A huge trend going on right now is Bullet Proof Coffee (BPC). If you don\u2019t know what it is, BPC is actually a recipe designed to replace your breakfast.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how it works, add:<\/p>\n
\n– 2 cups of coffee<\/p>\n
– 2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter<\/p>\n
– 1-2 tablespoons of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) Oil<\/p>\n
– All mixed in a blender until it looks like a latte
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\nNow this isn\u2019t just any coffee.<\/p>\n
It claims to be loaded with super healthy, energy loaded ingredients that support fat loss. Think \u201csupercharged\u201d coffee. Or UpgradedTM<\/sup> coffee to be exact.<\/p>\n Yep, they even trademarked it.<\/p>\n So I decided to look into this BPC trend after I received a disturbing email from a loyal subscriber, Brett, who GAINED weight within a week of trying it.<\/p>\n Ruh Roh. <\/strong><= thanks for rubbing it in Scooby Doo<\/em><\/p>\n So I tried it myself, because I strongly believe you can\u2019t judge anything in life without trying it first.<\/p>\n And the verdict\u2026<\/p>\n I\u2019m not a fan.<\/p>\n Coffee is awesome.<\/p>\n Butter is awesome.<\/p>\n And boy, who doesn\u2019t love saturated fats?<\/p>\n \u201cThen KV what\u2019s your problem, yo?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Aside from the fact you\u2019re committing the ultimate crime against coffee\u2026<\/p>\n You\u2019re missing out on a LOT of Essential Nutrients<\/strong><\/p>\n You see, I\u2019m not surprised it \u201cworks\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n Eating large amount of fat will kill your appetite for hours, especially if you\u2019re \u201cketoadapted\u201d and used to eating a low carb, high fat diet.<\/p>\n This can provide plenty of energy by elevating ketone levels in your blood, which provides fuel for your brain. That\u2019s why people report feeling greater mental alertness using BPC.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s assume you eat 3 meals a day, which is pretty common.<\/p>\n By drinking bulletproof coffee, you are essentially replacing 1 of 3 meals with a something that is low in essential nutrients.<\/p>\n Yes, grass fed butter does contain fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamin A and K2), CLA and butyrate. All good stuff.<\/p>\n But MCT Oil is essentially 100% empty calories.<\/strong> It\u2019s refined and processed with no nutrients \u2013 plus it\u2019s about as far from \u201cPaleo\u201d as a food can get. Paleo is based on nutrient density<\/em> \u2013 and that\u2019s why animal meats were a favorite for them.<\/p>\n And worst of all\u2026 You\u2019re getting NO protein or greens.<\/p>\n So while BPC does contain some nutrients, it\u2019s nothing compared to what you\u2019d get from a nutritious breakfast.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s do a quick breakfast comparison \u201cKV vs BPC\u201d<\/strong> using my new favorite app, Cronometer…<\/p>\n Right now, my fave breaky is 2 whole organic eggs (boiled), 1 Ezekiel wrap + 2 cups of spinach (saut\u00e9ed in organic vegetable broth), plus a black Renegade Roast coffee<\/a>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n – 31 grams protein<\/p>\n – 14 grams fiber<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n Plus…<\/p>\n – Over 100% of the RDA for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, and Manganese.<\/p>\n – Over 15% of the RDA for every nutrient<\/strong> except Selenium, Vitamin B12,<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s take a look at bulletproof coffee<\/strong> \u2013 2 cups of coffee, 2 tablespoons of MCT oil, 2 tablespoons of butter:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n – 1 gram of protein<\/p>\n – 0 grams of fiber<\/p>\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Not to mention…<\/p>\n – Under 10% of the RDA for every nutrient<\/strong> except Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5 (which range from 22-28% of the RDA).<\/p>\n While I don\u2019t believe in counting calories \u2013 you can\u2019t ignore the fact one gram of fat contains 9 kcal of energy vs protein and carbs which each contain approx 4 kcal.<\/p>\n It\u2019s more than double. (Math genius right here!)<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the thing\u2026<\/p>\n What\u2019s wrong with just simple freshly brewed organic coffee?<\/em><\/p>\n Nothing. <\/strong>So don\u2019t mess with it.<\/p>\n Every morning, I enjoy a cup of French-pressed Renegade Roast Coffee<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong> that my good friend and fellow coffee lover Jay Ferruggia founded. The light roast is totally delish.<\/p>\n In fact, it\u2019s freakin\u2019 amazing!<\/p>\n Coffee has a number of benefits like:<\/p>\n – Plain, black coffee can potentially help enhance the process of liberating fatty acids before a workout through naturally occurring caffeine.<\/p>\n – It\u2019s been shown to increase focus and even assist in the process of fat-burning during exercise.<\/p>\n – A few published studies also indicate caffeine can increase the absorption of post workout carbohydrates (via nutrient partitioning).<\/p>\n That\u2019s why I start my day with a black coffee, and make sure I get a \u201cfix\u201d before my workout.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Personally, putting butter in coffee is blasphemy. Grass fed or not. Bullet Proof Coffee may work for some people, but be a complete disaster for others.<\/p>\n If it works for you \u2013 awesomeness. But if it\u2019s clearly NOT, and your blood markers are going up or you\u2019re gaining weight, please stop.<\/p>\n OK, I\u2019m stepping off my soapbox now.<\/p>\n Rant over.<\/p>\n Enjoy your day!<\/p>\n Kate \u201cdon\u2019t mess with my coffee<\/em>\u201d Vidulich<\/p>\n PS. If you\u2019re a coffee fan, I highly recommend you try Renegade Roast<\/a>. The Light Roast is hands down one of the best tasting blends I\u2019ve ever tried \u2013 and I\u2019m very particular about my coffee\u2026 as you know!<\/p>\n![\"Coffee-Bean\"](\"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Coffee-Bean-300x225.jpg\")
Before I get to my reason why, let\u2019s be clear…<\/p>\n#1 Reason Why I DON\u2019T Do Bullet Proof coffee:<\/h2>\n
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