There's a new health claim spreading around the Internet that says adding a dollop of butter to your coffee will enhance the effects of the caffeine. Dubbed "bulletproof coffee," it's supposed to make your body digest the caffeine more slowly and in turn feel more energized so you avoid a big crash later in the day.
"Adding butter to coffee is the equivalent of taking a celery stick and deep-frying it," she warns. "You're basically taking something healthy and making it unhealthy." Yikes!
And not only is "bulletproof coffee" an easy way to turn an otherwise zero calorie morning cup of Joe into a 300-calorie bomb, but since butter is mostly saturated fat, it also has some negative cardiovascular implications like raising cholesterol, says London.
But regarding the claim that caffeine will stay in your body longer, it's partially true. The added fat source does slow down the digestion process, but "you're much better off getting the same result from a protein like milk instead," says London. So if you're really looking to change up your daily coffee routine, she suggests trying cappuccinos, caffè mistos, or café au laits made with nonfat or low-fat milk.
There’s a new trend going around that may forever change the way you drink coffee. Instead of the usual cream and sugar, many people are now adding butter to their coffee and it’s just about the greatest thing ever. To most people, putting butter in their coffee sounds skeptical if not borderline dangerous, but not all butters are bad for you. In this case, there is only one kind of butter you should put in your coffee: grass-fed butter. unsalted brand is probably the most common that you can find in stores.
But why grass-fed butter? Most cows are corn or soy fed. It’s cheap and filling, but cows aren’t actually meant to eat that- they can’t even digest it properly- and their milk produces the kinds of fats you don’t want in your body. Grass-fed cows on the other hand commonly produce the best milk and beef, and the butter made from those cows is just as good. Here are five reasons why you should be putting this kind of butter in your coffee:
If you aren't drinking your own Bulletproof butter coffee right this second then it's like you don't even know about things that everyone is doing now. So let's talk more about this new trend that is not really new but looks to be headed straight for a mainstream near you.
What is butter coffee?
Butter coffee is brewed coffee blended with butter and something called MCT oil, which stands for medium chain triglycerides and is comprised of the fat from coconut/palm kernel oil. Bulletproof® coffee is a brand of coffee created in 2010, an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley who, legend has it, was "literally rejuvenated" after being given yak butter tea by locals after hiking in Tibet in 10 degree weather at 18,000 feet.
And it's really just butter and that MCT stuff?
This is the recipe:
*1 cup of black coffee
*1 to 2 tbsp of unsalted grass-fed butter
*1 to 2 tbsp of MCT oil
Blend until frothy (about 20-30 seconds):
There's a more detailed explanation of all the variations on making it here, and some folks still added sweeteners like almond milk/honey/cinnamon. The butter is said to be critically, crucially, do-not-fuck-this-up important, and must be unsalted and grass-fed (not simply "organic"). It can't be some Country Crock, k? There is a brand called Kerrygold that people swear by. And the coffee should be "good coffee," meaning at least organic, ideally single-origin beans. In the Bulletproof world, there is a proprietary coffee blend sold called "Upgraded Coffee" that is said to have low mycotoxins, which is basically mold-free (but even paleo types argue that most commercially sold coffee ought to be mold-free already, or only have unconcerningly low levels, and so maybe this thing is a bullshit thing).
Is it 'spensive?
You betcha! At least, it seems to cost more than trad-coffee. Bulletproof says it's only .47 a cup if you buy a ¾ lb bag . But a roughly 1 lb. bag of single-origin coffee at my local Groundwork is in the range. Plus, you'll be adding butter that runs per 8 oz. to it, and a big jar of MCT oil enough for a few months, probably.
What does it do?
People say it does a lot of things: Helps with energy and focus. Gives you greater mental clarity. Gives you a coffee buzz but without the jitters or acid-stomach feeling. Sustains your energy over a longer period of time (six hours). Keeps hunger at bay. Aids in weight loss. Makes you high performance.
Here are five reasons why you should be putting this kind of butter in your coffee:
1. Only grass-fed butter has the right fats :
that regulate cholesterol, not add to it. Grass-fed butter has the best ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (which reduces body fat) and is a good source of vitamin K, both of which according to a studies reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. It provides healthy fats for your brain :
and body to create cell walls (membranes) and hormones. The short-chain fatty acid Butyrate, once thought to be bad for you, has been linked to preventing neurodegenerative diseases, increased energy expenditure, and is also anti-inflammatory, further preventing heart disease.
3. Drinking it each morning puts your body :
in the routine to burn fat all day, helping you trim down overall. CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), found in grass-fed butter, has been shown to reduce body fat mass especially in overweight individuals.
4. “Bulletproof” coffee will give you energy:
as well as increase cognitive function that you can literally feel when it kicks in for about six hours- and without the crash. Mixed with more healthy fats from coconut oil, this amped up drink will help produce ketones, which are created when your body creates energy from fat rather than carbohydrates.
5. Two tablespoons of butter in your coffee:
is all you need to replace a breakfast meal altogether, making this a quick alternative for people on the go. Providing your body with essential fats and calories is a higher performance blend than a carbohydrate source like oatmeal.
When you blend it with coffee, what you get is the most pleasantly creamy drink that you can actually feel energizing your body. But why stop there? If you are going to put the best butter in your coffee, you should have the best of everything. who formulated this popular blend, the quality of your coffee beans can make a noticeable difference and adding MCT oil will absolutely boost your brain’s focus in the morning.
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