If you can't start your morning until you've guzzled¹ down a cup of coffee, then we have some good news.

对于不灌一杯咖啡早晨就不能清醒的人，我们有关于咖啡的好消息要分享。

In addition to a much needed shot of energy to get you moving, it turns out the beverage² may also help you lose weight.

咖啡不但能给予能量，还能减肥。

It sounds too good to be true, but according to nutritionist Sarah Flowers, drinking a cup of Joe in the morning provides an added bonus besides perking³ you up.

听起来是不是很魔幻。营养师萨拉·弗拉尔（Sarah Flowers）说，早起喝一杯咖啡除了提神醒脑还另有功效。

She said: “Your daily cup of coffee can help boost your metabolic⁴ rate, by stimulating⁵ thermogenesis, helping⁶ you in turn to burn more fat.”

“每天一杯咖啡能生热，从而加速新陈代谢，有利于减肥。”

In addition to giving your metabolism⁷ a kick, the beverage also contains the helpful weight loss aid Chlorogenic acid - capable of slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates⁸ and breaking down fat.

此外，咖啡还含有利于减肥的绿原酸，能降低人体对碳水化合物的吸收，并分解脂肪。

But don’t start guzzling⁹ numerous cups of coffee just yet - as it turns out our bodies can become immune to the fat burning benefits if we drink too much coffee.

但是可别一下子喝太多，不然人体会对燃脂的因素免疫。

Instead, Flowers recommends drinking just one to two cups a day to see the full metabolism-boosting results - and drinking it in the morning.

弗拉尔建议每天早晨喝一到两杯，让促进新陈代谢的功效达到最大。

Beloved coffee can also reduce appetite. While it is not a meal replacement¹⁰, coffee can “stimulate¹¹ thermogenesis (heat and energy)” which means a reduced appetite and a temporarily lessened¹² need for food, according to Flowers.

咖啡还能抑制食欲。虽然不是代餐，但是“能产热”说明对食物的需求和胃口有抑制功效，弗拉尔如是说。

However, it is important to note that weight loss is linked to black coffee - and not sugary frappuccinos.

要注意，能减肥的只有清咖，满满都是糖的卡布奇诺可不能减肥。