Bullet Proof Coffee (BPC), also known as Butter Coffee, is a drink gaining popularity in the Paleo and ketogenic diet community for its unique capability of providing amazing amounts of focus and energy. It is 100% natural and often used as a healthy alternative to chemical-rich coffee creamers and energy drinks.
Many health-conscious drinkers use BPC as a pre-workout aid to give that extra ‘kick,’ while assisting in weight loss. Additionally, it can be used to increase mental stimulation and focus.
What is Bulletproof Coffee?
BPC is an ancient trend throughout the world. For example, for centuries Ethiopians have been drinking butter in their coffee, and yak butter tea (also known as Tibetan Tea) is a preferred traditional drink in Tibet admired for its energy supplying assets.
One cup is about 450 calories and 50 grams of fat. This may sound like a lot of fat, but many studies would show that a moderate amount of healthy fat has many significant health benefits. BPC can be used as a meal replacement, pre-workout nutrition, or as a snack throughout the day. BPC should be taken as part of a balanced diet and used in moderation.
Bulletproof Coffee Benefits
- Increased Energy. The caffeine mixed with butter causes the caffeine to last longer in the body to give extended periods of energy without the ‘crash’ experienced from regular coffee and energy drinks. Caffeine levels peak about 60-90 minutes after drinking.
- Fat Loss. Coconut oil has been shown to increase fat loss, enhancements, body composition, and helps regulate cholesterol levels. If using as a pre-workout drink, for the best effects have a cup of BPC one hour before training.
- Muscle Gain. Exercise and coffee both increases cellular energy, while concurrently reducing muscle building mechanisms in order to cause it to “spring back” to build more muscle once food is consumed.
- Increased metabolism. BPC is a quick, healthy, and expedient way to increase fat and calorie intake. The fats in BPC are the healthiest fats needed by our bodies for optimal energy. It is important to use butter from grass-fed cows to obtain the most natural, proper ratios of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
How to Make Bullet Proof Coffee
Start by brewing a cup of single origin, fair trade, Arabica coffee. Add one to two tablespoons of unsalted, grass-fed butter like Kerry Gold Butter. Add one tablespoon of coconut oil or MCT oil. Add natural sweetener like Stevia if desired. With a blender or immersion blender, blend ingredients until frothy. Enjoy.
