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We all know the feeling going through an early, sluggish morning as if you just can’t seem to get a move on. Usually, this is when most people reach for some sort of energy whether it comes from coffee, other caffeinated beverages, a protein shake or a balanced breakfast. There comes a point in the day, typically after lunch, when this sluggishness seems to return and again, we look for that energy boost to get back in the groove. Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up energized and motivated? To be in a better mood and have your brain turn on faster and “work smarter”? Bulletproof coffee has been called “The Toast of Silicon Valley”.

In This Healthy Insight:

1. Recipe
2. Unrefined Coconut Oil
3. Butter
4. In Addition

This energizing, high-performance recipe calls for:

• 2 ½ tablespoons of high-quality coffee beans
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter
• 8-12 ounces (1 cup) of filtered water
• French press, coffee brewer or pour over method to preserve oils/not filter them out

Unrefined Coconut Oil

Medium Chain Triglycerides are saturated fatty acids (healthy fats) that are easily digested and utilized for their multitude of benefits, especially to the brain.

• Medium chain length triglycerides allow the oil
  to be immediately used to fuel the body & brain
• Releases hormones that promote the feeling of
  fullness allowing insulin to lower, forcing the body to burn fat instead of
  carbs for energy
• Good for cells and cell membranes – integrity,
  autophagy, cleaning/detox

Butter

Grass-fed unsalted butter. I know what you’re thinking, butter?! Grass-fed butter is what makes this coffee-recipe taste extremely creamy and delicious. The grass-fed part also means there are higher amounts of:

• Omega-3s – exceptionally good for brain cell membranes, maintenance and communication enhancing memory, cognition, mood and stress responses
• CLA and beta-carotene – beneficial for fat loss, muscle building, cognitive functioning, eye and skin health
• Vitamin A, D, E, K, antioxidants and nutrients
• Butyrate – a short-chain fatty acid that helps prevent and decrease inflammation, increase metabolism, improve gut health and curb cravings