Many of us have heard the trend of bullet-proof coffee (which is basically coffee that is blended with grass-fed butter or medium chain triglyceride oil (MCT oil).
Don't get this wrong ...this doesn't mean excessive amounts of fat.
The next feature should be a moderate serving size of protein (for men that is about the size of a deck and a half of cards and for women about a deck of cards), and finally low glycemic carbs (about the size of a half-cup if grains/beans/starchy root vegetables) or if they are low starch vegetables (green leafy vegetables, salad toppings) about the size of a half of plate.
I must admit 3 years ago I jumped on the trend and jumped right off. My love of iced-americano's has been the main reason I strayed. Also I don't really need another reason to like coffee...I like it enough.
Fast forward and I have been doing a lot of study and research on the impact of food on blood sugar. Its amazing to me how many of us fall into the pre-diabetic category and even with a normal caloric diet and adequate exercise carry an extra 30-40 lbs. This is a complex web that involves stress, sleep, gut health, and hormonal health.
So the emphasis in this arena today is to add healthy fats as the main caloric feature of your plate.
Some people state that you can get to place where your body is more "fat-adapted" and not "carb-adapted. When you are fat adapted you burn fat for fuel and your blood sugars are more stable. When you are carb-adapted you are stuck in a carb crave cycle and it's very difficult to manage weight.
Some people state that you can get to place where your body is more "fat-adapted" and not "carb-adapted. When you are fat adapted you burn fat for fuel and your blood sugars are more stable. When you are carb-adapted you are stuck in a carb crave cycle and it's very difficult to manage weight.
Don't get this wrong ...this doesn't mean excessive amounts of fat.
It means eat adequate portion sizes of fats as the main caloric feature of your dish.
The fats should be those full of monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. Not trans-fats. And more means like a tablespoon and a half of fat at each meal, or handful of nuts, or 3/4 of an average avocado. Instead of none, nonfat,low fat, which is typically recommended trying to prevent diabetes.
Realize though; there are lipid disorders or gall bladder disorders that do require fat avoidance so please know that you should make sure this right for you. That being said; I have never met a person who eats too much fat. Usually the body stops us from eating to much fat (ie. satiety or worse... loose stools).
Realize though; there are lipid disorders or gall bladder disorders that do require fat avoidance so please know that you should make sure this right for you. That being said; I have never met a person who eats too much fat. Usually the body stops us from eating to much fat (ie. satiety or worse... loose stools).
The next feature should be a moderate serving size of protein (for men that is about the size of a deck and a half of cards and for women about a deck of cards), and finally low glycemic carbs (about the size of a half-cup if grains/beans/starchy root vegetables) or if they are low starch vegetables (green leafy vegetables, salad toppings) about the size of a half of plate.
Enter All-day coffee.
Many people I know have cereal, donuts, toast, and coffee for breakfast. For those lean and non-insulin resistant this may be a non-issue.
People who are blood sugar fragile know it it's a recipe for disaster.
So many opt for higher protein meals that are more stable . Many opt for eggs and sausage which gets old after a while. Or smoothies, which are fabulous, but can actually be pretty off putting for blood sugar sometimes.
So many opt for higher protein meals that are more stable . Many opt for eggs and sausage which gets old after a while. Or smoothies, which are fabulous, but can actually be pretty off putting for blood sugar sometimes.
The All-day coffee provides caffeine, fat and, protein, and resistant fiber and will satisfy hunger and keep blood sugar fairly stable. It can be taken alone for adults who can be satisfied with it.
Here is how you make it.
a. Brew 8-10 oz of black drip coffee. I personally use 2-3 shots of espresso roast.
b. After brewing pour hot coffee over 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or 1 Tablespoon of MCT oil
c. Place mixture in high speed blender and blend for 30 seconds.
d. Add 1 tablespoon WeDo Green Banana Flour (a source of SIBO friendly resistant starch)
e. Add 1 teaspoon of Great Lakes Gelatin (Bovine) . A source of protein and amino acids
f. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (more or less to test)
g. Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla powder. (more or less to taste)
h. Blend until frothy and drink. I sometimes serve mine over ice.
I checked my blood sugar pre-drink, and 2 hours post and it only went up 12 points. I am not diabetic or pre-diabetic but I do monitor my blood sugars as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Just to give you an idea 12 points is not much 2 hours after a meal. Many meals will spike sugars 40-50 points.
I hope this is a "functional" type breakfast that is more nutritious than coffee and donut for the on-the-go types.
Note if the Green Banana Flour or Gelatin is too much for you . Don't use it. Or try using less.
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