When it comes to losing weight, elimination tends to be the name of the game. To shed pounds, you have to cut all sorts of high-calorie foods and beverages from your diet, and that can be frustrating. That’s where fiber comes in. Because it keeps you feeling full and satisfied without piling on excessive calories, adding more of it to your diet can contribute to helping you weigh less.

The exact nature of the relationship between weight loss and your morning coffee is an ongoing topic of debate. One thing we do know is that caffeine is a natural stimulant thought to be a metabolism-booster and appetite-suppressant. While there isn’t enough evidence to determine whether caffeine supports long term weight loss, here are three other facts to consider as you decide how, or whether, to integrate caffeine into your healthy weight management program.