Content Overview:Bronzed coffee is a combination of coffee, oil and butter as a breakfast substitute.
A number of people and professionals from different fields claim that the consumption of bulletproof coffee brings a number of health benefits.
But is this really the case and is bulletproof coffee a suitable choice for each and every one of us?
In thisBiopedia article, we'll take a look at what bulletproof coffee is, why you should consume it, and whether it's completely safe to consume.
We also look at its potential health benefits, its drawbacks and who can benefit from drinking it.
Armored coffee - what is it?
Bronzed coffee is a drink that combines coffee, oil and butter. It is a creamy coffee served warm and resembles a latte in appearance and, according to some people, in taste. The original recipe comes from the health blog Bulletproof.
What's more, bulletproof coffee has become something of a must-have for people on a ketone or high-fat diet.
People who consume or have consumed bulletproof coffee claim that it has a number of benefits, including:
- maintaining energy levels throughout the day
- preventing hunger
- improving mental focus
Because bulletproof coffee is a relatively new product, no scientific study has yet been conducted to tell us whether it is beneficial or detrimental to health.
Armored coffee - how to prepare it
There are four steps to making bulletproof coffee:
- Using freshly ground coffee beans, brew 1 cup of coffee using a French press.
- Add 1 tablespoon of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, which is usually derived from coconut oil.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cow butter or a similar alternative.
- Blend in a blender for 20 to 30 seconds.
The coffee mixture should look frothy and creamy. People usually drink it warm.
Bronzed coffee - the benefits
Drinking coffee in moderation has a number of health benefits and can reduce the risk of death due to heart disease and several types of cancer.
Coffee in the morning can improve mental focus and help a person feel more awake and alert.
This effect usually lasts for a few hours at most.
The recipe for bulletproof coffee uses MCT oil derived from coconut. MCT oil contains medium-long chain triglyceride fats.
The shorter the chain of fats, the faster the body can break them down.
A 2015 review of research found that MCTs may be more beneficial for weight loss than the long-chain fats that most other oils contain.
However, the authors conclude that there is not enough research to determine whether MCTs are safe and effective as a dietary supplement.
Bronzed coffee in the ketone diet
Normally, the body converts carbohydrates into energy before using fat.
If there are not enough carbohydrates available, then the body uses its fat stores as an alternative energy source.
When the body uses its fat reserves, it produces ketones.
A ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates and high in fat.
Fans of bulletproof coffee argue that it fits into the ketogenic eating plan because it contains fat but not carbohydrates, and the body converts the MCT oil into ketones.
Armored coffee in diabetes
Some studies claim that a low-carb diet may be beneficial for some people with type 2 diabetes.
A low-carbohydrate diet may help a person with diabetes to:
- reduce the risk of heart attack or heart disease
- lose weight, if necessary
- lower their blood sugar level
Doctors usually recommend following a low-carbohydrate diet for only a short time.
Bulk coffee - for whom is it a good alternative?
People following a ketogenic or low-carb diet for health reasons may benefit from drinking bulletproof coffee in moderation.
Drinking a version of bulletproof coffee along with a healthy snack occasionally is unlikely to be harmful to health.
One can reduce the amount of butter and oil they add to the drink to reduce saturated fat.
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