Protein coffee?
Is that even a thing?
Hey there, viewers.
Protein coffee is becoming a trend.
Word is it helps you lose weight, boost energy and increase your performance during workouts.
Sounds too good to be true, right?
Well let’s take a closer look.
In today’s video, we’ll be discussing everything you wanted to know about protein
coffee.
What is it exactly?
Is it really healthy?
How do you brew a perfect cup of coffee protein mix?
We’ll be talking about all of these AND more...
What is protein coffee, and how is it made?
Well, the name protein coffee is pretty self-explanatory.
Protein powder typically mixes well with cold coffee.
So it’s best to cool your coffee down with chilled milk, or ice cubes before you add
the powder.
Or you can simply add the powder to your cold coffee.
Not a cold coffee fan?
Well you can definitely add the powder to your hot coffee.
But you’ll have to stir continuously.
Protein powder has the tendency to clump together when added to hot beverages.
The best way to prevent clumping is to add a little quantity with every stir.
Do not dump powder in your coffee all at once.
Running late?
Morning rush?
Well use a blender instead.
There won’t be any lumps of protein floating around.
What’s your favorite way to drink coffee?
Hot or cold?
With milk or without?
Do you add creamers?
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Health Benefits of Protein Coffee
Adding protein to coffee sounds like an odd choice.
But many health nuts swear by it, and say it helps them lose weight as well as increase
performance during workouts.
1.
Improves workout performance
Coffee already carries a natural stimulant in the form of caffeine.
It’s what keeps your mind active when you’re tired.
Not only that, caffeine also improves your resistance to fatigue, as well as muscle contractions.
You only get these benefits if you start working out within an hour of drinking the coffee.
The same is the case with protein powder.
The protein shakes you drink help rebuild muscle and accelerate your recovery after
a good workout session.
Studies have shown that people who consistently add resistance training to their workout sessions
benefit from protein.
For this, you need to consume close to 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight
you have.
Results from another study showed those who had both caffeine and protein saw significant
improvement in their high-intensity exercise performance.
Considering the fact that both seem to benefit your performance, it only makes sense to combine
the two for the best results.
It’s less time-consuming to load up on the caffeine and protein your body needs to do
the workouts.
2.
Helps meet daily protein needs
If you’re in the habit of skipping breakfast, you may not be getting the protein your body
needs.
The important thing about protein is you cannot have it all in one go.
Instead, if you want your body to make the most efficient use of the protein, you need
to eat it in small parts throughout the day.
This is especially true of people who are physically active, and are looking at increasing
strength and building muscle.
The reason you need to spread it out this way is because your body will only take less
than a gram of protein for every pound.
So if you take your protein all in one go, you may not be helping your muscles at all.
For example, if you weigh about 170 pounds, it means about 35 gms of protein will be used
per meal.
The rest of the protein is either used to generate additional energy, or is flushed
out through urine.
By adding protein powder to your coffee, you’re not only covering that loss from skipping
breakfast, but also spreading out your protein intake.
If truth be told, having a healthy breakfast is the best thing for your body.
But it’s not always possible due to the nature of your work or your schedule.
By mixing protein powder in coffee, you’re giving yourself the best option for strong
muscles.
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3.
Helps you lose weight
Another advantage of adding protein powder to your coffee is the increased likelihood
of losing weight.
While it’s not any particular element of caffeine or protein powder, it’s the combination
of the two that helps weight loss.
When you have protein powder, it’s unlikely you’ll feel hungry for a good period of
time.
Your stomach will feel full for a longer period than normal.
Adding the protein powder will reduce your hunger pangs.
Over time, you’ll be consuming fewer calories.
Additionally, protein powder helps you improve your body’s metabolism.
This is because the body has to spend more energy breaking down protein.
More calories are used to break down fat and carbs.
Caffeine already has benefits related to weight loss.
Studies have shown it improves your metabolism, while also increasing the hormones that tell
your body you’re full.
It also helps decrease the hormones that signal hunger.
The combination of protein powder and coffee can only help reduce your weight and increase
your metabolism.
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Downsides of protein coffee
As with everything, there are some negatives to mixing protein with coffee.
For example, this combo will be of no use to people who have a healthy and full breakfast
with their coffee.
While protein powders are good supplements, they’re not a full substitute to whole foods.
When you eat whole foods, not only do you get the protein you need, but also vitamins
and minerals.
These natural foods also have helpful compounds that you won’t get from protein powder.
If you’re allergic to sugar additives and artificial sweeteners, you need to stay away
from protein powders.
They may also be contaminated with foreign objects such as heavy metals and pesticides.
What one should not mistake about protein coffee is that one ingredient does not enhance
the other.
It’s that consuming protein coffee takes care of multiple things in one go.
For instance, protein powder does not significantly increase the effects of caffeine.
The way the body processes both ingredients is entirely different.
The caffeine from coffee goes directly into your bloodstream.
This is why you feel more active after drinking a cup of coffee.
Protein, however, has to go through the stomach.
You may feel tempted to add more protein powder than necessary.
But you need to avoid doing that as excess protein needs to pass through the urine.
This could spell diarrhea and indigestion.
Not to mention nausea and headaches.
If your diet is already pretty well-rounded, you don’t necessarily need to use protein
powder.
Protein powder is most beneficial to those who may not be able to get the required protein
through their diet, whether by choice, or due to allergies.
But make sure you don’t mistake drinking protein coffee for eating food.
A protein coffee is certainly nowhere close to a full meal.
For one, you only get protein and none of the other vitamins or minerals.
As with everything else, moderation is key with protein coffee.
Once or twice a day is enough for this drink.
Anything in excess is likely to give you some unwanted side effects.
Iced Coffee Protein Shake
This is my personal favorite recipe.
It’s one you can try at home.
I’m sure you’ll love it.
Add ice cubes, almond milk, and a frozen banana to the blender.
Throw in one scoop of protein powder.
I prefer the chocolate flavored kind.
Next, add one cup of coffee.
Make sure it’s cooled down.
You can add sugar or honey if you want.
Blend all of these ingredients together.
Voila!
Your protein coffee is ready to drink.
Protein coffee is a great way to add more protein to your diet.
But eating whole foods is always the best option.
There are wholesome foods you should be adding to your daily diet to get your protein fix.
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Or how about What Eating More Protein Does To Your Body?
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Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about getting healthy with protein.
Have you tried protein coffee yet?
Are you looking forward to it?
Let us know in the comments below!