Butter in Your Coffee? Why You Should Add Fat to Your Java

Butter coffee is one of the hottest trends in the keto, intermittent fasting, and low-crab diet worlds. Once just made at home in a blender, its popularity has boomed into local coffee chains across the country. Not familiar with butter coffee? Well, it’s just as it sounds, emulsified butter—or another healthy fat like coconut milk or oil—in a cup of joe. While it might seem weird at first, the health and dietary benefits speak for themselves. Here are a few reasons to give it a try.

Stay Full for Longer

If busy mornings keep you from eating breakfast or you’re following an intermittent fasting weight loss regimen, then butter coffee is perfect for you. Many people find fasting until lunch a struggle as they fight off hunger pains and cravings, however, a dose of healthy fat in the morning bridges that gap and eases stomach discomfort. Butter and other healthy fats are more calorie-dense than protein or carbohydrates. Your body breaks fats down slowly, aiding in satiety, keeping you full and happy as you power through the morning.

Get a Quick Dose of Omega-3 Fats to Start the Day

As a part of any healthy weight loss meal plan or program, omega-3 fatty acids provide support and nourishment your body needs. Among a long list of health benefits, omega-3 fats can:

· Reduce inflammation

· Promote heart health

· Support brain health

Find omega-3 fats in fish like salmon, tuna, and krill, as well as in fish oil supplements. Grass-fed (vs. grain-fed) butter contains omega-3 fatty acids. So, in addition to drinking a creamy and filling beverage every morning, you’ll also get a healthy dose of omegas.

Reduce the Jitters

Not everyone handles caffeine the same way. Caffeine sensitivity is highly individual, explaining why some people down a pot without a zip of energy, and others feel jittery after a sip.Adding healthy fats to coffee helps your body process caffeine at a steadier pace. This slow break down of fat slows the rapid release of the caffeine. So if you're caffeine-sensitive, try a little fat in your coffee for steady alertness instead of nervous jitters. 

Delicious Taste Without the Guilt

If you typically dump non-dairy creamer into your cup assuming it won't impact your health, you're in for a surprise. Many of the popular flavored coffee creamers contain sugars, artificial flavors, and other ingredients that don’t fit into a nutritious diet. Adding butter or coconut oil provides small doses of lauric acid or MCT, which studies show have some significant health benefits. Oh, and did we mention it tastes great too?

Butter coffee tip: Use a blender to emulsify the fat into your coffee. The result is a creamy, frothy drink that rivals any coffee house cappuccino. Adding additional flavor enhancers like cinnamon, vanilla, or cacao powder only furthers the flavor experience.

About 131 Method

The 131 Method is more than a typical diet. Rather than putting you in a one-size-fits-all box, the 131 Method takes your individual goals, lifestyle, and other factors into account to create the perfect weight loss meal plan for you. The program follows three distinct phases to help balance hormones, improve gut health, and turn your metabolism into a fat-burning machine without having to follow strict rules or restrictive eating plans. With celebrity fitness trainer Chalene Johnson’s proven approach, you can experiment and find foods that get you results.Completely supported by a strong 131 Method community,a trusted panel of doctors, registered dietitians, industry experts, and researchers, it’s a perfect recipe for success.

Learn more about the 131 Method at 131method.com