Butter in My Coffee?
Most people I know can't live without their coffee. In fact, around 64% of Americans drink coffee daily. While coffee has some benefits, coffee or lattes with excessive sugar negate any positive effects of coffee. Many people have started drinking butter coffee, also called keto coffee as a way to make coffee healthier.Butter coffee is black brewed coffee with 1 Tbs grass fed unsalted butter and 1Tbs MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil or coconut oil. It is high calorie and high fat but does not contain any carbohydrates. MCT oil is easily digestible and is a quick energy source that can boost your metabolism. Butter coffee gained popularity as more people started following the keto diet. It was also popularized by Dave Asprey, who invented Bulletproof coffee, a type of butter coffee.Benefits of butter coffee are said to be improved concentration and sustained energy throughout the day. Proponents state it a helps with weight loss, increases satiety and makes you feel full longer while curbing your appetite. It is also a good source of antioxidants.Beware that butter coffee is high in calories and high in saturated fat, so it should be used as an added drink unless you are following a specific diet plan.