Automatically Shed Fat And Live Longer With The World’s Favourite Superfood
Coffee is the world’s favourite superfood.
According to an ancient legend, the first taste of the coffee bean dates back thousands of years to shepherds in Ethiopia who were fascinated when they found their goats infused with incredible energy after nibbling on a strange, almost magical bean. Fast-forward to the 21st century and it’s the 4th favourite drink in the world (behind water, tea, and of course... beer).
Every day, billions of people start their day with a hot cup of coffee. Not only is it one of the tastiest drinks, but it’s also full of incredible health benefits. According to Khaleej Times - Dubai News, “...people who drink three to four cups of coffee a day are more likely to see health benefits than harm, experiencing lower risks of premature death and heart disease than those who abstain, scientists said…”
Unfortunately, most of the coffee consumed in the world contains harmful ingredients from mass-produced beans, counteracting the benefits included in those fragrant beans. Thankfully, there’s a way you can still reap the benefits of “regular” coffee without the harmful side effects. Plus, there’s also a way you can maximize your daily cup of coffee so you’re getting 10 times the benefits by trading in your regular cup for bulletproof coffee.
Keep reading to discover how you can use bulletproof coffee to improve your energy and performance levels, increase brain function, automatically burn fat, and reduce your appetite… all while increasing your lifespan.
What Exactly Is Bulletproof Coffee?
Bulletproof coffee is essentially a superhuman latte.
It’s an incredibly energizing, high-performance drink that is boosting performance in everyone from ambitious CEOs to busy parents and professional athletes so they can achieve more in their everyday life.
It’s comprised of 3 essential ingredients:
- Coffee
- MCT Oil
- Grass-fed Butter
I know what you’re thinking. Oil? Butter? That doesn’t exactly sound healthy... You’re right, it doesn’t sound healthy.
But, as it turns out, there’s an overwhelming amount of scientific research that proves why this tasty trio can work wonders for your body.
How Does Bulletproof Coffee Benefit Me?
If regular coffee is gasoline, then bulletproof coffee is nitrous. Bulletproof coffee has an incredible number of benefits over just drinking regular coffee. Upgrading your normal cup of coffee to bulletproof coffee will boost your energy throughout the day, leaving you alert and performing at higher levels than you can imagine.
Coffee & High-Performance
Coffee isn’t just a tasty drink. Drinking this age-old beverage on its own has a huge number of benefits.
Dr. Batra's writes, Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants. “Coffee contains some essential nutrients and is extremely high in antioxidants say.” You can use it to combat mental health issues as it’s an anti-depressant. Also, caffeine in coffee allows you to stay alert and is also able to improve your metabolism and assist you in burning fat for energy.
But perhaps the greatest benefit to drinking this wonderful hot beverage is… you’ll live longer. Multiple studies (two of which include a 2017 American study and a 2015 Japanese study) have confirmed drinking coffee every day leads to a longer life.
Grass-Fed Butter
Grass-fed butter gives your bulletproof coffee the creamy texture. It also provides your body with high-quality fats that fill you up with fuel and energy for the rest of the day. What dairy cows eat greatly affects the nutritious content of the milk produced.
Grass-fed butter is a great source of butyrate. It also contains important nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin K2, the fatty acid CLA, and beta-carotene.
The benefits from these nutrients are enormous, including reduced risk of heart disease, anti-inflammation, improved bone and heart health, increased immune system and many more.
What if I’m lactose-intolerant?
Your best bet for an alternative is ghee, clarified butter that has the majority of the lactose removed.
Another dairy-free option is to simply blend the coffee with just MCT oil, and eat an avocado or spoonful of peanut butter (as a healthy fat alternative) on the side so you still gain the fuel for the day.
MCT Oil
Medium-chain triglycerides (or MCT) are a type of fat that’s found in dairy products, coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. MCT oil is a supplement derived from these fats.
So what makes MCT oil so good for you?
MCT oil is processed by the body differently than fatty acids. Unlike other harmful fats, they head straight from the gut to the liver. From there, they’re used right away as a source of energy or they’re turned into ketones.
Ketones are molecules the liver produces when the liver breaks down fat. Your brain can then use them for energy rather than glucose or sugar.
One benefit of MCTs is increased energy and endurance. According to a 2009 study, consuming foods with MCTs increased the time that a group of recreational athletes could endure high-intensity exercise.
MCTs can also help in fat loss. Another study from 2003 showed that MCTs were found to increase the number of calories and fat that a group of overweight men burned.
Not only can MCT oil give you increased energy and help you to burn more fat… It will also reduce our temptations to overeat. A 2014 study showed MCTs lead to reduced appetite. By adding MCT oil to your coffee, you’ll be adding in a variety of health benefits to your typical day, giving you increased energy, a reduced appetite, and automatic fat loss.
Even if you don’t add it to your coffee, simply grabbing a spoonful on the way out the door will give you that added boost in your performance throughout the day.
Don’t have access to MCT oil? Pick up some coconut oil. Though it isn’t as concentrated as the supplement, you’ll still get a good dose of MCTs.
How Do I Make Bulletproof Coffee at Home?
Wondering how to make your own frothy bulletproof coffee at home? Here’s how it’s done:
- Start out by grinding your coffee beans. You’ll need 2 ½ tablespoons of freshly ground coffee. to brew 1 cup (8-12 ounces) of coffee. To get the most out of the beans (and for the most flavour), use a French Press.
- Add 1 teaspoon of MCT oil. You can work your way up to 1-2 tablespoons over a few days.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of your grass-fed butter (make sure it’s unsalted). If you are lactose-intolerant, use grass-fed ghee.
- Put it all in a blender and mix it up for 20-30 seconds until it becomes a frothy latte.
- Become superhuman. (You’ll be amazed at how tasty and creamy this coffee really is.)
Note: It’s important that you don’t add any sugar, honey, or sweetener to the coffee. It will affect your blood sugar levels that prevent you from burning fat.
What Kind of Coffee Should I Use?
The benefits to bulletproof coffee don’t mean much if the coffee you’re drinking is bad. The fact is, if you’re drinking the wrong coffee, it can stunt your performance and reduce your energy.
Unfortunately, large coffee companies often have poor production practices, as commercial coffee is designed to be produced as inexpensively as possible.
Though the bag of coffee beans you buy may be sweet, harmful compounds are often the result of sub-standard processes, resulting in negative effects on your health.
Some of the negative side effects of mass-produced coffee are jitters, upset stomach, and headaches due to contaminants, pesticides, fermentation, or, surprisingly enough, even mold.
On the other hand, using the right coffee beans can give you a big advantage.
Make sure you choose beans that have these qualities:
- Single-origin
- Arabica
- Rainforest certified
- Tested for mycotoxins
- Small batch
By taking the time to find the right coffee, you’ll save yourself a world of trouble that the harmful effects of mass-produced, contaminated beans have on the body… and you’ll begin to finally reap the full benefits of “real” coffee.
What if I Don’t Drink Coffee?
You don’t have to use coffee to get the bulletproof experience. You can still reap the many benefits by substituting in a different hot beverage. In fact, you can turn just about any hot drink into a creamy, foamy version of the bulletproof coffee without the coffee.
Tea and hot chocolate are two of the most popular alternatives. Follow the same recipe as above by adding in the MCT oil and grass-fed butter and blend away to create a frothy bulletproof beverage to optimize your day.
I’m Busy… Is it Easy to Add Bulletproof Coffee to My Day?
It’s very easy to get started with bulletproof coffee to start reaping the benefits and optimizing your day. Just start by heading to your local grocery store.
- Get all the ingredients. The right coffee beans, grass-fed (unsalted butter) or ghee, and MCT oil.
- Trade your typical breakfast for just bulletproof coffee for a week. Optimize your morning routine with bulletproof coffee. Your body will adapt. Start with small amounts of butter and MCT oil and build up to the amounts in the recipe above.
- Eat your regular lunch or dinner.
- Another option is to shop at local cafes rather than large coffee chains. Here are a few options in Dubai you’ll want to check out:
- A Ready-Made Cup of Bulletproof Coffee in the Dubai Marina: Formation - Biohacking Studio
- MCT Oil: Life Pharmacy
- High-Quality Bags of Coffee Beans: Check out this list of the top coffee shops in Dubai Marina where you can pick up a bag of high-quality beans.
Soon enough, you’ll start to notice the benefits from the combination of high-quality coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil.
As you begin increasing butter and MCT over the week, you won’t feel as hungry throughout the day. And you’ll notice that despite the lower appetite, you’ll have more energy.
Don’t be surprised if you burst into random jumping jacks at home or work. Optimizing your day with bulletproof coffee is just one of the many biohacks we at Formation like to focus on as part of the daily routine.
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