Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Coconut oil in your coffee? 5 reason why it is a good idea

A good cup of coffee in the morning is like heaven for coffee-lovers. It makes them energetic and gives them a rush that nothing else can give them in the morning. A coffee lover is always looking out for different ways to make their coffee, although they are very strict about how you make it. If you like experimenting with your coffee, you must have tried flavored coffee, or various coffee pods brands, and methods of brewing it. And you must have a favorite, but have you ever tried of including coconut oil in your coffee? Sounds weird right? But don’t knock off the idea until you have tasted it.



There are tons of reasons why you should add coconut oil in your favorite beverage. It is good for health, and believe it or not it does taste better.

Let’s look at five reasons why you should use coconut oil in your coffee

It helps fight infection

Coconut oil is a good source of lauric acid, which is a fatty acid. It has an antimicrobial effect on tons of organisms. Studies show that coconut oil can help you fight tons of infections, like fungal infection and gram-positive bacteria to name a few.

It tastes good

Using a bit of coconut oil in your coffee makes it taste better. We know that it has various health benefits, but it is also good in taste. If you have heard of bulletproof coffee, you would know some people who make it use coconut oil in for a taste and also for providing energy for a long time.

It increases your metabolism

Everyone knows that coffee is one of the things that can increase your metabolism by 3-4%, which means you lose a few extra calories. Similarly, studies show that coconut oil also increases your metabolism and is said to help you lose 120 calories extra. That is mind-blowing, it is not much, but with a daily intake of these two items, you can push your metabolism to work hard to lose the extra pounds.

Helps you reduce overeating

Coconut oil has properties that control your appetite. Consuming a little coconut oil daily prevents your body from going into the mode of hunger which leads to overeating or snacking, Caffeine found in coffee is said to have the same properties, mixing these two can help you eat less or stop unnecessary snacking.

Improves digestion

Coconut oil and caffeine found in a coconut oil coffee are great for your gut. Coconut oil is a natural laxative, and caffeine is a natural stimulant. They both work together to keep your digestive system well.

How to make coconut oil coffee?

It is simple to make it:

Brew the coffee as you like, then add 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil or as per your taste. Now blend it for 20-30 seconds or till the color becomes lighter. Your coffee is ready; you can also add other things like extracts or herbs or whipped cream and drink it hot or cold.

Try this and share your experience in the comments.



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