avoid artificial creamers at all cost! These are packed full with a ton of stuff you really don’t want to be putting into your body, especially on a daily basis. For example, did you know that these artificial creamers are made from hydrogenated trans-fats and corn syrup solids!? CRINGE! Instead of this cheaper but very unhealthy option, use real (grass-fed and organic) cream that is available in almost all health food stores.
– Add some cinnamon to your java. You stand to gain the numerous benefits associated with the spice’s antioxidant properties such as blood sugar control.
The Bialetti coffee maker 3 Cup produces rich, authentic Italian coffee in just minutes. The aluminum pot features Bialetti’s distinctive 8-sided design for optimal performance. For a closer look at this iconic coffee maker, click on image below Now !.