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Der / Die / Das Butter?

Ein beliebtes Streitthema.

Der Duden definiert Butter als feminin. Wikipedia merkt an, dass im Norddeutschen auch der männliche Artikel verwendet wird. Woher aber kommt die Verwendung des neutralen Artikels? Und in welchen Regionen wird was verwendet?

Die Butter

Hier handelt es sich um ein Lehnwort aus dem griechischen βούτυρον oder dem lateinischen butyrum. Vielleicht war daher das Geschlecht des Wortes nie ganz klar. Siehe dazu auch folgende Fragen hier:

In unterschiedlichen Regionen Deutschlands wurde zum Teil wie im Latein ein Neutrum gebildet, aber es gab auch das Maskulinum. Heute hat sich das Femininum durchgesetzt. Die anderen Varianten blieben aber in den Dialekten erhalten. Über die unterschiedlichen Genus schreiben die Grimms in ihrem Wörterbuch:

Die deutschen stämme, welche das wort annahmen, schwanken in genus und flexion. ags. butere, gen. buteran f., fries butere, gen. butera, engl. butter, nnl. boter, nhd. butter, unveränderlich. ahd. aber kann in landstrichen, wo mhd. butter, gen. butteren, nhd. butter, gen. buttern m. vorkommt, auch ein männliches putiro, putirin gesetzt werden. Man spricht noch heute in Östreich, Baiern, Tirol, in der Schweiz, selbst in der Pfalz und in Franken der butter, der buttern

Auch im schwäbischen Dialekt ist Butter ein Maskulinum.

Man kann nun spekulieren, dass vielleicht das Geschlecht des ursprünglich für Butter verwendeten Wortes übernommen wurde: der Anke, das Schmalz. Dafür habe ich aber keine Belege finden können.

Also ich arbeite seit 1,5 Jahren in einem Kindergarten in Ravensburg und dort gibt es etliche Leute die der Butter sagen, aber in Niedersachsen, wo ich bis vor kurzem lebte, habe ich noch nie einen Menschen der Butter sagen hören.

"Der" Butter entstand oft verwendet in Zusammenhang mit dem alemannischen Wort für Butter "Anken" (noch heute in der Schweiz üblich). Der (Butter-)Anken ist das Stück Butter, welches früher in eine geschnitzte Holzform (den Buttermodel) gedrückt, somit geformt und danach gekühlt und in Butterpapier eingewickelt wurde.

In meinem Schwabenland sagt man "die Butter". "Der Butter" sagt auf der Ostalb kein Mensch. Und wenn man es schwäbisch sagt, dann gibt es kein der oder die, es heißt z.B. "Gib mer mol da Butter" oder "Gib mer mol d'Butter". Hin und wieder gefolgt von einem ". bitte".

Badendialekt: Ich hätte gerne von der Butter, der Wurst. Der = dieser.

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An beiden Tagen ist der Hof nur zum Be- und Entladen verfügbar und daher das Parken auf dem Gelände leider nicht möglich.

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What's the Deal with Butter in Coffee?

While foraging for lunch last week, I stumbled into a quaint gluten-free, grain-free, worry-free restaurant, built from a repurposed storage container. Looking over the menu, and debating whether I should order the quinoa or arugula salad, I noticed a peculiar offering simply called 'butter coffee.' What is that all about? I just had to know.

The practice of putting a pat of butter in your morning drink isn't a completely new concept. In Tibet, you may be offered a cup of Tibetan tea in the morning, where the ingredients are butter, tea, and salt or black pepper. You might find it in Singapore, too, where coffee beans (usually of a lower quality) are stir-fried with butter in a wok before being strained through a filter into your cup. These morning drinks are said to provide energy throughout your day, and the same was touted about the butter coffee I was about to order — something that will not only rev up my body and mind, but keep me full all morning.

The coffee served at this particular establishment was a take on "bulletproof coffee," a term coined by David Asprey, and a coffee recipe — with butter — that many people have adopted as part of their morning ritual. It's particularly popular among individuals on a paleo diet. I know a few people who love it, and swear by it.

One peculiar ingredient in 'bulletproof coffee' is MCT oil, a common supplement that claims to be all-naturally from compressed oils of palms and coconut. Just like butter, it touts itself as being fuel that helps energize your body and jumpstart your metabolism.

I'm particularly skeptical to new things, especially those using ingredients that have an acronym for the name, but I gave the butter coffee a shot. I enjoyed it.

The butter gave an assured creaminess to the drink, the oil added a silky texture. It wasn't until the end when I got that familiar taste of butter, but it was subdued and more palatable next to something bitter like coffee. The taste lingers on your tongue for a bit, then it makes you come back for another sip.

The drink filled me up, and about halfway through the cup I sensed that warmth from within — that feeling I'm sure most people refer to as "energy." I don't think I'll adopt adding butter to my coffee routine, but I see where the folks who do are coming from. If I try again though, I may go for something a little more natural sounding than MCT oil, and just try to add some coconut milk.

Have you tried butter in your coffee? Do you drink "Bulletproof Coffee"?

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Better than “Bulletproof” Coffee

Your cup of coffee sucks.

Because haven’t you heard? If it’s not giving you mystically-energizing, cognition-elevating, biology-“hacking,” body “reprogramming,” fat-melting superpowers (and most importantly, if you didn’t pay this guy 20 bucks for a tiny bag of your coffee beans), then well—you’ve got nothing more than a mug full of deadly toxins in your hands.

At least, that’s what the blogger behind the cultishly-weird following of so-called “Bulletproof coffee” will have you believe.

What’s Wrong with Bulletproof Coffee

So, first, what the heck are we talking about with this “bulletproof” stuff? What is bulletproof coffee?

You can see the recipe here, but the gist is this: use special brand of coffee that the guy sells at like an 800% markup, add special MCT oil (this is like coconut oil, but higher in medium-chain-triglycerides) which he also hocks with a huge pricetag, then add up to 2/3 of a stick of butter. Yeah, you read that right. And this is all you’re supposed to have for breakfast.

Okay. There are some serious issues here. For one thing, this is a “meal” that’s absurdly high in fat, with no carbohydrate.

Now, obviously, I’m a big fan of high-quality, healthy saturated fats. Especially the healthy fats in grass-fed butter. Obviously. But just because something is healthy, doesn’t mean it should constitute the vast majority of your diet (or of any particular meal for that matter). I don’t think any particular nutrient should make up the vast majority of your diet.

As I hope to have already established, my stance is that healthy eating is about balance. Clearly, this bulletproof guy (I’m sorry, but I’m not going to refer to him as an “executive” of anything) disagrees.

The problem with eating a crazy amount of fat without much of other nutrients, and an abnormally high-fat diet in general, goes beyond the simple principles of a balanced diet. It can actually be quite toxic. That’s because large amounts of fat pull endotoxins from your intestines out into your bloodstream, creating damaging stress to the liver. It’s just another example of why there’s always such thing as, “too much of a good thing.”

Ironically, the whole reason why the bulletproof guy wants you to use his special brand of coffee for this bulletproof coffee recipe stuff, is because it’s low in a substance found in coffee called mycotoxins. Funnily enough, he even uses this study which actually shows that the low levels of mycotoxins present in coffee are not a real concern to health, to reference the supposed danger of the toxins in regular coffee. So that you’ll buy his instead, and drown it in unnatural amounts of saturated fat. Swap out small, harmless levels of mycotoxins, for a big ol’ slew of endotoxemia. Nice.

The next problem, is that this is a lot of liquid to be taking in, without any gluocose or sodium to keep the extracellular fluids balanced. When your fluids become too diluted, this creates a serious stress on the metabolism, which is why I don’t recommend drinking large amounts of water all day long just because you read some article in a magazine that said you should. (My oh-so-controversial advice regarding water is to drink when you’re thirsty. Novel concept, huh?)

But by far the BIGGEST issue I have with the recommendations in the post is that it’s advised to only drink this coffee for your breakfast, with no actual food.

Bad, bad, really bad idea.

Here’s the deal. No matter how much people like the bulletproof guy like to spout off about how they’ve “reprogrammed” themselves to burn fat instead of glucose, and how inferior those “sugar-burners” are, they’re neglecting to acknowledge the fact that all bodies burn both glucose and fat. No special “programing” required. However, denying your body glucose under the delusion that burning purely fat is the healthy way to go, is a recipe for disaster.

“It will keep you satisfied with level energy for 6 hours if you need it. And because I’m having it for breakfast, I’m programming my body to burn fat for energy all day long!” (source)

Oh, cool. So you’re stressing your body out to the point that it uses lipolysis, or the release of free fatty acids in the bloodstream to be used as fuel, which is an adaptive stress response and a biomarker of disease and aging.

And by the way? You’re still getting sugar to burn in there somewhere, pal. Whether you eat it or not.

The person who thinks he’s a superiorly-healthy “fat-burner” by eating 2/3 a stick of butter in one sitting, and denying himself any source of carbohydrate, will still manage to produce and use glucose. Because the body needs it. In fact, if you don’t consume enough glucose, your body will literally start eating itself to get it. It’s called gluconeogenesis, meaning that while your body is releasing adrenaline to mobilize fat to be used as fuel, your adrenals are also releasing cortisol to break down body tissue. Like from your muscles and organs. And then your liver has to convert those proteins into glucose to raise your blood sugar. It’s very taxing, very stressful, and not at all an ideal way to get your glucose.

And it’s bound to happen when you do this:

“Try this just once, with only 2 Tbs of butter, and have nothing else for breakfast. You will experience one of the best mornings of your life, with boundless energy and focus. It’s amazing.” (source)

The only reason you’d end up experiencing “boundless energy” as a result of having nothing more than a big cup of coffee with a half stick of butter in it for breakfast, is because your body would likely be experiencing an acute stress response and an active hyperadrenaline state. If this is all you have for breakfast, expect the stress-promoting effects of denying your body its ideal source of fuel for the energy your body needs to expend during the first half of the day.

Want a better way to do coffee? I have a suggestion.

Better than “Bulletproof” Coffee Recipe

• A mug of organic, fair-trade coffee
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed cream or half-and-half (find local raw dairy here)
• Sweetener to taste—organic cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses, or a mix for a varied flavor
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (find the highest-quality coconut oil in bulk here) and/or 1 teaspoon grass-fed butter
• 1 tablespoon grass-fed gelatin powder
• A small pinch of real salt

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Simply add the ingredients together and stir. When adding gelatin, if it’s regular red-canister gelatin (the kind that gels—learn all about the differences between types of gelatin here), you will need to add it very slowly, sprinkling in a thin layer, stirring as you go, and repeat, so you don’t get clumps. If you’d like, you can also whip up your coffee with a blender (an immersion blender would be easiest) to give it a nice bit of frothiness on top.

Keep in mind, you don’t have to use these exact amounts—you can use more or less depending on your own unique needs. For example, if you are not used to consuming much saturated fat, your tummy might not appreciate this much at first. Start slowly when introducing foods with high amounts of saturated fat like coconut oil and butter. Cream is generally tolerated a little more easily. And some people simply do not require as much fat as others, so listen to your own body and your own tastes, and adjust accordingly. You also may want to consider the overall nutrient content of whatever food you’re eating it with, to keep it balanced.

Now, here’s the most important part of my recipe—drink your coffee along with some food! Granted, this coffee is at least a much more balanced beverage than the original “bulletproof” coffee, but it ain’t no meal, honey. Eat. The food. Your metabolism will thank you.

Why this is better

Consuming coffee as a part of a balanced meal which provides appropriate sources of energy (carbohydrate), moderate amounts of fat, balancing electrolytes, and protein, is the only way to go. Unless you want to rev up a bunch of stress hormones and and experience the fun symptoms that result, such as peeing every five seconds, wild mood swings, crashing blood sugar, low body temperature, and the eventual burnout from that hormonal high which leads to complete exhaustion and metabolic damage.

You’ll run into problems like these when you don’t consume enough foods which stimulate the metabolism and minimize stress. The most powerfully anti-stress and pro-metabolic nutrients are natural sugars, starches, salt, saturated fat, and certain amino acids such as those found in gelatin. This coffee, combined with a balanced meal or snack, can provide all of that. The bulletproof stuff? Gets you the fat, and neglects everything else. And drowns you in unbalanced, diluted fluid.

To learn more about balancing your food and drinks so that your overall diet is metabolically-supportive instead of destructive, I highly recommend reading a book by my friend and independent health researcher, Matt Stone, called Eat for Heat. It’s a concise and easy-to-follow guide that will help you understand the science behind why all this stuff matters so you can start implementing some simple changes that will make a big difference, fast.

How do you take your coffee?

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Winnie says

I love this, Emily! Much better recommendations than that whole IF bullcrap.

ButterBeliever says

Jay August says

Winnie, have you tried IF yet? If not don’t call it BS. It’s one thing having an opinion another just having a guess. I have been doing IF for 12 months now and can tell you without doubt that it works better than balanced meals.

I think the whole issue of balanced meals is overdone and this article is a case in point. Just how we would have evolved with balanced meals each day is a mystery to me. The fact is that the human species has evolved to make use of what is available when it’s available and that means having an over consumption of something all the time, whether it’s carbs or fats or protein’s.

ButterBeliever says

Winnie is a naturopathic doctor. She’s not an idiot. Just because you’ve tried something for 12 months without ill effects (yet, and that you know of), doesn’t mean it’s legit.

Have fun continuing to starve yourself into advanced aging and disease. We’ll be eating the food.

Debbie says

I did IF for about 18 months, along with Primal/Paleo for 1 year prior. My diet was absolutely perfect and pristine-super low carb, no grains. What a big fat mistake that was! Now I am trying to recover from weight gain, adrenal burn-out and hypothyroidism. Stupid me. I guess I finally clued in that something was amiss when I started waking up in the morning so cold that I was unable to move. I could not function. I missed so many days of work and got into big trouble because of my escalating sick time. So I bought a thermometer and started checking my morning temps. Can you believe 34.9C? That is what IF did for me. Crap!

ButterBeliever says

Sadly, I’m not at all surprised. So sorry you’re having to go through this difficult recovery! And thank you for sharing.

Jen says

I got hooked into the BP coffee, and it wasn’t bad, nice and creamy, but doing IF it all went down hill from there. I too am in recovery, a body temp of 34.8, now I am back up to 36.7 and eating the food. I still have my coffee but with cream, and its now suggested having sugar back with so it downs the cortisol release.

MC says

Dave does not recommend IF to women. Dave also recommends that men get a high amount of carbs at least once a week, with women at least twice a week, with plenty of calories everyday.

If people have problems, they probably didn’t follow those instructions, though I’m sure they’ll tell everyone they did it perfect.

Eileen Patterson says

Yikes, I am really happy I found this website – I was using IF and BP coffee, with exercise, to rebuild myself from the ill effects of the Hcg diet. Now I am reading this and am glad I learned about it before I ended up waking up cold with too many sick days. Thank you!

Sarah says

I went though what sounds like the same thing (which people seem to disbelieve, since “you can’t gain. Weight if you’re not overeating.”) I would love to talk to you!

Ronnie says

Dr. Sara Gottfried is also a doctor and so are other people who have been guests on Asprey’s podcast. Do these people have some vested interest in his company or are they just not the right kind of doctors?

Brandi says

Your right on most of what you said, don’t let anyone, even ‘doctors’ convivnce you what you feel is somehow wrong. bein a doctor means you went to school and proved to your teachers you can read and repeat. Dont get me wrong, its hard work and they deserve those degrees bu it good for somethings not totally great for others. Case in point doctors told me I absolutely didn’t need my gallbladder, I wish then I knew they were wrong. Are you eating your vegetables and maybe some supplements(its clear we can no longer get all we need from food)? High quality proteins and fats( Ie grass fed, pastured)? Feel Good? Awesome your good to go, Congrats by the way on your new found health.

Jessica T says

I hadn’t heard of this bulletproof whatever until this post. So thanks for warning me ahead of time! lol 😉

I love a cup in the morning. I retrained myself to drink coffee AFTER breakfast. I was drinking it before eating and then not eating much for breakfast or just skipping breakfast altogether! I was putting lots of store bought creamer into my coffee as well. After learning about real food I stopped drinking coffee, ate breakfast instead, and then brought the coffee back later. And no more store bought creamers. If I want flavor, I make it from scratch myself.

alissa says

eema.gray says

Much like a poster above me, I don’t drink coffee first thing in the morning. First, I drink water or bone broth to thirst. Depending on a host of factors, that could be 8 oz or a quart (or more, when I was pregnant). After or while drinking my non caffinated fluids, I also have breakfast, a substantial one with plenty of calories to jump start the day. THEN I make my coffee. Generally, I just use heavy cream, because sweeteners, even pure ones, lend an acidic taste to coffee. If I feel really crazy, I also blend in an egg yolk.

ButterBeliever says

Ooh, an egg yolk is a great idea. I put them in smoothies but hadn’t thought to try it in coffee. (Probably because I rarely actually drink coffee…shh…;) )

Emma says

I take my coffee “latte” style with a big hot cup of raw milk, a shot of espresso, a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of hydrolysed gelatin. It’s delicious and the perfect accompaniment to my egg on sprouted-sourdough-toast breakfast. I tried bulletproof coffee in my low-carb days and all it did was make it unsafe to leave the vicinity of a bathroom for the next two hours. All that MCT oil went straight through me! Ugh.

Mary says

So funny! This is exactly what my bulletproof coffe evolved to a few weeks ago! I don’t use cream,but I did start adding gelatin and a pinch of salt. I use an immersion blender to froth it up. So good! 🙂

Barb Powers says

Love this article, thank you for saying it all! I pinned you on two of my boards.. People need to know the truth about this boneheadand the damage they could do if they listen to his arrogant less.

Marla Rickloff says

I sincerely think you need to do some more research on ketogenic diets—before being so very negative in your opinions. Ketogenic diets have been used for years in healing epilepsy. And in recent years in healing dementia, and cancer, as well as diabetes. IF and other fasting and very high fat diets have a place in natural healing. I am into real food, moderation etc.—-but I would be very careful about being SO negative in your criticisms of the Bulletproof exec., his coffee, IFing, etc. I think we will find over time, that there is a real place for extremely high fat, ketogenic healing diets. My husband and I have been on a ketogenic diet for the last 18 months and are feeling wonderfully fabulous in our 60’s and we didn’t even have major health issues! And this is after several years of being on a real food, WAPF diet—which was wonderful. Going on a very low carb, ketogenic diet, has taken us to a whole new level. Just a caution.

ButterBeliever says

I have researched this plenty, and epilepsy is about the only condition I can sort of get behind keto with. It has no place being used by reasonably healthy individuals, nor is it appropriate for weight loss. Its potential to cause seriously dangerous health effects and metabolic adaptations is well-established and I find it abhorrently irresponsible for bloggers like Asprey to be promoting it to the general population.

Jennifer says

Being an epileptic myself, I have seen drastic improvements in my life since following a high-fat primal/keto diet. So much so that I have not had a single seizure (off-medication) for the past 2.5 years, daily migraines are gone, endless energy, deeper sleeps, etc, etc…

Ian says

I can’t vouch for the veracity of a high fact diet however there are some accounts of benefits from consuming higher levels of fats such as coconut oil. The links below reference a mix of information, some from anecdotal and others from clinical sources. The final link is a trial currently underway to determine the efficacy of a ketogenic diet. All this to say that there is a lot of interest in this space at the moment.

ButterBeliever says

To be clear, I am VERY pro-saturated fat. (I mean, come on…this is BUTTERbeliever.com, after all.) I absolutely believe there are benefits to a higher-fat diet than mainstream medicine promotes.

I do, however, think that many people in the paleo/WAPF/alternative nutrition world are taking it to the extreme, advocating diets of 50-70% or more calories from fat. That’s excessive, and potentially damaging. Moderation truly is key.

Petter says

So there is the sweet spot if 30 % (general rec.) is to little and >50 E% fat is to much?? 40-50%? I believe that’s quite typical for “junk food” (But, of cource, quality of carbs and fats matters greatly as well).

ButterBeliever says

I actually don’t disagree with a recommendation of 30%. I’d say that’s probably about right for most adults. My personal recommendation would be to just eat the amount of fat that appeals to you naturally, without stuffing it down your throat (or drinking it) in excessive amounts at the advice of a diet guru. For someone who’s been restricting fat, they might need a period of time of sort of overcompensating (“refeeding”) by eating fat somewhat excessively for a while. But that could still be done by taste preferences—see how much butter and sour cream tastes good to you on a baked potato, etc. As long as you’re not in the mindset that most of your calories should come from fat and are positioning it as a weight-loss “superfood,” you’ll probably eat a range of fat (and other macros) that’s normal and healthy.

petter says

Ok, from that I’ve read in this blog it is primarily about real, high quality food, only goodness there for sure.

I’m fascinated by the fact that some people can do so well on quite extreme diets, there one diet can be fundamentally different from another and still show somewhat similar results (at least short term).

And! Some of us DON’T do well at all in spite of doing “everything right” (according to general recommendations). We are usually the ones who end up in some extreme camps (or maybe equally often in drug abuse…).

Then, whatever works, works, we are kind of happy with that and stop listen to conventional wisdom completely… I see a bit of danger in this for sure and definitely in blindfolded sect-following as well. Anyways, health and wellbeing is actually a lot more than food, important to not forget…

Nat says

“That’s because large amounts of fat pull endotoxins from your intestines out into your bloodstream, creating damaging stress to the liver.”

In the (very small) study you refer to (Erridge 2007) subjects were given butter on TOAST – how can they tell it is the fat causing the endotoxemia and not the carbohydrates or gluten in the toast?

“Because the body needs it. In fact, if you don’t consume enough glucose, your body will literally start eating itself to get it. It’s called gluconeogenesis, meaning that while your body is releasing adrenaline to mobilize fat to be used as fuel, your adrenals are also releasing cortisol to break down body tissue.”

How else are people who are overweight supposed to lose fat, if not by using it as fuel?

For the record, Dave Asprey, who invented the recipe of bulletproof coffee, suggests taking salt with water first thing in the morning, and adding collagen to the coffee for those who want to gain muscle.

As mentioned above, there is a lot of evidence for the benefits of ketogenic diets (weightloss, muscle gain, epilepsy, cancer etc) – there is not one diet that is perfect for everybody. Dave Asprey and other people in the paleo community have spoken extensively about the problems with a ketogenic diet, especially for women. A more nuanced approach on your site would be appropriate.

James says

ButterBeliever says

LOL! Thanks for the tip. The Cult of Asprey never ceases to amaze me.

Paul Newcomb says

Well…do you have any rebuttals to the points they’ve made? All I’m seeing here in the comments so far are attempts at witty one-liners that don’t really address anything in particular.

ButterBeliever says

Waste of time. I’ve presented basic facts of human physiology of which the dietary extremists love nothing more than to rebuke with their pseudo-science and plug their ears screaming “lalalala!” to any reasonable scientific evidence to the contrary.

Tom Nikkola says

Hmm. I happened upon your site and read this as a first post. Incredibly disappointing. Your take on electrolytes, glucose, or what you think you know of Dave Asprey or the science behind what he recommends is way out of line. Great site name, but from what I’ve seen, very disappointing content.

James Moi says

This op-ed piece is just yet another bold indicator that the realm of objective and fair journalism is a dying creature in our modern world. The bias that you have against Dave Asprey is evident, in-your-face, and personal from the very beginning. Your anger and condescending tone wrecks whatever point you may or may not make in this piece, and it makes you look like a sixth grader who is writing the teacher to tell that a fellow student said a bad word. Honestly, this piece is sad and it didn’t have to be that way.

What’s even more sad is that at the end, after criticizing and insulting Dave, insulting anyone who believes that Dave has something positive to say or a good product to offer – you essentially recommend Bulletproof Coffee with junk additives and sweeteners in it.

I also notice how simply because Dave offers coffee beans for sale that he’s sourced to be low in toxins, you act as if Dave says those are the only beans one can buy and is selling snake oil. If you took the time to read what Dave says, he says that one needs to “source low toxin coffee beans.” He doesn’t say one MUST buy his beans, as if his beans are the only beans known to man to work for this recipe. You are deliberately misleading readers into thinking that Dave is preaching that ONLY his coffee beans will work and Bulletproof Coffee isn’t Bulletproof Coffee if one uses their own sourced low toxin beans. All Dave does is offer his beans since he’s done the leg work on the source and the process. If anyone wants to do the leg work themselves to save a few bucks, then go right ahead and what one may find. And you act as if Dave is raping people on the cost of his “tiny bag” of beans, yet I note that you fail mention that Starbuck’s or other high end brands (Barnie’s, Peet’s) beans are around the same price (give or take a couple of bucks) as Dave’s for the same size bag, and frankly, for inferior tasting coffee beans.

I’d simply say to you: If you want to write a critical piece, then fine – step up to the plate, take your swing and see where the ball lands. But please, don’t expect the world to respect your criticism when your personal hatred and animus towards an individual or group of individuals overshadows the objectivity of the data and position you’re trying to represent.

ButterBeliever says

Wow. Someone is SUPER attached to his diet guru.

BCJones says

He makes a fair point though, no?

I’m not really a fan of Asprey, but it’s hard to disagree that closing this article with an only slightly modified recipe of his Bulletproof Coffee after scrutinizing him the way you did is questionable. I’m sure your motives — like Asprey’s — aren’t black-or-white, and that this isn’t just an article to capitalise on the attention Bulletproof Coffee is receiving to drive traffic to your site (it has useful information — eating alongside it, for instance), but at least acknowledge the benefits of the original recipe.

Substituting cream for butter and adding sugar (which Asprey does in fact suggest, if you are so inclined), is hardly the recipe revolution that the gusto of your criticism suggests, and it seems unnecessary to take such a polarizing stance when the recipe is basically the same.

Anyway, the advocacy of balance is a refreshing change from Asprey and the like. Nice site.

Nam says

This wasn’t a mature response. He made valid points that you failed to address and attempt to invalidate with an accusation of fanboyism. While people sometimes do go to bat for their ideological team, there’s no reason to see all criticism as baseless attacks. This is the first article I’ve read on this site and, while I agree with the content of the blog, your tone and reaction to criticism leave me with an overall bad impression.

ButterBeliever says

I’m not in the business of meeting others’ standards of “maturity,” nor wasting my time arguing with dietary extremists, nor pleasing everyone who reads my writing.

Doc says

This piece is what it is. There is some rhetoric, and a lot of ‘there’s only one way to do things and here it is’, but most blogs have that going on.

I’ve been more-or-less following a 40-20-40 diet (p/c/f) for several years now and have kept over 50 lbs. off for over five of those. So I tend to agree with ideas about balance, I suppose.

However equating IF to ‘starving’ is just ridiculous.

Not eating for 12 hours = STARVATION.

^First world problems.

Drew says

Common sense paleo since 2006, when I used

the program to help me get healthy. Started using

what is now bulletproof coffee during my intermittent fasting

protocol I used to get ready for Marine OCS’s physical

beating. Survived without it during 10 weeks, but performance

dipped. Ever since, if able, I haven’t started a day without it.

Premature aging or whatever side effects you have mentioned

may happen- they have not with me. My lifetime of

limit-crushing tomfoolery has hasn’t been adversely

affected by my diet. Neither his nor your program is a

one-size fits all plan.

ButterBeliever says

CraigP says

I was interested in reading your site but was put off by the ad hominem attacks of Dave Asprey and the inherent sarcasm in your responses to the commentators.

Perhaps you might want to learn from other bloggers in the paleo/primal world who carry out their blogging work with respect – like Mark Sisson for example. He was my first contact with paleo and remains the most respectable, even though I enjoy Dave’s work and others (Matt Stone, Robb Wolf). You’ll build a bigger community of readers by doing that.

ButterBeliever says

I don’t aspire to be like Mark Sisson and I’m not in any way “paleo.” The regular readers and followers of this site are wonderful and we all get along just fine. But, thanks anyway.

JT says

ButterBeliever says

“Blending a tablespoon or so of high-quality, unsalted, organic butter into your morning coffee or tea is unlikely to do you any harm, and is a worthwhile experiment for the sake of both taste and health if you are inclined to try it.”

I’m with Dr. Weil on that. It’s only harmful if you’re starving yourself of all other nutrients while sucking down 2/3 of a stick of butter at the advice of an internet guru.

Michael says

I believe he says UP to 2/3 stick of butter, but start with 2tbsp. you shouldn’t misquote someone to further your case against them, it makes you appear petty and fuels the fire of those who disagree with you.

Jessica says

What are you thoughts on supplementing with MCT oil? Maybe taking it before breakfast or something? I have a hard time with the taste of coconut oil, although I use it for all my skin care products. Thanks.

ButterBeliever says

I’d just go with refined coconut oil then. It won’t have the coconut flavor. I think MCT oil is probably overhyped.

Toni Sicola says

You could also try Palm Oil, which has a really similar (if not the same) nutritional profile as coconut oil and doesn’t really have much taste. I like the Nutiva brand. It’s bright orange, but it works well in the coffee. 🙂

Ben Greenfield says

The high-fat meal that produced “endotoxemia” was 900 kcal, consisting of a cup of tea and 3 slices of toast spread with a total of 50 g butter.

So, right off the bat you have the introduction of wheat, which is going to aggravate leaky gut, along with 50g of butter (most bulletproof coffee recipes use 5-20g of butter). I suspect the butter was NOT organic, grass-fed butter either. 😉

Finally, your “alternative” recipe of sugar, cream and lactose sugars is NOT going to do anyone any fat burning favors when it comes to keeping the body in a fasted or ketotic state, if that is the goal (which is indeed the case in many “Bulletproofers”).

feizmark says

In all honesty, I’ve been going through the Bulletproof diet and I find it to be VERY effective.

I have nothing against the author but seems to dismiss it too easily. Have a wonderful day everyone.

Lawrence says

The abstract for the study that you referenced that you claim asserts that high-fat diets “can actually be quite toxic” makes no mention of the type of fat nor exactly what percentage of the meal was fat nor what the remaining percentage of the meal contained.

If you look at some of the other studies, include some of the ones linked on the same page as the one you reference, you’ll see how much of a problem mycotoxins could be: “our preliminary results suggest, therefore, that regular coffee consumption may contribute to exposure of humans to OA.” In these studies there’s some evidence that roasting reduces levels, but the results are “heterogeneous”, and the reduction still seems to put levels in the same range as that which would be disallowed (5mcg/kg) in the EU.

Marcin says

I’ve been drinking Bulletproof coffee for 2 years. I haven’t eaten anything for breakfast for 2 years. Only this coffee. No sugar, no sweeteners. My first meal is in the afternoon because after this coffee I don’t feel hungry. I feel great. I feel healthy. I lost my weight. So who is right?

ButterBeliever says

Oh you lost weight? Yeah starving yourself will tend to do that.

Marcin says

🙂 I ate 4 oz of butter in coffee every day. 2 avocados every day. Approx. one pound of meat almost every day. 6 raw egg yolks almost every day. Vegetables everyday. No sugar, no bread, no sodas. It was more than 3000 calories every day. I think it’s not starving.

ButterBeliever says

Did you actually count those calories? Skipping an entire meal and then cramming 3k cals in the rest of the day would be pretty difficult to do.

Diogo says

Ive being drinking BP coffee for more then a year now. Im in the best shape of my life. I Have never feel this focus and energized before. I dont follow a diet. I just drink bulletproof coffee in the morning and eat just like i use to. usually 3 meals a day and some snack when i feel like and im deff not starving myself; still my body fat is 6.5%. im a boxer and a yogi and i have improved sooo much since bulletproof coffee. I will try your recipe tho. I just dont think that bulletproof coffee is bad for you at all! I think that people need to know their bodies and implant physical activities on the daily basis in order to have a healthy life style and relax about this whole diet thing!

Ps: I usually buy low toxin coffee and mct oil from amazon cause its cheaper.

Eileen Patterson says

What other coffees out there are also proven to be “low toxin” or “low mycotoxin”, aside from Bulletproof?

Alexis says

By blogging and researching these topics Im sure you know that its not THAT difficult to eat 3000 calories in a day especially when you eat a high fat diet. Meat, avocados…did the person eat nuts? All those add up. I wouldnt even call having bulletproof coffee for breakfast “skipping a meal” either. Its a big dose of fat that does keep you full. And who says he has to be “cramming” the calories? Do you know how long his days are? He could be up for awhile. Honestly tho, why do you seem so bitter. This guy acknowledges the benefits of pastured animals, raw milk, no processed foods…couldnt you point that out first then say where you do disagree with his beliefs? I understand that you think you and your regular readers get along just fine, I get that…but no part of you would like to expand and reach other readers?? Is that in no way part of the reason of having a blog is to share your knowledge with people and try to help people? I strongly believe that not one thing works for everyone. Your “balanced” way of eating, might be imbalanced to someone else. All I am saying and others who have commented, is it would be easier to read your future posts or anything from you for that matter, if we felt you actually cared to share and learn information instead of trying to force your opinion down someone elses throat like you’re accusing Asprey of doing. Honestly you’ve completely turned me off from reading anything from you anymore and its a shame because I love learning but the negative undertone in your writing is terrible and doesnt seem to be very constructive. Hopefully you’ll learn something from this instead of being stubborn.

ButterBeliever says

No. I have precisely zero interest in reaching all the whiney low-carb zealots who are flocking to this post to spread their gospel and berate my character.

I get emails, messages, and comments every single day from people who are thankful for the information and help I’ve provided. People who are immeasurably grateful to have been freed from the mindset of these various extreme diets and are now able to follow a reasonable, moderate approach to healthy eating. They are why I do what I do. I write and share things. Most people find them beneficial. I’m doing my job.

Anne Santostefano says

This just proves the principals I was talking about earlier work. Atkins was so criticized, yet he was the pioneer who set the foundation for all this current information that is touted as new. It proves that it’s the chemistry of food more than the calories. Good for you Marcin. 🙂

Gina A. says

The only thing Atkins was really a “pioneer” in was admitting the fact that his diet, and all others, tends to shut down thyroid function by way of hindering the conversion of T4 to T3 in the liver. People tend to overlook that little gem.

Chris says

Yikes, what did Dave Asprey ever do to you? There may be some good info here but the snarkiness is very off-putting.

ButterBeliever says

So, I can’t criticize Asprey without having any personal experience with him, but you’re free to chastise me and my personality based off of reading a blog post? Thanks.

Chris says

You can criticize Asprey’s theories all you want, but the way you do it is childish. And no, I do not belong to the “cult of Asprey.” I subscribed to your newsletter because I like to read about nutrition from lots of different standpoints, but your writings and the way you interact with people is just so unpleasant, I won’t be sticking around (not that you will care or notice one way or the other, but I’m clearly not the only one to be rubbed the wrong way, not so much by what you say, but how you say it).

ButterBeliever says

Jen says

I found your site after

Bulletproof Coffee was recommended by a neurologist who just appeared on PBS special about gluten free diets. After perusing Asprey’s website I thought it would be a good idea to seek out some alternative views. I am not a fan of Asprey’s and I haven’t tried his recipes for “greatness” but I must tell you that your extreme defensiveness is very off putting.

Although it is wonderful that you “…get emails, messages, and comments every single day from people who are thankful for the information and help I’ve provided,” you might have many more grateful readers if you responded to your critics points rationally instead of calling them names. Although you may not change the views of the zealots, you will certainly gain more respect from new readers like myself.

Anne Santostefano says

Your body does not need glucose for fuel. What little it does require can be supplied from vegetables or fruits. It is the most ready fuel, and if deprived of it, your body can, will and does burn fat for fuel. As one with much experience with Atkins method, I can tell you my body functions, feels and looks it’s best when i am following that program. Fats are a healthy and necessary part of the diet, despite what all the low fat gurus push at everyone. There is much scientific evidence to support that cholesterol, which is a necessary substance in the body, does not cause clogged arteries, inflammation does. And most people, would benefit from low carb eating, and from adding lemon juice, and or, Sodium Bicarbonate to create an alkaline PH in the body. This avoids inflammation. Do I think this particular coffee with butter is a great idea, not every day, but I think it’s fine when it’s all you feel like having, but I am more concerned with the acid it would produce, than the fat. And I agree with as some have said, your attitude in responses is a bit negative and argumentative in undertone.

Ivan8r says

I drink a cup of Organo Gold “King of Coffee” (this is a low-caffeine coffee that contains organic ganoderma spores… it’s excellent!!) with a tablespoon of raw butter and a teaspoon of organic brown sugar or honey. I usually eat some sort of egg/meat combo and I often throw some avocado in the mix for a very satisfying breakfast!

Matt says

Love your site for the most part (here comes the “but”), buttttttt I think you are a little off base here. I don’t know where you get the 2/3 of a stick of butter idea. As I understand it a cup of BP coffee has a TBL or two of grass-fed butter and a TBL of MCT or coconut oil, not even close to that much butter. Anyway, I have used a paleo-style of eating to lose and keep off 30 lbs. I find when I over-add carbs back into my body, especially in the form or grains and sugars that my weight starts to creep back up. anyway, I have added occasional BP coffee to my routine, especialy when I am pressed for time and when I feel I am over-consuming calories lately. I have seen very good results as far as hunger being at bay and with my level of awakeness/lack of foggy brain. I think it is worth a try for most people, though I don’t have an opinion as far as every day consumption.

Anyway, it’s your site and you are most certainly entitled to your opinion. Keep doing what you are doing. It is up to us, the readers to decide what is best for us in the long run, and there’s nothing wrong with good discussion.

Mark says

I can not take credit for this, but it is good information.

Not a bad written article. The author demonstrates skill in persuasive writing, and is able to write technically without losing the mainstream audience. If the sources are accurate, this argument makes a lot of sense. Let us look into this:

The first section of the article talks about the net gain of toxins and cites two PubMed references:

High fat meals result in endotoxins:

“Regular” coffee contains no significant mycotoxins:

The first article maybe difficult to reconcile (and careful with your dogma here–keep an open mind.) Where do endotoxins come from? Ever have a herx reaction? Most endotoxins are derived from dead bacteria. The outer cellular membrane release a lipopolysaccharide called lipid-a.

Is that what they were measuring for in the first article? Unfortunately, this is a binding molecule and is hard to test for, so they tested for reduced plasma endotoxin neutralization capacity. In other words, they are measuring for IgG, IgA, IgM, apoprotein A, and apoprotein B. (Just an aside, only apoprotiein B is actually correlative to entotoxin removal, but I will save that for later.) Here are the questions that we must ask: does an increase in these neutralizing proteins mean that you have been exposed to endotoxins? Are there other substances that will raise these protein levels? Dave has worked really hard to design a whey protein that raises many of these proteins. Does that mean that Upgraded Whey “pull[s] endotoxins from your intestines out into your bloodstream?”

The second citation was published in 1980. We did not have a clear understanding of mycotoxins back in 1980, nor accurate ways of testing for them. Anyone care to post some modern links to mycotoxins in coffee?

The next paragraph is a hydration issue, which is simple electorate balance. If you are following the Bulletproof diet and have issues here, you are not paying attention.

The author’s “biggest issue” is that we are not eating a meal with our coffee. Are we at risk here? Our cells are devouring themselves!

Where is cortisol? Why is this putting stress on our adrenals? Someone is misinformed here. Cortisol can stimulate gluconeogenisis, but according to our current information on this metabolic pathway, it is not needed. Now, if you are hypoglycemic, then you will have a problem. Keep your blood sugar stable and you will be fine.

I think that autophagy is a good thing. It is great for the P450 detoxification pathway.

“And by the way? You’re still getting sugar to burn in there somewhere, pal. Whether you eat it or not.”

Yes, and you are still going to burn fat and produce ketone bodies whether your eat fat or not.

Anyone read to the bottom where she gives her recipe for the “better than Bulletproof coffee?” It is basically Bulletproof coffee except cream instead of butter, coconut oil instead of MCT, fructose instead of stevia, and salt. So, it is basically Bulletproof coffee with extra toxins and inflammatory sugars.

In conclusion, the author is not debating the use of Bulletproof coffee at all, rather questions the effectiveness of Bulletproof intermittent fasting. I know plenty of people on the forums who eat the Bulletproof diet and choose not to do Bulletproof intermittent fasting–which is fine. Do what works for you and do not be so dogmatic. Keep challenging everything. Do not let anyone tell you what to put in your body (especially me!) Research and evaluate.

Suzanne says

Excellent info Mark!! I totally agree that everyone really need to do their own research and listen to own YOUR bodies. There are just too many wanna be nutritionists and know it all professionals (including MDs and PhDs) out there giving out all kinds of conflicting information. Don’t get caught in the hype and research. ^_^ It’s for your own health after all.

Howard Lee Harkness says

It’s already been observed by other commenters that your bias against Dave Asprey steps beyond the bounds of good sense. You lied about the “800%” among other things.

So your sugar-sweetened coffee is somehow “balanced?”

Give me a break.

Oh, and BTW, Dave’s coffee really is different, and in a good way. And not 800% more expensive than even the cheapest crap coffee sold under the house-brand labels at the grocery stores.

And yes, MCT oil is better than just coconut oil, although I use both. And pastured butter is better than the cheap crap.

2/3rd of a stick is probably a bit much to start. If you aren’t fat-adapted (I am), it will cause “disaster pants.”

Go ahead and be skeptical. Be critical, even. But ge your facts straight. When you lie about things like that, it pretty much shoots your credibility to shit.

ButterBeliever says

My GOD you people are obnoxious.

FFS, this is not a medical journal. It’s a blog.

carol palinkas says

seriously, dude, YOU ARE MISSING THE POINT. CARBOHYDRATES? REALLY?

Maggie says

I have never heard of you or your blog before now but I wish I had. I have never had such a laugh reading all these comments. Good for you, I say. Get a life people and some balance in it at that. I LOVE your responses and the way you don’t rise to the bait. Keep up the good work. What works for one doesn’t work for another and I know there are many of us that don’t buy into the bulletproof coffee hype. I follow a low carb diet but I HATE the elitist type attitude from many of the bloggers and if you dare to say even the ski tightest thing “out of turn” you have a barrage of fury. I for one will now happily subscribe to your blog. Thanks again for posting.

PeggyC says

Um, I can go out and play two hours and more of (doubles with men) tennis, take a strenuous hike or any number of other activities on a cup of coffee with nothing in it but cream, coconut oil, and butter for a total of about 4 tablespoons. I’m not interested in adding anything to that, least of all sugar, natural or otherwise. I avoid sugar as much as possible My body runs fine without more carbs than are in this, which isn’t many, because it can burn fat. Since my body no longer depends on carbs for energy, this fits the bill fine. I eat other food later, when I get hungry, about lunch time, usually.

Balance is over rated. So is sugar. We flat out don’t need it and any sugar, natural or otherwise, that is not part of a whole food, is not good for us and can be detrimental. We don’t need carbs at all, but I do eat a few low glycemic carbs over the course of the day. This has worked for me for a long time and my health and energy levels are better than fine. Please don’t knock something unless you have some actual science to back it up. You don’t want to drink BPC, that’s fine. But there’s no reason to tell other people not to drink it.

ButterBeliever says

Read a human physiology textbook.

Steve says

Dave calls himself an “executive” because he is one.. his “real” job is VP of Security at Trend Micro, a fairly substantial internet security firm. As for the price of Upgraded Coffee, have you looked at any other decent coffee lately? His coffee is priced competitively with the other good organic coffees that I’ve seen in grocery stores. Your tone suggests an underlying personal bias, so I doubt any specific points brought up would change your mind. Do expect that people will call you out on your outlandish exaggerations though, even if made in jest. I’m fine if you don’t like Dave’s brand of coffee.. more for the rest of us!

ButterBeliever says

So the VP of an internet security firm is who you rely on for health information? Or just overpriced coffee beans?

Tina says

LOL that was a hilarious response

nikki says

When looking back into history and even what Dave says, he did not invent putting butter in your coffee, he was given it on a trip and loved how he felt on it. It has been around for so long in parts of the world, Dave just made it popular in the US.

Also, Tibetan Monks are known for having butter tea and lots of it, as well as known from fasting till dinner or eating small meals to big throughout the day.

I can see how this diet can be dangerous when you do not pair it with vitamins and supplements, just like the vegan diet as well as others, but over all the foods he suggests seem to feel those of a healthy life.

Eric says

I have been drinking bulletproof coffee for three weeks now and my memory and cognition have never been better in my entire life. I like the idea of cream instead of butter though, will definitely try that. I personally can not have any sort of sugar in the morning. if I do, I get to enjoy a mind numbing crash about ten minutes later. no thanks. no sugar=a great day. not sure about the science behind it, but bp coffee has fixed my digestive problems, made me happier, and given me hope for a better life. if you can handle the sugar, this version might work though.

Lauren says

I originally found and shared this article yesterday when you re-shared it, as someone who occasionally enjoys bulletproof coffee but doesn’t drink it every day. I never bought into the whole “you need to buy these expensive beans” or “use this MCT oil,” I just used regular coffee, grass fed butter, and coconut oil. I enjoyed reading your article, and the explanations you provided, to an extent. But then someone pointed out to me how you were responding in the comments from others (which I didn’t originally notice). I have to say, when I came back and read through, I was really appalled. I understand there is free speech, and all of that, but I have been following your blog for some time now, and a lot of people look to you as a role model in the “food and nutrition” world. I have never seen any other food blogger behave this way. If you don’t like the guy who started the BP diet, or don’t like ketogenic diets, that’s one thing, but some of your comments to people who were honestly just trying to make conversation, ask questions, or make a counter-point to your article, were just blatantly rude, and disrespectful. You went so far as to say “I’m not in the business of meeting others’ standards of “maturity,”…” Really?

I just have to say for someone who has posted so much helpful and valuable information, behaving like this is just so disappointing. I am sure your response to me will be something about not caring what my opinion is of you, but I’ve lost a lot of respect for someone who I previously thought really provided a helpful resource to people.

I am not saying it is your job to battle it out with all of the food and diet extremists out there, I know there are tons of them who will argue all day long. But it made me really debate whether I should post a comment here, because of whether or not I would get a disrespectful response. It’s just very, very upsetting to me, as a long-time fan.

You can say I’m overreacting, but I immensely value the resources provided to me by the online community of food bloggers, the conversations that are started, questions asked, and information that they lead me to discover. So when I find that one of the bloggers I’ve enjoyed following behaves in this way, I guess it’s just a complete disappointment. I don’t even care about the coffee.

ButterBeliever says

Which comments were “honestly just trying to make conversation, ask questions, or make a counter-point to your article” that you felt I reacted to in a way which is “blatantly rude and disrespectful?”

The one who likened me to a “sixth grader?” The one who called me a “liar?” Or “snarky?” Or the one who called me a “F*CKING C*NT,” “stupid g*ddamned b*tch,” or a “f*cking retard?”

You didn’t see those last ones, which were moderated, obviously. I just thought I’d give you an idea of what kind of treatment *I* am receiving behind the scenes.

Elizabeth says

I can understand having that kind of a reaction to comments as vile as those. But since you’re moderating those awful comments, all the rest of us see is the strong reaction to comments that ARE “honestly just trying to make conversation, ask questions, or make a counter-point” to your blog post. You’ve made it very, very clear that you don’t care; I just thought I’d point out how it looks from this side.

I’m one of those horrible low-carbers who happens to love the occasional cup of coffee with butter & coconut oil, and I NEVER eat carbs with my breakfast, but I could give a rat’s patootie what anybody else does. If it works for you to add sugar, cream & gelatin to your coffee and you like it with a big ol’ bowl of oatmeal and fruit, more power to ya.

Lauren says

I don’t condone any of the behavior you mentioned above. But yours has been right in line with some of that, minus the offensive language. When people are asking questions or challenging your theory, rather than responding in a professional manner, you’re simply being rude and condescending. To the one reader, calling the commenters all “obnoxious” because they are disagreeing with what you posted? I’m sorry, but that is rude. Of course some people are obnoxious if they are responding to you inappropriately by saying some of those things you posted above, that’s not right. But to call us obnoxious just because we post a point that opposes yours, is not right.

If you are going to run a blog, being so sensitive, thin-skinned, and responding like this to your readers makes us feel like it’s your way, or no way. If that is how it is, then point taken.

Again, I am just sharing my disappointment, because before this entire exchange I really did think you were an intelligent woman with a lot of information to offer. But in my opinion, character is everything. Letting people on the internet get to you in this manner simply because they don’t agree with you?

Again, I know you obviously don’t value the opinion of people who aren’t your “regular” readers/posters (I am a regular reader, but either way). Why not share the information you have in a more pleasant light rather than create arguments and chastise people?

ButterBeliever says

I’m “sensitive” and “thin-skinned?” I think you’re seriously misinterpreting quite a lot here.

The guy I called “obnoxious” took five paragraphs to accuse me of “lying” by making a casual and obvious exaggeration in jest. He was also one of many, many people flocking to this post all at once from various groups and forums of low-carbers and Asprey followers banding together to come at me. That’s obnoxious. Disagreement is one thing, but coming on here to do nothing more than insult my intelligence, credibility, and character without contributing anything more to the discussion is something else entirely.

You’re speaking about me as though I’m some sort of bully—when I’m simply responding to people who are coming onto my site to insult me and my work. I don’t go around picking fights with people. The way I respond to those who do nothing other than insult me or dismiss my information without any credible information of their own, is dismiss them right back. I value expressed opinions which are deserving of respect. I don’t waste my time by engaging in a “pleasant light” with people who clearly are not going to accept anything I have to say, and are only coming here to antagonize and belittle me.

Is it “rude” to shove someone off of you when they spit in your face? Go back and read the comments, and show me where I was the one “creating arguments.” That’s way off-base.

I’m sensing quite a lot of judgement from you. I’m sorry, but I’m no Pollyanna. If it’s so unforgivably “rude” in your book, for me to manage my time, my work, my site, and my readership in this way when I’m being attacked, then I don’t think we’re going to see eye-to-eye here.

josh says

i noticed that you haven’t bothered replying to several (quite a few) comments that consisted of respectful questions that seemed to be attempting to take the conversation deeper. you also seem to ignore when people call you out on the “start with 2 tbsp of butter” vs “2/3 of a stick of butter” issue. can you please address these?

Rob says

No kidding. I haven’t tried any of this stuff and remain very skeptical, but it seems like the handful of people trying to have an honest debate are being drowned out by two sides screaming at one another.

Gayle says

I often put coconut manna and butter in my coffee, but never thought about the gelatin. Going to try this!

Sameer says

You’ve raised some troubling concerns, and I don’t have the time or expertise to wade through the science myself to resolve the conflict between what you say and what he says, so I’d really appreciate your thoughts on that.

(I’m going to refrain from engaging with the ad-hominem attacks around either you or the Bulletproof community.)

Mathis says

It seems people aren’t taking note of the fact that everyone is different and one diet plan may work wonders for one person and make another obese(it’s an over exaggeration but you get the point), why must you argue about it? Use what works for you, recommend it for others with similar bodies to you and go on about your day. No one answer will be the correct one. The person running this site is doing people a favor by offering up alternatives, and Asprey and his like are doing others a favor.

aaron says

OP is comedy gold! moar.

Jay says

Woooooow. I happened on this site after doing some research on digestive enzymes. I saw the words “bulletproof coffee” and, as any coffee lover would be, became instantly interested. I read Dr. Weil’s article and became more interested. Then, after attempting to follow this conversation, I lost all interest. This kind of treatment of one another made me lose my appetite all together. My deepest sympathies to those who are more interested in what they are putting in their mouth than what comes out. Jump all over this comment if you wish, but I will not be revisiting this site.

I will get the butter email updates and that is good enough for me. I believe that I must research things for myself and am directly responsible for the state of my health. I don’t even fully trust what my MD tells me anymore.

My point is, why bother eating healthy food but allow my spirit to stay in turmoil and bitterness? Do people not realize that their spiritual health is ultimately the most important issue? Seven years as a hospice RN taught me that the health of someone’s spirit was the best indicator of how their life would end, no matter what food they ate or what drugs they took.

It makes sense then that a person’s spiritual health would directly indicate how their life is, well, lived.

Peace out people, please…

D.W. says

From your own cited study:

“Finally, although the present study shows that circulating endotoxin increases after a high-fat meal, but not after smoking or no meal, which dietary components in particular contribute to this process, and their exact roles, remain to be established.”

Correlation is not causation. It certainly appears that you had your mind set and sought a resource to back up your beliefs rather than approach this from a subjective point of view. Personally, I think it would have been cool if you had tried it and offered up your experiences.

The only other thing I’ll address is the price of his coffee: If you go to any specialty coffee roaster you will be paying as much, if not more for a 12oz bag of coffee beans. It’s not unreasonable for what he offers, however I choose to buy my beans from a local roaster as I know them and know where they get their beans from and can talk to the roaster directly. There is quite a bit of snakeoil surrounding the Bulletproof stuff, but there is also some really stuff as well.

D.W. says

haha, that last sentence was meant to read “really *good* stuff as well”. Shucks, didn’t have my BP coffee this morning and look what I go and do;)

Peggy says

Even after I was “fat adapted,” bulletproof coffee made me not feel right. It wasn’t anything drastic, just an all-over unhealthy feeling and heaviness in my abdomen. I started messing about with the recipe and eventually came up with more or less the same recipe you posted above. I use coconut palm sugar which doesn’t spike my blood sugar (yes, I’ve tested it), unpasteurized cream (from grassfed cows I know and a farmer I trust), expeller-pressed coconut oil, Great Lakes gelatin and a pinch of Himalayan sea salt. I do pay a little extra for my coffee beans, they are low-temp roasted which is supposed to increase the antioxidants, but I use them because they don’t create an acid stomach like most of the coffees I have tried.

I’m still glad I tried the BP coffee, if only to lead me to where I am now.

Colleen says

Butterbeliever, I recently heard about bulletproof coffee and was thinking about trying it until I read your blog. I wanted to thank you for posting this and steering me away from it. I am so sorry that you have been subjected to a rash of outburts being called names and such. You obviously hit a nerve with someone…lol. I’m not sure that you are really the one that is acting childish. The negative responses to your blog speak volumes to me….something that REALLY works will speak for itself and not need to be defended in such a manor by causing harm to another. Maybe the bulletproof diet has made them all lose their minds…and respect for fellow humanity and freedom of speech. Keep on blogging!

Nick says

The defensiveness of Dave Aspreys followers is so amusing. Rather like creationists debating Richard Dawkin’s.

Paul says

Butterbeliever, could you please share your criticism with Dave Asprey through his website, and let me know on the feedback he gives you, he is a very intelligent man in my opinion and im sure he will be objective and look deeply into what you have to say. Thanks

Paul says

Also Butterbeliever what is your opinion on daves products like em waves etc, basically all bio hacking heart montitors and stuff like that is it all bullshit?

Kat says

This is basically my breakfast every morning! I mix the gelatin with the cream in the bottom of my cup and brew my coffee over it (I have a Keurig). I mix it with a fork and have no problems with lumps and it’s pretty fast.

It’s like a latte- and so nice and filling, too!

Melissa says

I’ve been enjoying your blog which I discovered recently and have enjoyed but I can’t understand why you would attack someone from behind your computer screen?

Why not reach out to Dave to discuss? Clearly you have invaluable information and I’ve gained a lot from listening to Dave Asprey’s podcasts – he invites people on to his show all the time that he does not agree with but see’s them as people with differing opinions BUT that could add value to people’s lives.

Sara Smith says

I stumbled onto the Bulletproof website about a year ago, and decided to try the Bulletproof style coffee. Being an incurable experimenter, I tried it first with 3 Tbsp of butter. That was before he found his oil. But seemed too heavy for me. I added a bit of cream instead, and maybe a spoonful of coconut oil.

But, it was much more satisfying, and, as a massage therapist, I could do 2 massages on the one cup of coffee (after salt, water, vitamins, too) and would take me to lunch without feeling starved, as in my formerly overly cereal-ized life. My brain seems much clearer & memory better as well!

Sometimes I had time for some eggs & bacon & a little fruit, after the coffee. Sometimes now. It definitely has given me more over all energy & better quality of life.

It’s amazing what passion, what indignation, what wrath can be called down on others who do not share our views, when we are absolutely convinced of it’s rightness.

So, let’s just have some respectful discussions, as the hospice nurse says…it’s not what’s in your coffee, it’s what’s in your heart.

Play around, tweak the recipe and see what makes your morning sing! Peace & Love!

Niklas says

I would like to get some input regarding butter that is not salted.

Would this work instead of having salt in the morning and still get the benefits from it or does it have to be some himalayan salt that is blessed by monks in a djungle :P?

Also what carbohydrate source would you recommend to add to the coffee that is not sugar/fructose.

Niklas says

I meant some input regarding butter that IS salted, sorry ^^

Shane says

Moderation is the key. You are not going to find the magic bullet to fix anything. Proper diet, Proper exercies…..and get adjusted figure it out …wink

Michelle says

Drinking water when you’re thirsty is actually bad for you. When you realize you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. And it’s not glucogenesis that your body will go into, it’s ketoacidosis. It uses fats to burn to use as fuel, not break down glucose or protein. Breaking down proteins/muscles usually happen when you’re in a state of starvation.

Your ‘drink water when thirsty’ really bothers me.

fon says

please explain in further detail,if you don’t mind.why, is it bad for u wait till your thirsty?what,specific damage does it do?i am leaning toward your way of thinking over butter believers.but i would like to learn more on the subject of hydration.what type of water is best for absorption? every time i try to i a little a head of the game and drink water just to stay hydrated (as opposed to waiting till i am thirsty),i end up making twice as many trips to the bathroom and peeing it all out!and interrupting my sleep.does anyone know of any links that i can go to for accurate info on this topic?

Mary K. says

Jeeze, I dont get why people are getting their panties in such a twist about this article. This isn’t the NY Times or Sophomore journalism class! Butter Believer has an opinion and is expressing it on her blog, she can be harsh, it’s her house! Dont like it? – get out!

The difference between Butter Believer and Bulletproof Coffee is that Butter Believer is not trying to sell a product. People are FINALLY starting to get informed about nutrition and their health and I feel like Bulletproof is just trying to capitalize on that at a time when people are really impressionable. I am sorry anyone who actually believes it’s right to pay nearly $20 for a bag of coffee with a $30 side order of snake oil just cannot be thinking clearly. No matter how smart or eloquent this Dave fellow is, Bulletproof is a brand and nothing more…

Michelle says

I made Bulletproof-style coffee once. I put 24 ounces of coffee, one stick of grass-fed butter and 1/4 cup of coconut oil. My husband and I split it. It was delicious. And yes, I had boundless energy for hours. Then, something unexpected happened. I started to experience extreme anxiety. The kind where your heart is thumping out of your chest and you feel death is around the corner. Then, my vision became blurry and light hurt my eyes. My stomach felt as if the lining was on fire. My whole body hurt.

I was 100% certain my side effects were from the coffee. Just to be sure though, I tried it again a week later. Same song and dance.

Bulletproof-style coffee? Never again. That stuff is killer.

Laurel says

That’s a common reaction to ingesting more coconut oil than your body is used to, whether you eat it raw or in coffee or use it to fry up eggs.

Heather says

Hi, I have recently started drinking my own version of no coffee. I use 1teaspoon butter(cream makes me burp) and a splash of MCT oil with plain ol’ coffee. I do eat it with a breakfast of bacon and onions and veggies. When I can’t eat breakfast ( due to work schedule) I do at least add the gelatin.

I agree that bullet proof coffee has kind of a cult, overzealous following. It’s all about balance and finding what works for your body. For me it’s no grains( except occasional rice) and butter in my coffee. Thanks for the post.

Joe Fathead says

The so called study that you linked to showing that a high fat meal is toxic is one of the worst examples of evidence I’ve ever seen against high fat eating.

It was a study that lasted 4 hours and used 12 men. Wow, let me go find 12 of my keto buddies and test their BP and heart rate for 4 hours so I can “prove” that keto eating is healthy. Better yet let me find 12 people I can give some cigarettes to and measure if there are any ill effects after 4 hours to “prove” that cigarettes are in fact fine.

If you want to convince people don’t cherry pick crappy articles and link to it with provocative text. You know most people don’t read studies anyway and they’ll take your word on it.

And just to continue this rant how about a meta-analysis consisting of close to 350,00 people showing no link between saturated fat and CHD. That is statistically significant (http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2010/01/13/ajcn.2009.27725.abstract).

ButterBeliever says

Do you seriously, honestly think that I’m trying to portray saturated fat as being unhealthy, or linked to CHD? Or that I’m “against high-fat eating?” That’s what you got out of reading this post?

I have to ask. Did you notice the name of this blog?

KPO says

Phew! I made it through the comments! I, like many others, found your page when looking for info on BP Coffee. I didn’t realize he was linked to IF and suggesting ONLY the coffee for breakfast. I lost 30lbs doing the Dukan Diet In order to transition back to “normal” eating, so I can’t support drinking only coffee for breakfast. My husband said he would try BP Coffee before his weight training sessions, though…

Lauren says

Wow, you really laid into that exec blogger! If you were simply contesting his scientific claims, I’d question why the name calling is necessary. 🙂 Surely your scientific evidence makes a strong enough case without the excessive negativity and condescension. From reading some of your other posts, I know you mean well! You might try letting your compassionate spirit shine through in your writing. It’d make your message more palatable for the more gentle souls–like myself–who tend to be put off by such hostility. 😉

I appreciate the info you share here, Butterbeliever! Will be trying coffee with coconut in the morning.

Nicole says

Wow, a lot of heated responses! I guess some people have blurred the lines between journalism and blogging.

Anyway, just wanted to thank you for a different response to the whole Bulletproof mania that is going around the nutrition circles. I live in Italy and have been unable to order this magical coffee, but I have also been a little weary for the same reasons you mentioned. I thought I was the only one confused by these amazingly educated Dr.s and nutritionists singing its praises. But I guess we all fall victim to fads sometimes. I fell for the vegetarian thing for a bit, but it didn’t last long because I felt so awful! (a fellow skinny hoping to gain a few pounds…and just read your post on that, which was great, too!) So, BRAVA for getting out there to give your take on the Bulletproof craze and provide a reasonable and more well-balanced fatty coffee.

Evan says

I agree with a lot of whats being said here. If you propose a problem, and your solution to fix that problem is buy the stuff you put out, you’re obviously trying to make some coin. The liver does convert fat into ketone bodies for energy to be used in the heart, lungs and brain. This also plays a role in strengthening neurons because cholesterol is very important for neural electrical conductivity. Cholesterol is found in high amounts in the brain and the central nervous system because of this. The direct result allows you to build neural networks much quicker and your body’s reaction timing is sped up (reflexes). But the liver itself still needs glycogen to do such a thing, which is why it will break down muscle glycogen for such an action. So essentially you’re burning both at the same time but losing muscle mass because of the lack of glycogen you supply yourself. The way I like to prevent this is (at least what I think might do the trick, but I’m no expert) is to eat my carbs late at night as my last meal before bed (about 2 hours or so). This way there should be enough glycogen left in my body upon waking to perform it’s intended action. I’ll also take BCAA’s at some point to prevent MPB. The only reason I would shy away from glucose in the coffee is to avoid spiking the shit out of my insulin. I started IF because of Man 2.0, but I incorporated the coffee because Asprey. I will never purchase his coffee ever again because of the testing done by caveman coffee. Although not officially stated, Joe Rogan mentioned that Tait Fletcher (Caveman Coffee) tested random batches of bulletproof beans, starbucks beans and his own. The result being that bp beans were higher in mycotoxins than all 3. Very suspect since Asprey claims his beans to be free of all mycotoxins and literally shits on starbucks with his words. Furthermore, his last appearance on JRE (also his last ever) he said that testing coffee for mycotoxins is ridiculously expensive. This is obviously bullshit and he just wants his beans to remain superior. The testing is actually extremely cheap. And on a completely different topic, I downloaded an ebook that he promoted himself that essentially puts the bp diet to shame. It’s called the nutritional grail and it’s an awesome book. Why would he promote something that goes against his diet principles? It makes absolutely no sense. He’s obviously not in a state of high performance because he would have thought of this way ahead. And I was obviously not in a state of high performance because I fell for his bullshit. So all in all, I really don’t know what to make of this because I have experienced fat loss on a different level and I’ve also gained 25 lbs of muscle drinking the so called BulletProof coffee while on an IF schedule and only eating after I work out. I now by beans from a local roaster here in southern Ontario and I experience the same benefits. I may start using honey to how things work out. Thanks for the read and I hope you take my experience into account!

Randal G. says

I never saw this article before but have already started with the same type recipe. Except, I do not put in the butter. I add on tablespoon of MTC oil, one tablespoon of olive oil and about one to two tablespoons of a coffee creamer. In addition, I add a tablespoon of brown rice protein and a tablespoon of pea protein. For breakfast I might have an avocado, walnuts, almonds or some other healthy equivalent. Does anyone have any thoughts on my recipe and breakfast?

After breakfast I go workout (cardio, weight machines, jujitsu on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings, and krav maga Wednesday and Thursday evenings. and then do the usual daily things.

Throughout the day I try and eat protein and vegetables. Lots of water. In the afternoon (about 3 or 4) I may have another coffee (same as morning but no oils).

ButterBeliever says

So you’re eating nothing but fat, protein, and caffeine for breakfast, and then you go do a fairly intense workout? I’d say that’s not the smartest idea. You need carbs. No wonder you feel the need for a cup of coffee in the afternoon!

Randy says

Hi ButterBeliever, I like your take on bulletproof coffee. I often drink bulletproof coffee but it’s not for reasons you might typically hear. Here’s a more unique view on the subject. http://www.chinabiohacker.com/blog/how-to-make-shanghai-bulletproof-coffee

Brandy says

I keep making all these mistakes! When I drink coffee the way you have listed, I add blackstrap molasses and some minerals also- I cannot eat! I take my FCLO after and eat a couple slices of orange but that is about all I can handle in the morning. And its usually 10 am by the time I get to my coffee. I am working out early and I am just not hungry until after lunch. I’m thinking I’ve seriously gotten some things out of whack and now I’m concerned, lol…I have noticed if I don’t do the coffee with coconut oil in the morning I wake up starving at like 2 in the morning.

Chris says

I actually trek up the Himalayans every morning to drink my coffee. The Buddhists are real cool dudes. Real peaceful. They don’t mind when I crossfit with wagon axles and boulders for barbells. For protein, I get real extreme and eat raw goats- alive. For inspiration, I’ll eat their adrenal glands. Talk about Spirit World.

Seriously though. Looks like this site is a party. Who knew?

Interested in all things nutrition and exercise. It’s all information. Use what works.

Adrien Vocos says

I agree the prices are high, for bulletproof coffee. I have read some of the information on Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof site. He lists 10 supplements that address some of the concerns you have pointed out in his diet. He gives his history (has only one functioning kidney) and gives research on those supplements and how they address some of the challenges of his diet. a moderate amount of monosaturated fat is good, it keeps you full and helps with vitamin absorption and storage. Any extreme is not good. There are alot of opinions on food. Look at the cultures with longest and healthiest outcomes.

Just my opinion. My name or email address may not be sold.

ButterBeliever says

Of course a moderate amount of a key nutrient is a good thing. (Did you mean saturated, rather than monounsaturated? Because the large amounts of butter and MCT oil that he recommends are largely saturated.)

I think it’s very extreme to drink over 500 calories of fat in a sitting. 100% in agreement with you that “any extreme is not good.”

JoeHug says

I’m a daily drinker of bulletproof coffee and have had very positive results (fast weight loss and more energy). In terms of cost, I’m happy to pay extra for what I experience with it. However, I’m also open to trying different variations of coffee with butter. I might just try the butterbeliever recipe – I never thought of putting salt in coffee so this would be interesting.

tim jordan says

tried this for three months personally. that is I put kelly grass fed butter in my coffee about 2 tablespoons a day and blended it with my vitamix. After three months they did my blood work and the doc took me off lipitor and said my cholesterol was excellent where before it had been terrible.

ButterBeliever says

There’s nothing wrong with eating 2 tablespoons of butter a day. Especially if that amount of saturated fat replaced foods with concentrated amounts of polyunsaturated fats, I wouldn’t doubt that your lipid profile would improve.

It’s the whole, eating-as-much-saturated-fat-as-humanly-possible, and not-eating-actual-meals thing that I don’t support.

Denise Petty says

Hi, I am new to your site, and I thoroughly enjoyed this post. I, too, am a believer in balance (not, per se, the “balanced meal” referred to in an above post). Anything in excess is not only not good for you, according to the Bible, its a sin. I had a pastor that said he used to smoke. We kids were all aghast. Then he explained, the Bible doesn’t say anywhere you can’t smoke, the commandments tell you not to do anything in excess. Like telling someone they look like crap in a dress. You can take honesty too far. Not that you have to lie, you just don’t need to say anything at all. I am leaning toward a more “clean” diet and living, simply because I think we are waaaaay in excess in the amount of artificial garbage we use. But I have been eating sensibly, and normally, balanced, and losing weight. For the first time in a long time. Sorry for the long post, but had to get my two cents in, lol.

ButterBeliever says

“I have been eating sensibly, and normally, balanced, and losing weight.”

It really is as simple as that! Balance is always best, I think. Thanks for your comment.

Stephanie says

Thank you for writing this. I’ve been considering trying bulletproof coffee, have been doing some research, and your article is the first one I’ve found that’s strongly against the idea, and you have science! I was really, really glad I found this article.

That said, I do wish you’d engaged with the comments that respectfully disagreed with you, especially those that mentioned weaknesses in the studies you cited. Obviously you’ve had to deal with plenty of trolls as well, and I’m sorry they’ve been harassing you and I applaud you for not tolerating their nonsense. But there were some commenters who were sincerely trying to start a respectful discussion, and it seems like they were ignored.

As I said, you’re the first author I’ve seen take serious issue with this (and I’ve been on other science blogs, all of the articles I’m referencing aren’t associated with the “bulletproof executive” and aren’t interested in selling anything). The reason I was so excited to finally find your article was because I thought I’d be getting reasoned debate between scientifically-literate people on both sides of the argument… but I can’t find that here, because so far you’re the only scientifically literate blogger I’ve found that’s vehemently opposed to this, and you’re not responding to any of those who disagreed with you with respect, and who also demonstrated a knowledge of science.

Even so, I really am glad I found your article, thank you again, and I really am sorry you had to put up with so much hate.

Catya says

Could someone please tell me the purpose of the gelatin? Is it just to make it a bit thicker, or is there a health benefit? I know the article mentions amino-acids, but I am unfamiliar with the identity or quantities.

Sten says

Wooow just tried my first coffee with coco oil and grassfed butter. The eggs I ate with it were salty and gelatin powder seems not available where I live.

Anyway it’s amazing :D. After downing the fatty cocktail, my cognitive skills are through the roof lol! This will become my regular drink.

Thank you Emily for the information you put up here in your humorous writing sense something 😛 Not in the least boring to read.

Michelle Rife says

I like Bulletproof coffee but agree with you on many points. First off I do not drink it by itself for breakfast, I eat food with it. Second, I don’t think you need to buy this guy’s brand of coffee or MCT oil and really you could just use regular coconut oil. Although I did try both and like them. The decaf is about the best flavored decaf out there and the price is comparable to other very high quality organic coffees on the market. You can get MCT oil at least $5 cheaper on Amazon from companies like “NOW.” I bought the MCT oil because it is tasteless and my husband is not a massive fan of coconut flavor. I’m following the Eat Fat, Lose Fat plan right now and just replace the 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil I would eat before breakfast anyway with the tbsp of MCT oil in Bulletproof coffee. To think that drinking this stuff is going to be some magical cure all is just silly so I agree with you there as well. I’ve tried doing the same thing with Numi chocolate pur-eh tea and that is yummy as well! Cheers!

Allie says

Love the coffee recipe. I’ve tried bulletproof (not the actual brands, just sourcing my own high quality ingredients) and I like it, but I think the addition of gelatin is awesome. I do find, however the rest of the post to be a little over zealous. What about the large volume of research on intermittent fasting and calorie restriction? These are ancient practices that not only promote longevity but also increase health, working on similar pathways to antioxidants, fasting and CR up regulate the expression of Genes responsible for increasing lifespan and vitality. I’d be interested in your take on how this research fits into your views on diet and nutrition. Thanks!

Jose Luis Nieto says

What do you think about ketosis, is it a good thing to seek for?

Jason says

Usually don’t leave comments but this was such a great place to do just that.

Anyway random observations

I really enjoy bulletproof coffee, but I just use organic coffee coconut oil and grassfed butter. I think what he sells is definitely something that he is trying to make a fairly large amount of money off of, can’t blame him for that but I also wouldn’t buy it.

Secondly it helps me because I usually don’t eat breakfast anyway, I know it is bad but the coffee is one way for me to feel better and save some time. Note that Paul Chek advocated putting butter in coffee long before Dave Aspey did, check out his second video on espresso making for proof. He does it to make the coffee more of an energy source. Coconut oil is just plain good for you. (I think?)

Lastly as far as the fighting is concerned, I don’t know what to say but I want to say something. What works for you may not work for someone else, it isn’t a big deal. However it is clear a lot of people love bulletproof coffee, and anything that divides people so fiercely never has a simple solution.

Clearly rough feelings exist on both sides about the things being said, and I believe most of that stems from the way (like a lot of new things) Dave has decided to market this particular drink as some sort of cure-all Godsend instead of what it is….

Anyway my 2 cents, god bless!

Cara says

Can I blend coconut oil, collagen, grass fed butter w/ almond milk & dates? 🙂 I always have breakfast with it such as eggs or millet porridge. Thanks!

Tommy Heitz says

I have no tolerance or respect for anyone giving such advice as to add sugar and/or artificial sweetener to food. That’s not balanced, its foolish. You’re too pathetic to control your desires for unhealthy food (though artificial sweetener isn’t even a food, its poison) that you need to write up this BS in order to create a fan club to cheer you on.

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CannaButter

Every well-stocked weed connoisseur's kitchen should have a little CannaButter on hand. Whether you're spicing up your morning toast or making a pan of magic brownies, this is the easiest way to add a little extra flavour to your day. If you're ready to explore this tasty, THC-laced treat, here's the low-down on CannaButter .

What is CannaButter?

CannaButter is exactly what it sounds like: sweet, creamy butter infused with THC. Other than the buzz, it's not too different from regular butter. If you're picturing a dairy product filled with bits of leaves, seeds and stems, think again! When made right, this stuff is just as smooth as any butter purchased from your local super market. Love Cannabis Seeds? Well try Red Dragon Seeds by Barneys

Making CannaButter

Use this basic CannaButter recipe to make your first batch:

Ingredients: Large Pot, 1 lb Butter or 50grams approx , Enough Water to Keep the Weed Floating at Least 2 Inches off the Bottom of the Pot, 1 Ounce of Bud or Trim, Spoon for Stirring, Strainer, Coffee Filters or Cheesecloth, Large Bowl

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1. Heat the water on low until it reaches a simmer.
2. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
3. Add the Bud or Trim.
4. Simmer for about four hours. Cover the pot to reduce evaporation.
5. Stir occasionally. Add small amounts of water if the pot starts to dry up.
6. When done, the mixture will look much like dirty bong water with a thick, glossy layer on top.
7. Line a strainer with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Strain the mixture into a large bowl to remove all the weed fragments.
8. Throw away the leftover weed.
9. Place the bowl in your refrigerator to cool. The water should look greasy and dark brown.
10. The THC-infused CannaButter separates from the water as it cools. At this point, it's light brown to beige rather than yellow.
11. Remove the firm CannaButter from the bowl. Discard the dirty water.
12. Use the CannaButter as-is or in any recipe that uses butter or oil.

CannaButter Considerations

Here are a few things to think about before making your first patch of CannaButter.

• Boiling the mixture will cut down the time needed to make CannaButter, but this practice may burn the butter or destroy some of the THC . Be patient and simmer on a low heat.
• Don't try to dry and smoke the leftover weed. If you did it right, all the THC is gone.
• Always use real, unsalted butter. Don't cut corners with spreads or butter substitutes.
• Don't use cannabis seeds and stems, if you do you'dd get a headache. The first time, stick with buds, shake or trimmings if you can.
• All butter, including CannaButter, tolerates storage at room temperature for short periods of time. For the best results, store your CannaButter in the fridge when you're not cooking or enjoying a tasty buzz.
• Note that a CannaButter high is more intense and often lasts 4 times longer than a traditional buzz. Start off slow until you know much you can handle.

Every weed guru out there seems to have their own variation on the standard CannaButter recipe. Don't be afraid to experiment. But, if you discover a better way, don't forget to come back and share. We'll crown you the new King or Queen of Cannabutter and bow down to your superior culinary skills!

Why Cannabutter?

THC is fat soluble, making CannaButter is the perfect way to extract all the THC from cannabis into butter. THC is delicate so be sure to use a gentle low temperature ensuring none of the THC is broken down (this is why we recommend simmering Cannabutter for 4 hours)

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Mittwoch, 15. Oktober 2014

Txogitxu, Spinat, Kichererbsen und Kaffee-Butter Sous Vide

Normalerweise ist man gewohnt Rindfleisch von 24-36 Monate alten Färsen, also weiblichen Rindern welche noch nicht gekalbt haben, zu essen. Hier setzt das Txogitxu einen extremen Kontrast. Txogitxu ist das Fleisch von Rindern mit einem stolzen Alter von 8 bis 18 Jahren, welche in der Regel jedes Jahr gekalbt haben. Jetzt vermutet natürlich jeder sofort, dass es sich um extrem zähes und altes Fleisch handelt.

• Extra (kein Preis für Entrecode)
• Super Extra (33€/600g)
• Super Extra Galizien (44€/600g)

Das Fett sollte unbedingt am Fleisch bleiben und man sollte es auch mitessen

Wir erhitzen eine Pfanne so stark, dass sie quasi schon zu rauchen anfängt und braten das Steak von allen Seiten extrem kurz an. Es soll gerade so Farbe bekommen und kommt anschließend mit etwas geschmolzener Kaffeebutter in einen Vakuumbeutel und wird dann Sous Vide für etwa 2h auf eine Kerntemperatur von 57 Grad gebracht. Anschließend lassen wir es 10 Minuten ruhen und können dann die Farbe des Fleisches mit einem Bunsenbrenner noch weiter designen. Kurz vor dem Anrichten schneiden wir das Fleisch in Stücke und platzieren sie auf dem Teller. Jetzt kann es erneut mit Kaffee-Butter bestrichen werden und man sollte es mit frischem Meersalz bestreuen. Es kann natürlich auch am ganzen Stück serviert werden.

1 Kg TXOGITXU Super Extra Hüfte

50 g Kaffeebutter

In einer großen Pfanne schmelzen wir bei mittlere Hitze die Kaffee-Butter und schwenken darin den Spinat an. Wenn dieser zusammengefallen ist entnehmen wir ihn der Pfanne und halten ihn bis zum Anrichten warm. Beim Anrichten legen wir einige Blätter Sauerampfer über den Spinat und würzen alles mit Kaffee-Butter und Salz.

400g Baby Spinat

30 g Sauerampfer

30 g Kaffee-Butter

Für das Rezept benötigt man ganze Kaffeebohnen und Butter. Beides kommt in einem Vakuumbeutel in ein Wasserbad und muss für 4 Stunden bei 90 Grad langsam ziehen. Anschließend werden die Bohnen abgesiebt. Die abgekühlte Butter hält sich eingefroren viele Wochen im Gefrierschrank.

250 g Kaffeebohnen

Die Kichererbsen müssen zunächst über Nacht in Wasser eingeweicht werden. Anschließend gießt man das Wasser ab und gibt die Kichererbsen mit 500 ml frischem Wasser in einem Vakuumbeutel bei 90 Grad für 3 Stunden in ein Wasserbad. Danach sollte der Garvorgang mit Eiwasser unterbrochen werden. Natürlich kann das Wasser im Beutel mit diversen Gewürzen aromatisiert werden, allerdings gilt hier wie immer beim Sous Vide Garen: Man sollte sehr vorsichtig mit Gewürzen umgehen, da sich bei dieser Methode die Intensität um einiges verstärkt.

Butter im kaffee

Sonntag, 15. Dezember 2013

Kaffee-Kuchen

2 TL Instantkaffeepulver mit 170 ml Wasser in einem Topf aufkochen und auf die Hälfte reduzieren lassen, damit eine Art Sirup entsteht. Abkühlen lassen und einen EL für die Glasur aufbewahren.

Die Essenz mit 450 Gramm weicher Butter und 450 Gramm Zucker schaumig rühren. 8 Eier einzeln unterschlagen und 450 Gramm Mehl, 2 EL Backpulver und 2 EL Kakaopulver untermischen bis alles gut miteinander vermischt ist. Der Teig kommt in eine ausgefettete Kranzform und darf 40 Minuten im 170 Grad heißen Ofen backen. Es ist ganz wichtig, den Backofen nicht zu öffnen, weil sonst der Kuchen zusammenfällt.

Kurz in der Form und danach auf dem Gitter abkühlen lassen.

Für die Glasur werden 250 Gramm Puderzucker mit 80 Gramm weicher Butter schaumig geschlagen. Dazu kommen 25 Ml Vollmilch und der EL Kaffeeessenz. Die Glasur wird auf den oberen Teil des Kuchens verstrichen und mit Kakaopulver, Schokolade und wer mag ein paar Kaffee(Schoko)Bohnen dekoriert.

Breaking News

Diacetyl is a yellow to green liquid or powder that is found in a variety of foods and beverages. It contributes to beer and wine and has a slick or slippery texture at low levels and a butterscotch flavor at higher levels. It is a natural by-product from the conversion of glucose to ethanol by yeast during fermentation in beer, and it is also found naturally in low concentrations in coffee, vinegar, dairy, honey, and fruits. It is primarily used an artificial food additive found in flours, chocolate, cooking oils, candy, chips, frosting and more. Most notably, it is responsible for the butter aroma and taste in microwave popcorn.

Use: Artificial food additive

Source: Alcohol Fermentation

Recommended daily intake: None

Absorption: Ingestion, inhalation

Toxicity/symptoms: Respiratory Distress

Diacetyl Structure

Toxicity and Health Effects

One property of diacetyl that impacts its toxicity is the ease of inhalation of the vapors. Flavoring chemicals in general, including diacetyl can be easily inhaled because they are very volatile substances that readily evaporate from solid or liquid forms into the air, a characteristic that is further amplified by application of heat.

Exposures and Case Studies

Primary opportunities for exposure to diacetyl exist in occupational settings, where workers in flavoring companies' facilities inhale vapors during food and beverage production processes.; Part of the problem is that the FDA evaluates such flavoring chemicals as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) to be eaten, because they are food additives, but most of these substances have not been specifically tested for respiratory toxicity via inhalation. The first cases in which diacetyl exposure began being associated with the aforementioned adverse health effects appeared in 1985, when investigators from the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) discovered two young and otherwise healthy nonsmoking employees that had been diagnosed with severe fixed obstructive pulmonary disease at a bakery flavor production facility in Indiana (that commonly used diacetyl).

Later in 2002, as a result of reported workers' conditions at popcorn plants, #Hubbs et al., 2002 examined the hypothesis that airway injury in rats would result from exposure to diacetyl vapors used in microwave popcorn and other foods. They concluded, "concentrations of butter flavoring vapors that can occur during the manufacture of foods are associated with epithelial injury in the nasal passages and pulmonary airways of rats."

Scientific Investigation

It is difficult to say exactly what specific biochemical properties of diacetyl induce the initial adverse physiological responses. As #Hubbs et al., 2002 notes towards the end of the study,

"The vapors emitted from butter flavoring are a complex mixture that produces necrosis that cannot be explained by the known toxicologic properties of any of its components."

In 2008, #Hubbs et al., 2002 expanded on the 2002 study and examined how and why diacetyl exposure causes bronchiolitis obliterations and how damage compares from a maximum concentration of exposure vs. a time-weighted-average exposure. The experiments involved a combination of low, middle, and high exposures that were either continuous or pulsed.

"The smaller diameter of the rat nasal passages, trachea, and bronchi would be expected to produce increased resistance, decreased air flow, and increased mucosal deposition of vapors when compared with the corresponding structures in the human respiratory tract. This would be expected to shift the site of mucosal absorption of vapors higher up in the respiratory tract of rats as compared to in humans" (#Hubbs et al. 2008).

Risk and Risk Management

Clearly, risk has been demonstrated to flavoring-facility workers, but an interesting aspect all of the cases is to examine the possibility of exposure to the general public via consumption of those products that contain diacetyl (i.e. their diets). Thus, what are the effects of popping microwave popcorn? It is a more recent and less documented aspect, but on September 5th 2007, the New York Times reported some of the first findings that a consumer unaffiliated with occupational diacetyl exposure may have also developed bronchiolitis obliterations as a result of heavy popcorn consumption. Dr. Cecile Rose, director of the occupational disease clinical programs at National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, diagnosed the 53-year-old Colorado man after learning that he had consumed at least 2 bags of popcorn daily for more than 10 years.

References

Hubbs AF, Battelli LA, Goldsmith WT, Porter DW, Frazer D, Friend S, et al. 2002. Necrosis of nasal and airway epithelium in rats inhaling vapors of artificial butter flavoring. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 185(2): 128-135.

Hubbs AF, Goldsmith WT, Kashon ML, Frazer D, Mercer RR, Battelli LA, et al. 2008. "Respiratory toxicologic pathology of inhaled diacetyl in sprague-dawley rats . Toxicology Pathology. Accessed 26 March 2008].

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. 2008. Food Flavorings and Lung Disease (Diacetyl)|http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/HazardousChem/FoodFlavor/Default.asp]. Accessed 25 March 2008.

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butter

Pronunciation Edit

• enPR: bŭtʹ-ər , IPA (key) : /ˈbʌ.təɹ/
  • • ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /ˈbʌ.tə/

    Etymology 1 Edit

    1. ( uncountable ) A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
    2. ( countable , obsolete , chemistry ) Any specific softsubstance. butter of antimony; butter of arsenic
    3. ( uncountable ) Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it). peanut butter

    Derived terms Edit

    Related terms Edit

    Translations Edit

    • Afrikaans: botter(af)
    • Akkadian: 𒉌𒉣𒈾 ( ḫimētu )
    • Albanian: gjalpë(sq)m
    • American Sign Language: H@TipPalm-PalmDown-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmUp Contact H@BasePalm H@TipPalm Contact H@BasePalm H@TipPalm Contact H@BasePalm
    • Amharic: ቅቤ ( ḳəbe )
    • Arabic: زُبْدَة‏ ‎ f ( zubda ) Egyptian Arabic: زبدة‏ ‎ f ( zébda )
    • Aragonese: mantecaf
    • Aramaic: Syriac: ܚܐܘܬܐ‏ ‎ f ( ḥeˀwṯā )
    • Armenian: կարագ(hy) ( karag )
    • Aromanian: umtun
    • Asturian: mantegaf
    • Azeri: yağ(az)
    • Bashkir: май ( may )
    • Basque: gurin(eu)
    • Belarusian: ма́слаn ( másla )
    • Bengali: মাখন ( makhôn )
    • Breton: amanenn(br)m
    • Bulgarian: ма́сло(bg)n ( máslo )
    • Burmese: ထောပတ်(my) ( htau:pat )
    • Buryat: сагаан тоһон ( sagaan tohon )
    • Catalan: mantegaf
    • Cherokee: ᎪᏢᏅ ( go⁠tlv⁠nv )
    • Cheyenne: heóveamėške
    • Chinese: Cantonese: 牛油 ( ngau 4 jau 4 ) Hakka: 牛油 ( ngiù-yù ) , 乳油 ( nen-yù ) , 白塔 ( pat-tá ) Mandarin: 黃油(zh) , 黄油(zh) ( huángyóu ) , 牛油(zh) ( niúyóu ) , 白脫 , 白脱 ( báituō ) Min Nan: 牛油(zh-min-nan) ( gû-iû ) , bá-tah ( Taiwan ) Wu: 白脫 , 白脱 ( 5baq tha ) , (please verify) 牛油 ( nyeu yeu ) , (please verify) 黃油 , (please verify) 黄油 ( huaon yue )
    • Coptic: ϭⲉⲗⲓ ( qeli )
    • Cornish: amanynm
    • Corsican: butirum
    • Czech: máslo(cs)n
    • Dalmatian: butirm
    • Danish: smør(da)n
    • Dutch: boter(nl)f
    • Erzya: ойf ( oj )
    • Esperanto: butero(eo)
    • Estonian: või(et)
    • Faroese: smørn
    • Fijian: bata(fj)
    • Finnish: voi(fi)
    • French: beurre(fr)m
    • Friulian: sponğhe
    • Galician: manteiga(gl)f
    • Georgian: კარაქი ( ḳaraki )
    • German: Butter(de)f Alemannic German: Ankem , Butterm Bavarian: Buddam , Budanm Pennsylvania German: Booterf Silesian German: Putterf
    • Gottscheerish: púttərm , f , n
    • Greek: βούτυρο(el)n ( voútyro ) Cappadocian Greek: καράκι ( karáki )
    • Greenlandic: punneq
    • Gujarati: માખણ(gu)n ( mākhaṇa ) , મસ્કો ( maskō )
    • Haitian Creole: bè
    • Hausa: man shanu
    • Hawaiian: waiūpaka
    • Hebrew: חֶמְאָה‏ ‎ (he)f ( khem'a )
    • Hindi: घी(hi)m ( ghī ) , मक्खन(hi)m ( makkhan ) , माखन(hi) ( mākhan )
    • Hungarian: vaj(hu)
    • Icelandic: smjör(is)n
    • Ido: butro(io)
    • Indonesian: mentega(id)
    • Ingrian: voi
    • Interlingua: butyro
    • Interlingue: buttre
    • Irish: im(ga)m Old Irish: imbn
    • Italian: burro(it)m
    • Japanese: バター(ja) ( batā ) , 牛酪 ( ぎゅうらく, gyūraku ) , 乳酪(ja) ( にゅうらく, nyūraku )
    • Javanese: mertéga
    • Kannada: ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ(kn) ( beṇṇe )
    • Kazakh: май ( may ) , сармай ( sarmay ) , сары май ( sarı may )
    • Khmer: បឺរ ( bər ) , ខ្លាញ់ទឹកដោះ ( klañ tɨk dɑh )
    • Korean: 버터(ko) ( beoteo )
    • Kurdish: Sorani: که‌ره‌‏ ‎ (ku)
    • Kyrgyz: май(ky) ( may ) , сары май(ky) ( sarı may ) , сүт май(ky) ( süt may ) , паста(ky) ( pasta ) , повидло(ky) ( povidlo ) , май сүйкөө(ky) ( may süyköö )
    • Lao: ເບີ(lo) ( bœ̄ ) , ເນີຍ ( nœ̄i )
    • Latgalian: svīsts
    • Latin: butyrum
    • Latvian: sviestsm
    • Limburgish: bótter(li)m
    • Lithuanian: sviestasm
    • Lojban: matne(jbo)
    • Lombard: butterm ( Milan ) , bütìrm ( Occidental )
    • Low German: Dutch Low Saxon: botter(nds)f German Low German: Botter(nds)f
    • Luxembourgish: Botter(lb)m
    • Macedonian: путерm ( puter )
    • Malay: mentega(ms)
    • Maltese: butir(mt)
    • Manx: eeymm
    • Maori: pata
    • Marathi: माखणे ( mākhaṇe )
    • Mari: Western Mari: ӱ ( ü )
    • Mirandese: please add this translation if you can
    • Mohawk: owistóhseraʼ
    • Mongolian: цөцгийн тос ( tsötsgijn tos )
    • Navajo: mandagíiya
    • Nepali: नौनी ( naunī ) , मक्खन ( makkhana )
    • Norman: beurrem ( Jersey ) , burrem ( Guernsey ) , buurem ( continental Norman ) , bürm ( Sark )
    • North Frisian: bööder
    • Norwegian: Bokmål: smør(no)n Nynorsk: smørn
    • Novial: butre
    • Occitan: burre(oc)m , bodre(oc)m
    • Old Church Slavonic: маслоn ( maslo )
    • Old English: buteref
    • Osage: paazénii wéli
    • Ossetian: нæлхæ ( nælxæ )
    • Ottoman Turkish: تره‌یاغی‏ ‎ ( tereyağı ) , ياغ‏ ‎ ( yağ )
    • Pennsylvania German: Budderm
    • Persian: کره‏ ‎ (fa) ( kare ) , مسکه‏ ‎ (fa) ( maske )
    • Polish: masło(pl)n
    • Portuguese: manteiga(pt)f
    • Punjabi: ਮੱਖਣm ( makhaṇa )
    • Quechua: mantikilla
    • Romanian: unt(ro)n
    • Romansch: paintgm
    • Russian: ма́сло(ru)n ( máslo ) , сли́вочное ма́сло(ru)n ( slívočnoje máslo )
    • Rwanda-Rundi: amavuta , ama-vuta
    • Sami: Northern: vuodja Skolt: vuõjj Ter: vɨjj
    • Samoan: pata(sm)
    • Samogitian: svėistsm
    • Sanskrit: नवनीत(sa) ( navanīta ) , घृत(sa)n ( ghṛta )
    • Sardinian: butirum
    • Saterland Frisian: Buuteref
    • Scottish Gaelic: ìmm
    • Serbo-Croatian: Cyrillic: маслацm , путерm Roman: maslac(sh)m , puter(sh)m
    • Sindhi: گيِہہُ‏ ‎ m ( gīhu )
    • Sinhalese: බටර් ( baṭar )
    • Slovak: maslo(sk)n
    • Slovene: maslo(sl)n , puterm ( colloquial )
    • Somali: subagm
    • Sorbian: Lower Sorbian: butraf Upper Sorbian: please add this translation if you can
    • Sotho: sereledi(st)
    • Spanish: mantequilla(es)f , manteca(es)f ( Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay )
    • Swahili: siagi(sw)
    • Swedish: smör(sv)n
    • Tagalog: mantikilya
    • Tajik: равған(tg) ( ravġan ) , равғани зард ( ravġani zard )
    • Tamil: வெண்ணெய்(ta) ( veṇṇey )
    • Tatar: май(tt) ( may )
    • Telugu: వెన్న(te) ( venna )
    • Tetum: manteiga
    • Thai: เนย(th) ( nəəi )
    • Tibetan: མར། ( mar )
    • Tok Pisin: bata
    • Turkish: tereyağı(tr)
    • Turkmen: mesge
    • Udi: кӏаракӏ ( ḳaraḳ )
    • Ukrainian: ма́слоn ( máslo )
    • Urdu: گھی‏ ‎ ( ghī ) , مکھن‏ ‎ ( makkhan )
    • Uyghur: سېرىق ماي‏ ‎ ( sëriq may )
    • Uzbek: saryog`(uz)
    • Venetian: butiro(vec)m , botirom
    • Vietnamese: bơ(vi)
    • Vilamovian: putterf
    • Volapük: bör(vo) , mileg ( older term )
    • Votic: või
    • Walloon: boure(wa)m
    • Waray-Waray: mantikilya
    • Welsh: menyn(cy)m
    • West Flemish: beuterm
    • West Frisian: bûterc
    • Wolof: bóor , diw(wo)
    • Yiddish: פּוטער‏ ‎ f ( puter )
    • Yola: buthther
    • Yup'ik: masslaaq
    • Zulu: ibhotela class 5
    • Bashkir: май ( may )
    • Esperanto: ŝmiraĵo
    • French: beurre(fr)m
    • Georgian: (please verify) ერბო ( erbo )
    1. ( transitive ) To spread butter on. Butter the toast.
    2. to move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow.
    3. ( slang , obsolete , transitive ) To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game. (Can we find and add a quotation of Johnson to this entry?)

    Derived terms Edit

    Translations Edit

    • Afrikaans: botter(af) , bebotter
    • Bulgarian: намазвам с масло ( namazvam s maslo )
    • Czech: ( impf. ) mazat máslem , namazat máslem , ( pf. ) pomazat máslem
    • Danish: smøre brødet
    • Dutch: beboteren(nl) , inboteren , met boter besmeren
    • Faroese: smyrja
    • French: beurrer(fr)
    • German: mitButter(de)bestreichen(de)
    • Ido: butrizar(io)
    • Interlingua: butyrar
    • Italian: imburrare(it)
    • Norman: beurrer ( Jersey )
    • Polish: smarować masłem
    • Portuguese: amanteigar , passarmanteigaem
    • Russian: нама́слить(ru) ( namáslitʹ ) , нама́сливать ( namáslivatʹ ) , нама́зать ма́слом ( namázatʹ máslom ) , нама́зывать ма́слом ( namázyvatʹ máslom )
    • Slovene: namazati z maslom
    • Spanish: untar con mantequilla
    • Swedish: bre(sv) , breda(sv)
    • Thai: ทาเนย ( ta noey )
    • Vietnamese: ( vào ) quẹt bơ

    See also Edit

    Etymology 2 Edit

    1. Someone who butts, or who butts in.
       • 2005, David E. Fastovsky, David B. Weishampel, The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs (page 156) [ … ] these animals lacked self-correcting mechanisms of the kind seen in modern head-butters such as goats and big-horn sheep that would have kept the tremendous forces aligned with the rest of the skeleton.

    Etymology Edit

    Conjugation Edit

    Further reading Edit

    • “butter” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

    Adjective Edit

    Declension Edit

    2) The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative.

    Recipe: How To Make Bulletproof Coffee

    By: Bulletproof Staff

    

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    How to make Bulletproof Coffee – Official Recipe

    1. Make your coffee. Brew 1 cup (8-12 ounces) of coffee using filtered water with 2 ½ heaping tablespoons of freshly ground Bulletproof Coffee Beans. Use a French Press for ease of use and to preserve beneficial coffee oils that paper filters keep out.
    2. Add Brain Octane Oil. Add 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons of Brain Octane Oil (start slow with this stuff – it’s powerful!)
    3. Add grass-fed butter or ghee. Add 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter or grass-fed ghee. Make sure your butter is unsalted. Salty coffee is gross.
    4. Blend. Mix it all in a blender for 20-30 seconds until it looks like a creamy latte. There will be a good amount of foam on top.

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    Just starting out with Bulletproof Coffee? Read this first!

    • Not all coffee is created equal. The wrong coffee will sap your energy, trigger cravings, and leave you feeling tired and irritable. Lab-tested, mold-free coffee, on the other hand, will give you clean energy without the caffeine crash.
    • Only use grass-fed butter. Non-grass-fed butter has a different fat composition that doesn’t blend as well or taste as good as grass-fed butter. Grass-fed butter is also higher in essential nutrients that your body and brain crave.
    • Don’t forget your Brain Octane Oil. Brain Octane increases energy and brain function. If that’s not enough, it helps your body create energy from fat instead of sugar, turning you into a fat-burning machine.
    • You might want to go slow. If you’ve been on a low-fat or vegetarian diet for a while, increase your healthy fat consumption slowly. It might take your body a couple weeks to adjust. Don’t you dare use a low-fat butter substitute. Bleah.
    • Digestive support may be necessary. Taking a betaine HCL or a digestive enzyme supplement will help your body digest the fat as you ramp up to digesting real food. This goes double for vegans or people who have been starving on low-fat or low-calorie diets.
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    Dave Asprey, CEO and founder of Bulletproof, got the idea for Bulletproof Coffee after a trek in Tibet in 2004. At 18,000 above sea level and -10°F, his energy was plummeting – until he staggered into a guest house and a local handed him a creamy cup of yak butter tea.

    The butter-infused drink is a necessity for the people in Tibet, who live and work in such rugged, high altitude terrain. The drink instantly rejuvenated Dave. It was like a flip was switched on in his brain and body.

    The biohacker in him wondered why the tea made him feel so good, and he embarked on years of research into why it switched on the lights of focus and energy so quickly. Eventually, Dave substituted tea for mold-free coffee, and yak butter for grass-fed cow’s butter (a tad easier to find than yak butter at your local grocery store). Brain Octane Oil was the final missing piece. Together, those three ingredients gave Dave the abundant energy and effortless mental clarity he felt in that hut in Tibet.

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    I’m not knocking your coffee and am inclined to believe it is better than the rest, but could you provide some concrete examples of coffees that you have no vested interest in?

    In step one, Dave points to a link on buying coffee in your area. Obviously, he doesn’t have a financial interest in those.

    From coffee-shops. What about grocery providers, or bulk purchasing?

    Not sure why it matters if he has a vested interest. It’s clearly stated, nothing to hide. For me, I was happy to buy from dave because he has done the research to find the best quality stuff. Frankly, living in the suburbs, I found it hard to find good quality coffee.

    Try a bag to see for yourself. I know am glad I did. Or you can take your chances with your local barista, if you have one.

    Kevin, look at the “how to find the best coffee in your city” post for examples. I have shared extensively all I know on the topic, and only offered my coffee after enough people asked me to do it. I’d rather people be healthy than me make a few bucks selling coffee. But if both are possible at the same time, that’s even better. But not required. 🙂

    Kerrygold is out of stock on Amazon currently -how would grass-fed organic Ghee work?

    One of his blogs said u can use any organic UNSALTED grass fed butter but he prefers Kerrygold.

    Forgive me if it’s obvious, but the link on MCT oil is busted, and I’m wondering if coconut oil would suffice?

    Would it be ok to take your fish oil along with the bulletproof coffee in the mornings? How about Vitamin D?

    Those are both best with fat at the same time!

    Dave, I have a large amount of organic virgin coconut oil sitting in my house. Would this be an ok substitute for the MCT oil?

    Our MCT is about a 1:6 extract. Coconut oil is good but you’ll get fewer mct that way.

    sorry, double post

    How would you recommend making it iced?

    Any decent blender can blend ice in!

    On days where I don’t want to wake the family up, would mixing it by spoon be alright?

    Health wise yes, but shaking it in a sealed thermos makes better results. Small battery powered frothers are super quiet too.

    I brought organic coconut oil (I live in México, no one has heard of MCT) and organic sweet butter to my favorite cafe (which serves locally grown organic coffee) and a bunch of us customers tried this. It is delicious and everyone loved it. Unfortunately, I went back later in the day for another cup, went home and felt like I should eat something as I hadn’t eaten all day. Eating resulted in a huge stomach ache for me for the rest of the day. Not surprising (I guess) since I had already consumed a stick of butter. At any rate, this stuff tastes great and I’m interested in doing the intermittent fast diet. One step at a time.

    Just wondering what you think of using an espresso maker? You’ve said that toxins are killed with the high heat, and I prefer Americanos. Also, the Hario pour over is plastic, why wouldn’t you use a ceramic one?

    Espresso is just fine. I use the hard clear plastic because it is lighter in my suitcase, it does not require preheating like ceramic, and it doesn’t break. It also costs $8. ?

    Is there any downside to stepping all the way up to, say, half a stick of Kerrygold (

    7.5-8 tbsps) per two cups of coffee? Is that too much, particularly with the MCT oil? Easier for my wife and I to just toss the whole brick in the VitaMix with 4 cups of coffee and split the results, but I’ll go back to cutting it up if it’s better to reduce that…

    I did that much for a while with no ill effects!

    Good to know, thanks!

    Also, just a couple of data points for you: my wife actually prefers the mouth feel of Bulletproof Coffee *without* the MCT oil. And while adding it doesn’t bother me, and I don’t feel any ill effects from it, I don’t exactly love it either. I’d swear it tastes subtly not-as-good, even though MCT is supposedly odorless/tasteless.

    Quick Vita-Mix question: Is it possible to blend the coffee *too much?* If you have a Vita-Mix, you know that blending on high for an extended amount of time can actually cook whatever it is you’re mixing. Can that heating action cause any unwanted effects to the grass-fed butter? I just want to hit that sweet spot where everything is nicely, thoroughly blended with a huge head of foam, but I’m not destroying any beneficial compounds through excess heating/agitation…

    I could have done this in the vitamix, but I actually prefer a french press for this. I used to froth milk for my espresso in one (I don’t drink milk anymore since going keto) by adding hot milk to the unit, then giving it a good couple of pumps. The fine wire mesh does a fantastic job of getting everything blended and whipped, and produces a wonderful foam.

    I was skeptical at first, but this coffee is really, REALLY delicious. I usually add Horizon Organic Heavy Cream to my coffee but I think I’ll be making the switch to butter and coconut oil. Thank you for the blog post! Now I have something to link back to when friends or family tell me that I’m killing myself by using so much fat in my coffee.

    Cool idea! I’m going to try this. ?

    I learned that trick a year or so ago from http://lifehacker.com/5803452/use-a-french-press-to-make-frothy-milk-for-an-easy-homemade-cappuccino after I was looking up reviews for a milk frother that didn’t require my having to turn on my espresso machine.

    Also Dave, I’ve gone up to the 28g (2 tbsp) of grass fed butter to mimic the taste of heavy cream, do I need to increase the MCT as well? I’m currently using coconut oil, which I’ve kept stock of for years (since it’s great for cosmetic uses as well as for cooking. There is no better lip balm or skin conditioner out there, and it makes tasty fried eggs!) I’m currently keeping that to 1tbsp. My coffee is now around 500kcal, however, compared to what I used to order at Starbucks a decade ago, it’s still lower in calories, ZERO carbs, and it tastes a hell of a lot better.

    The MCT is 6x stronger than coconut oil, and it helps with the mouth feel of the coffee. It’s worth trying once to see if you can feel it. Most can!

    The link to the post about finding the best (safest) coffee in your city doesn’t seem to be working. Is it just me? I’d really like to read that article.

    How long do the Bulletproof coffee beans stay fresh for?

    haha no straight answers here

    I’m tempted to try this. After having the bulletproof coffee, can I have regular coffee until I break my fast at 2:00? Also, when I make the bulletproof coffee, is it ok to save half of it for later (heat it up in the microwave)?

    If by regular you mean black coffee made with high quality beans, sure. And saving some for later… with reheating? better to reheat on a stove. Or even better make it fresh.

    Do you have any alternatives to adding the butter? i am lactose intolerant, but would still like to try the morning combo of the coffe with fat.

    If you can handle it Grass fed ghee is a good option.

    this article claims that butter has zero lactose content: http://www.lexiyoga.com/butter (fourth paragraph)

    I must be missing something painfully obvious but nowhere can I find how many (suggested) “scoops” of the ground coffee to put in, to make a single serving? and what would a “scoop” be?

    me 2, i cant find the right ratio. I am now grinding 2 tbs of beans to 4 cups of coffee on my french press but it seems like im going thru coffee way to fast. I only have one cup a day. Also add 2 tbs of Kerry butter and 1 tbs of MCT. If anyone else would like to share it would be great.

    So I finally found a general trend that most use 2tbs kerry unsalted, 2tbs mct oil, 5tbs Bulletproof coffee to 16oz. of water.

    Thanks! I was looking for this.

    I htink the general rule of thumb is 5-7 grams of coffee per cup. I use around 15 grams for a sixteen ounce brew.

    The official recipe on the “How to make your mornings Bulletproof, and your coffee too” says 2 1/2 tbsp for an 8 oz cup of coffee. 15 g seems VERY diluted (that’s 1 tbsp). Bodum’s french press requirements are

    1.5-2.5 tbsp / 8oz cup. 🙂

    I can assure you that one tbsp of whole bean coffee does not weigh 15 grams. That is easily two tbsp

    Brew 1 cup (8 oz.) of coffee using filtered water, just off the boil, with 2 1/2 heaping tablespoons freshly ground Bulletproof® Upgraded™ Coffee Beans. (French Press is easiest.)”

    I just started making this but I have a Keurig brewer so I fill the filter cup 3/4 of the way full for largest setting. It seems to work.

    12g to 1 tablespoon, because 1 teaspoon to 4g. So 15g is just less than 1-1/3 tblspn. It’s better to be accurate than to just have an opinion. Cheers!

    A few sources on why you should use a scale and not a spoon.

    you generally want a 17 to 1 ratio of water to coffee and I would think two tbs would be pretty low for 4 cups. I prefer the aeropress and only use my french press when making coffee for multiple people but when I use my press i average around 50 grams of coffee.

    A scoop is 1/8 cup

    so just so everyone knows this works with the most crappy cheapest coffee you can find and add your own oils don’t buy this expensive crap diy

    What are your suggestions about home roasting? From the reviews I’ve seen, all of the nearby coffee shops sell their coffee in blends. There is one place that I plan to check out this week since they aren’t listed online, but I don’t know if they will be any different.

    However I just found a shop that sells green coffee beans for home roasting. Is home roasting recomended? What type of bean would you suggest to use?

    I use Artisana Coconut Butter – is that MCT? I am going to try this right now before I go for my walk. I will use the Artisana- but, would love to hear is Coco butter is what you mean!

    after reading down- I have my answer. I am sticking with what I have for now. Maybe try the MTC later.

    yeah you need about 6 tbsp of coconut oil to get the same amount of capric and caprylic in 1 tbsp of MCT oil

    Is using an italian mocha express to make the coffee fine?

    whats the best way to brew the coffee? I though i read somewhere that it’s best to use a steel filter because paper filter absorb the oils from the coffee. But in this article it uses a paper filter as best method.

    Initially Dave was using a paper filter until he learned about the benefits of cawehol and cafestrol that get filtered out when using a filter– now he uses a steel filter, or no filter (and carefully pours the coffee in another cup)…

    If I use an electric variable temp kettle would the following process work well:

    – set kettle to 205 degrees

    – once water temp reaches 205 add BP course ground coffee 2 tbsp per 6 oz of water

    – wait 4 minutes, stir occasionally

    – serve by pouring thru metal filter into cup

    How does this process sound? Is course grind preferable?

    Tastes SOOOO good!! But I think the MCT oil is giving me a stomach ache.

    How much are you using? Start small, like with a teaspoon and work your way up. Many who aren’t yet adapted to full fat meals find using digestive enzymes helpful at first too.

    I had some mild heartburn and the runs when I started with BP coffee. After 3 or 4 days I had no issues.

    I found at the beginning spacing the cups of coffee helped; I drank them about an hour apart and that helped, too. Now I just drink them however I want.

    I have just started drinking BP coffee (250ml Coffee, 2 tbs butter, 1 tbs MCToil ) and although the coffee has a nice frothy head like a latte, it tastes very thin, like an instant coffee not a latte. Any suggestions how to make it feel like a latte and still stay BP?

    Use a few more beans when brewing for stronger flavor.

    Hi. I’ve received my first and hopefully not last shipment of bulletproof coffee today. The first step starts with ‘Brew coffee as you normally would’ Unfortunately for me that consists of boiling water and adding instant coffee. How would I go about brewing Bulletproof coffee? I pretty much only have a kettle and blender to get this job done. Thanks for your time… All of it. 🙂

    Try “cowboy coffee”. It’s essentially coffee grounds in just below boiling water on the stove. Let it sit as long as you want, strain or let the grounds sink to the bottom and poor off the top.

    If you don’t have a grinder, a blender will do for grinding the coffee. You’ll get a pretty coarse grind. Then boil some water, let the grinds steep in it for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the grinds settle to the bottom, and pour the coffee into a new cup, it’s ok to let a few grinds into your cup… extra texture 😉

    And then using your cleaned blender, blend grass-fed butter, mct, and coffee! Then enjoy!

    You might also look into getting a small capacity French Press. It’s uses the same process as “Cowboy coffee”, but it has a stainless steel plunger that strains the grounds out for you when the brewing is done. No filters to buy, less chance of a mess (or too many grounds in the cup), easy to clean, just need a kettle for hot water and you’ve got that already. Use the grounds on your garden as fertilizer and you’ve got a no waste coffee machine.

    buy a french press. 10$ basically and super simple to use to make coffee

    Is there a video out there? I find the explanation still a bit confusing

    There is a link to different option for recipes.I just started with this and I’m a bit lost. I got the book but I will like to see other options on recipes. For example for breakfast. So I don’t drink bulletproof coffee everyday.

    Or maybe that’s the idea?

    Today I have coffee with 40 gr of butter and now I’m hungry after 3 hours. But I can still taste the butter in my mouth and is making me feel nausea. :/

    I typically drink my coffee black. Can I just add the MCT?

    How will this coffee help my energy levels. I’m extremely low on energy.

    Can you use a nutribullet to blend the coffee, or is that too powerful?

    He said you can use Vitamix and that’s more powerful than nutribullet so it should be fine

    This may seem like a silly question, but does it matter how you brew the coffee? I have a moka pot and it doesn’t have a filter, and it makes an espresso style shot.

    Definitely doesn’t matter that much. Dave does his espresso, or french press. And has, in recent times changed his preference to anything with a metal filter over paper filter as this doesn’t filter out the anti-inflammatory coffee oils.

    Thanks for that. I was wondering why the despricption talked about paper filter. Metal filter as you are writing makes much more sense.

    Would it be ok to add a bit of raw, unpasteurized grass-fed cream to the blend or does that raise insulin too much?

    Just wanted to throw this out there…Was annoyed that my water bottle was retaining coffee flavor when I put water in it so I scoured the web for a good glass one. This is actually meant for scientific use I believe but it’s 32 ounces and works great and is only $7 (found it on Amazon of course):

    Also you’ve probably already seen this but this is an MCT oil alternative, also on Amazon ($16):

    As for ratios I use 2tbsp MCT, 2tbsp kerrygold and 4tbsp coffee…any more MCT and my stomach starts complaining lol.

    Thanks for your ratio idea. Is that for 16oz or 32oz? My husband & I are both going to try it, so we will be doing 32oz.

    Hi Rosie, sorry for the delay. I just fill up my coffee maker with water to number 4 and use 4 tablespoons of coffee. Not sure the ounces of liquid that makes offhand but I believe it’s close to 16.

    I wouldn’t worry about the amount of butter/oil relative to coffee as much as the overall amount of butter/oil because that is really what will determine whether you’ll be able to comfortably stomach it.

    How much coffee you use depends more on the amount of caffeine you want, and I suppose how you like the taste.

    PS still loving the bottle, although I might also buy a brush because it’s somewhat hard to get it 100% clean by hand. Does come out of the washing machine clean. And also helps to fill up immediately with warm soapy water after finishing the coffee.

    Hi, just reading the thread and saw your issue with getting your bottle clean. An old waitress trick for cleaning coffee carafes is to fill it with ice, then salt and add just enough warm soapy water to get it swishy. Swish the carafe so that the ice and salt scrub the inside for you. Hope this helps!

    the oil is sticking to the plastic (always a problem with dishes) and retaining some of the coffee flavor. It is easier to remove from glassware…

    This isn’t much different than what the dentist Weston Price discovered with his Butter Oil + Cod Liver Oil combination almost 100 years ago. It seems the more we go into the future, the more we realize that we are losing everything humanity had right. For those who don’ t know, Weston Price spent his later years traveling the world and studying primitive cultures that had perfect teeth and health – and here we are in 2013 trying to figure out how to live as well as people 1000s of years ago. Crazy. It seems the only thing we use technological progress for is populating ever more into technological/artificial life-support and the associated duties/obligations to the “machine” that keeps us all alive.

    Not really. The internet is making it possible for people to learn more.

    I have heard of Dr Weston Price. On the internet.

    We have the opportunity to educate each other.

    Didn’t you just use “technological progress” to inform everyone about Mr. Price? That’s kinda the point of the Internet.

    I’ve made this with tea (as I don’t care for coffee) and it is yummy. I used coconut oil because it is what I have right now. When I get MCT Oil, I’ll use that. I put stevia in and that is perfect for sweetener; I can’t wait to try some cinnamon or vanilla, or dark chocolate 🙂

    Just trying to get this seen. If you do use/like cinnamon, please try to use Ceylon type of cinnamon as it contains the most beneficial ‘brain’ — anti-amyloid ingredients while avoiding some other non-desirables. Research it … Since with this coffee we’re trying to benefit our brains we might as well think long term ! Cheers 🙂

    will the additives such as the vanilla, cinnamon ect not take the body out of the fasting state if added?

    Just wondering am I doing something wrong or maybe it takes a while but I’ve not noticed a change (it is only the 1st time today) I used 2 tablespoons of coffee, 1 tablespoon mct n 1 tablespoon butter….help 🙂

    Heard about this from a friend. He’s in incredible shape and highly recommends it, so thought I’d give it a try. Of course, being skeptical, as are most peope with anything out of their comfort zone, I did it gingerly. It;s surprisingly tasty and if it’s as good as you all say, It’s my new favourite. I’ll have to get some MCT oil though to complete the ensemble but hey. I’m into getting fit and healthy. Everyone in my family has a weight problem of some kind. I was 260 (at 48), now only 200 (at 58) and improving still. Younger brother (now at 56) is 400 pounds, older brother (at 59) and both parents have had bypasses. Had a nuclear heart stress test last week. Results came back all clear. Exercise and healthy eating are making the difference. My strong, fit friend/mentor is a prime example. I’m taking his advice. Thanks for this ‘non traditional’ kick start to the day.

    When I did this for a couple of weeks, later in the day I would have rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. To find out if it was the coffee, I stopped doing and and sure enough it returned to normal. As crazy as it sounds, I would like to restart as it helped give me a boost in weight loss and my brother, who has both researched and had success with this coffee (and other changes in diet) has convinced me that this is really good for you. I am just wondering if something in particular could be making my blood pressure spike or if I should cut down on any ingredients? I use 1 tbsp of MCT, 2 Tbsp butter, 2 cups bulletproof coffee. Could this be an issue with the MCT? I do notice that it makes my stomach burn a little too. Not in an intolerable way but in an annoying way. Does that go away after some time using this recipe?

    I should state that I am otherwise healthy. I workout and am not overweight. I’ve also never had blood pressure issues before.

    check out what coffee you are using, light roasts are higher in caffeine and dark roast are lower but better tasting. I do not know if this is what is causing it but you may be a person who extremely caffeine sensitive.

    Better tasting is open to interpretation. I prefer the milder, sweeter taste of light roasts and enjoy that I don’t have the lingering coffee taste that you get from a dark roast.

    Mix it half and half with naturally decaf.

    Yeah I agree, I roast my own coffee at home because I can’t stand the burnt taste you get practically everywhere else.

    The MCT oil is affecting you thyroid.

    Larisa, could you expand on this a bit, please?

    I would agree. I have a friend who is on Thyroid medication and this exact same thing happened to her. Switch to a high-grade coconut oil instead of the MCT.

    I can’t do coffee, so I use Bulletproof Matcha Tea or mate. It’s fabulous.

    Thanks for mentioning Matcha. I can’t drink coffee (migraines). Even Matcha can be a bit much for me, but it’s good to know that it’s an option.

    They also have a wonderful Cocao tea (pretty $, but yummy) which “has less caffeine than decaf coffee” for those with caffeine sensitivities but want the polyphenols.. it smells delish.

    Could also be the caffeine causing the increased heart rate and BP. I’ve heard of people doing this coffee with decaf. Maybe that would help.

    So I was looking for MCT oil at various shops and they both told me the coconut oil had mostly MCT oil. Since there was only one brand (twin lab) that had pure MCT oil and it was flavored, I decided to opt for the coconut oil. It looks to have the same amount of MCT oil as the one sold on this site (14 g per serving).

    Why then is coconut oil not recommended?

    First of all, bless your heart for this. Holy crap it’s good. And that’s coming from a former Starbucks junkie, I’d rather drink this anyday of the week. Second, I’ve been using coconut oil instead of mct oil, should I switch? I LOVE cocnut oil and it gives me so much energy in the morning so I just stuck with it but if the nutritional value is much different ill buy the other stuff. Btw a dash of cinnamon literally makes it taste better than a cinnamon dolce latte:)

    Coconut oil IS a medium-chain triglyceride oil, so you’re all set.

    I believe it is a derivative of coconut oil – not one and the same

    No, actually virgin coconut oil is composed mostly of MCTs.

    this article is about MCT oil by Tropical Traditions, a coconut oil manufacturer that posts many research articles on their site. It is claimed here that MCT oil does not have lauric acid, the most valuable fatty acid found only in coconut oil and breast milk. hhttp://www.tropicaltraditions.com/liquid-coconut-oil-mct-oil.htm. Based on this article, I would prefer coconut oil, especially hand-pressed if I can find it.

    omg..I just tried this..this is the best coffee I have ever had, no sweetner added

    NEVER use abbreviations. Please…. there are many of us that do not know all the “lingo”… like MCT oil.

    It means Medium Chain Triglyceride and if you don’t understand something it would be more productive to just Google it

    It’s also fairly productive to not waste your time trying to sound smart on internet comment chains.

    In the time it took this guy to type up his complaint he could have easily identified what MCT oil is via a search engine.

    Doesn’t it make sense though that when you are posting something instructional that you write it for your entire audience. Including those that are not familiar with some of the ingredients that are used.

    One has to write for one’s audience and choose the amount of time one wants to spend explaining things. A writer has to draw the line somewhere. He didn’t draw it where you wanted. That doesn’t make him wrong. For what it’s worth, I didn’t know MCT either and I just looked it up. I also did a some reading about research on MCT and discovered that it’s not exactly a magic bullet. That took about 20 minutes. I’ve probably saved myself a lot of disappointment and hundreds of dollars.

    this guy is such a whiner and so insecure, thinking that abbreviations make someone sound smart. like LOL sounds smart. LOL

    man, everyone seems a little aggressive. In his first article on this, he writes that MCTs are Medium Chain Triglycerides.

    It’s called MCT oil.

    two get 2 cups of coffee how many tbsp of bulletproof coffe beans should i use

    i usea coffee maker not a french press how many tbsp equals two cups of coffee

    does nespresso make a cartridge pod you would recommend

    Can a Person use a Keurig to make this coffee?

    Quick question. I want to order the k cup version of Dave’s toxin free coffee but was wondering something. He always states to make two cups in his recipe but I only drink one cup in the morning. Do I need to reduce the serving size of the butter and mct oil? Since I’m only drinking one cup of bullet proof coffee?

    arrgh i bought salted instead of unsalted kerry gold by mistake. Three bloody bars of it. How badly will this hinder the effectiveness of the coffee / affect my health? X

    I’m not sure that it would “hinder” it but it would definitely make it taste bad. the unsalted one delivers a creamy delish cup of coffee – I tried it for the first time this morning and I’m loving life (now 2:00 pm). I haven’t eaten a thing, but I’m energized, not angry and not really particularly hungry. I also have not had a single craving for carbs, whereas on a normal day, I’d have already eaten a ton of them (carbsumption!) Good luck to you!

    I use salted Kerrygold. Don’t even notice the salt.

    What kind of grinder are you guys using? Thanks! I love in advance anyone who answers 🙂

    probably a dumb question… when picking an MCT oil: Should one use one of the MCT Oil general products (i.e. Now Foods) or can one use Coconut Oil? Thoughts? Advice?

    wow. i’m drinking my first cup now and this stuff is insane!! i added a tsp of cinnamon and it has such a warm, satisfying flavor.

    Can someone give step by step instructions please. I use a French press. When do I add the oil and butter? I don’t have a blender , can I just stir it? How many scoops of coffee should

    Most French presses make three to four 8 oz cups. If you don’t have a blender and don’t want to purchase one, simply brew in your French press, strain into a large glass or jar that already has your butter and oil in it, rinse the grounds out of your French press, and then pour your mixture back into the press. You can use the plunger- carefully!- to froth the mixture. Not perfect, but cost-efficient and it works.

    I would like to make this at work but without the use of a noisy blender. Could I melt the butter first, then add to the coffee, MCT oil and use a small milk frother to mix it all together? ( example of frother: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/produkt-milk-frother__35472_PE126225_S4.jpg )

    You shouldn’t need to melt the butter before putting it into your hot cup of coffee! Just let it sit for a minute in the cup with the coffee and use your frother, making sure to get to the bottom of the cup.

    MCT Oil arrived yesterday so had my first BP Coffee this morning, can’t quite believe how delicious it is, thank you 🙂

    will adding chocolate powder and collagen powder to the coffee break the fast?

    I’m trying to lose weight. Also could a person have two bulletproof coffees and one meal to accomplish this fast?

    I would have the same questions.

    Is there a way to get the coffee as a K-cup?

    You should be able to grind up the BP coffee and put it in the reusable insert that comes with most Keurigs. If you don’t have or can’t find the insert, you can buy a new one on Amazon for $5 or less. Look up “Keurig My K Cup”.

    You can buy the k-cup style coffee on this website….

    Does the machine blending homogenize (the butter and oil in) the drink? I read somewhere to avoid consuming any such fat emulsions. Some recommend unhomogenized milk products (if any) for that reason… How about you just mix the thing with a spoon and that’s it? Any thoughts?

    I want to try the intermittent fasting, but I can’t have coffee because of my adrenal fatigue. Is it possible to make to a green tea equivalent?

    Thanks for your time.

    Can you use the Upgraded Decaf coffee instead and still get the same effect? I am pregnant and don’t want to do caffeine.

    Decaf is toxic, so no.

    Unless your doctor has specifically told you not to drink caffeinated coffee, drinking very robust, high-quality dark roasts in small quantities is okay. Dark roasts have a lower caffeine content, as well as a lower acid profile, than light roasts or anything with robusta beans in it.

    I started this yesterday and I have some questions. I am small framed and petite, so I figure I probably need a lot less than average sized people. I started with 1 tbsp Kerrygold butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract. It was delicious and gave me a ton of energy and focus, but it also gave me acid indigestion which interfered with my yoga practice and lasted all day.

    So today I tried it with coconut oil and vanilla with a splash of heavy cream to see if it was the butter that caused the acid feeling and it was. I had no indigestion at all without the butter. But it also wasn’t nearly as satisfying.

    So I’m just trying to figure out what to do next and I’m wondering:

    What is the advantage of using butter over grass fed heavy cream?

    Should I drop down to

    1 tsp butter and see if I can slowly work up from there?

    people keep telling me to add gelatin. What would be the advantage or disadvantage to doing this?

    I should add that I am at my ideal weight and am not doing this to lose weight, but rather to optimize my health and my energy. Doing coffee the bulletproof method is for me an attempt to upgrade my previous habit of having nothing all morning but black coffee, which I can see, as I age is becoming detrimental to my blood sugar levels, etc. I have always preferred to go longer stretches between meals than people have generally recommended because I feel better that way so I am happy to discover that Intermittent Fasting now has its advocates!

    upgraded coffee is pricey. can i drink green tea or arabica coffee instead would the effect be positive or negative on the long term ?

    Stop bullshitting people. This is a complete BS product, not only does it not do what it says but it may even add more fat to your frame. Have fun with your money made from scamming people.

    Indeed. A fool and their money are soon parted.

    You don’t have to buy anything from this website. Everything you need can be found locally or elsewhere on the internet.

    You will not make any good coffee without good coffee machine, because it helps not only to get perfect espresso but also to get great foam, without any bubbles 🙂 Not far away I bought an espresso machine like this- Philips

    Saeco kavos aparatai namams , and believe me, it was the best choice I have ever made, because now I can enjoy my coffe as much as I want 🙂

    I have tried MCT oil in my coffee but truthfully it tastes sooo oily , not creamy .MCT oil helps with hot flashes but gave me the runs.too much too soon , I’d guess

    Love my morning cuppa Joe, helps greatly with asthma symptoms, but I’m allergic to dairy. Anyone have any ideas?

    BTW, speed-reading left me thinking the recipe was 2 lbs, not 2 tbs of butter…LOL!

    I’ve been told that butter technically isn’t dairy, because it is just the fat that has been separated from the cream and has no lactose in it… but I have not researched this.

    Butter IS Dairy, or at least contains dairy/lactose, even if it is high quality butter or from grass feed beef (though grass-fed butter is way yummier) because its basically churned milk fat. GHEE is basically ‘clarified’ butter and the dairy/lactose is skimmed or separated from the natural butter fats… see http://paleoleap.com/making-clarified-butter-ghee/ and other sources. Not entirely sure if all GHEE products are entirely dairy free, but depending on your allergies Ms Hanson, I’d skip the butter.

    this article claims that butter has zero lactose content: http://www.lexiyoga.com/butter (fourth paragraph)

    Ghee is not dairy free.

    I’m lucky enough to live on Borneo, where I can get local organic coffee, roasted in the shop I buy the beans from. For blending I just use one of those little hand-held things for frothing milk 🙂

    Just an FYI – the link for the MCT Oil in the ingredient list does not work. 🙂

    does HiLine coffee or Nespresso capsules qualify as “good coffee” for this?

    so weird how something with butter and sugar in it would taste good. quite the concept

    Where’s the sugar?

    What a flippin’ joke. Buy our beans, buy our oil, buy this specific butter and lastly buy our blender to get the best results. How about you people try a daily routine of eating healthy and working out. There is no one answer to getting healthy or better brain capacity, otherwise everyone would have already been doing it for years now.

    This is based off butter tea which has been consumed for hundreds if not thousands of years in Asia. Buttered coffee is very common in places like Africa and the middle East also and it’s actually quite nuritious (comparitively so to what most people consume as far as clean, efficient energy sources.) Do your homework before making such ill informed comments. Also nobody is forcing you to buy this particular brand, you could do your own investigative research and find medical journals and studies that back up what he says. He’s not the first but he’s saving you from hundreds of page flipping and hours of chin-scratching.

    Does the use of a blender very important? I’m going camping this summer and I was wondering if you could just put the coffee, butter and oil in my coffee mug and give it a good shake…

    check amazon for a portable battery operated frother. I don’t know the correct name but they sell them.

    So now what kind of butter do we eat now that Kerrygold has fallen from grace?

    I am going to try this coffee, just to see how it tastes, but this, among other statements, is unclear, if not suspect:

    “Butter is better than even unhomogenized, grass-fed, raw organic cream. Processing denatures the casein proteins in normal cream. This makes them less bioavailable and potentially harmful. Besides, raw cream isn’t raw after you add it to hot coffee.”

    Butter, last I checked, is made from cream, so if casein proteins are denatured in cream, they will be denatured in butter. Or is his point that in making butter you remove the casein proteins altogether and leave only the fat? And “potentially harmful?” What’s that about? I have no idea; I’m not a food scientist. But am I supposed to be? Clear explanations would go a long way to convincing me this isn’t a lot of b.s. pseudoscience, however delicious and filling the coffee may be.

    Question, is it better to use the MCT oil or the Brain Octane in my bulletproof coffee or both? I’m a runner and I want to be able to access fat for fuel in the most efficient way possible. Also is it best to have the coffee about 30-60 minutes before my run?

    I love bulletproof coffee! Makes me feel great! Check out my article on bulletproof coffee at primalpsychologist.com

    I noticed no change from having regular coffee. I’ll probably stick to regular coffee, so as not to waste my money again.

    When you drink the coffee, do you also eat. Say at breakfast or mid afternoon snack. If I am doing all LCHF, where does fiber come in so that there is no constipation.

    Been doing BPC for about a month now (along with IF) and enjoyed the experience (and modest results). My day is fairly long (6am start – 8:30pm end) so I’m always looking for good ways to reduce my admin for good habits. I’ve tried to condense your approach above to suit my time scales and would appreciate if you could critique it in case I’ve introduce something (bad) without realising it.

    1. Kerry gold butter becomes Kerry Gold clarified butter/ghee (clarified it myself, amazingly the vario filters work a treat if you don’t have muslin).

    2. MCT oil mixed in with the KG clarified butter, in the ratio that i have it, and then whizzed with one of those latte frothing things and then stored in a glass bottle.

    3. Make coffee as per normal the night before (pour over), mix in my dose of Bulletproof mixture, blend, drop into a heated thermos for the morning. Consumed within 14-16hrs of being made the night before.

    given that the casein in the butter would have acted as an emulsifying agent for the MCT oil and probably the fat in the butter, using clarified butter doesn’t have the same smoothness/evenness to the mix, do you have a recommendation for an alternative emulsifier. Is storing the coffee at a high temperature for a long period of time detrimental to it’s value, damaging to the fats/oils?

    Thanks for your research, if you make gazillions from my suggested process above, please start making T-Shirts and send me one.

    When I put the coffee, butter, and MCT in a magic bullet blender and process it, am I NOT homogenizing it (breaking the butter down into tiny globules ) so that the three substances become one frothy (and delicious drink). I like it, don’t misunderstand, but I know the homogenization process is unhealthy.

    Unfortunately I’ve never developed a taste for coffee. Can same results be obtained with a hot tea?

    The first time I made BPC (following this exact recipe) I definitely felt the mental clarity and focus. I drink coffee almost on a daily basis and make BPC 1x to 2x per week and don’t feel the performance benefits as much. I thought it was supposed to curb hunger for a few hours but even with 2 tablespoons of Kerry Gold butter I get hungry for breakfast after 2 hours of finishing my BPC.

    Does anyone know what I’m doing wrong?

    Are you really recommending a PLASTIC pour over brewing product?

    this article is about MCT oil by Tropical Traditions, a coconut oil manufacturer that posts many research articles on their site. It is claimed here that MCT oil does not have lauric acid, the most valuable fatty acid found only in coconut oil and breast milk. http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/liquid-coconut-oil-mct-oil.htm.

    can I use coconut oil? I don’t have MCT oil and it’s pretty much the same thing right?

    Will I have the same results if I only add the MCT oil? I don’t do dairy.

    I was recently losing hair and my skin was dry. A friend recommended your coffee recipe. Not only is it delicious, but my skin glowing and hair is shining. Yay!

    Is it okay you use organic grass-fed ghee in place of the kerrygold butter? Will I still reap the health benefits as if I were using the butter?

    Went dairy free a couple weeks ago and was miserable without my bulletproof coffee!! Just tried it with home made cashew milk and it’s delicious!! happy again.

    A friend of my mom brings this over every Sunday and it is extremely tasty. I am normally a cream and sugar man but this is Awesome! BTW the Mycotoxin coffee thing is a bit laughable, just go into your bathroom and take a deep breath and you have just had your Mycotoxin fix for the week. Still this stuff is yummy.

    Sorry how much coffee beans for one cup of coffee?

    I am on my 3rd week of BP coffee… And just so you know I was a coffee drinker who HAD to use all those store bought flavored creamers… and I liked my coffee SWEEEEEET. I tested the butter and cocont oil before buying to see if I could stomach it… (lol) After figuring I could handle it I went for it and got the beans and MCT oil. So here I am- someone who has been drinking sweet coffee for years and I LOVE the BP coffee. I am getting low and today I thought I’d use the organic beans I had stashed in the freezer to supplement… I had to throw it out. YUCK… It didn’t even SMELL good compared to the BP coffee… Anyway, I really DO feel good. More alert and more energy. Now I am working on getting my diet under control. Would like to lose 40 pounds! I am a female in my late 40’s and was a little worried about the extra fat but am embracing the diet you have and will see what happens. Definitely feel better and lost a few pounds this week! I am off to buy more coffee now… 🙂 Not normally a commenter but wanted to share!

    I drink only iced cold brew coffee. I don’t suppose there is any way to accomplish this even if I heated the cold brew. Once I iced it the butter and oil would congeal?

    So I added a half scoop of low carb whey protein to the recipe. This gave me a nice hint of vanilla and fortified it that much more. I kinda thought the claims of extra energy were BS and this was just a good way to eat a high fat breakfast but I’m amazed at the energy I had this morning on my daily hike/trail run. My loop is 5 miles with 1000′ of vertical gain and I was 7 minutes faster than my normal time. I had to slow down because the dog was getting tired.

    Anyone have a preference or direction on whether to use salted or unsalted Kerrygold butter. Are there merits of either?

    Nevermind just saw the recipe. My bad.

    I’m curious how this would work with actual yak butter? I live in China and have easy access to yak butter where I live. If I substitute the grass-fed cow butter for some super rich grass-fed yak butter, would I still have to add the MCT oil? Or would the triglycerides from the yak butter offset the need?

    I’m curious how this would work with actual yak butter? I live in China and have easy access to yak butter where I live. If I substitute the grass-fed cow butter for some super rich grass-fed yak butter, would I still have to add the MCT oil? Or would the triglycerides from the yak butter offset the need?

    Sorry, double post

    Why does the butter have to be unsalted?

    I see Planet Organic is ripping off your idea, I thought you had trademarked/patented it?

    Can you tell me why some say not to use heavy whipping cream? the first recipe I read, used HWC so that is what I have been using all this time with butter and coconut oil.

    Would it ruin the outcome if I skipped preheating my blender? I get up really early for work already and this would just add more time to my morning routine. I’m looking forward to trying this!

    if you have a Vitamix it will heat it for you……If now I would just fill the blender container with hot water while your coffee is brewing – should do it

    Is Bulletproof coffee organic? Coffee is heavily sprayed with pesticides so I usually buy a good quality organic coffee. Any comments?

    do you have to finish the day low carb/paleo for this to be beneficial?

    Is there a way of making a big batch and storing this in the fridge? I wouldn’t mind trying this cold.

    Thanks for your help.

    I would not use mct. I would just use a high quality coconut oil. Same benefits, but coconut oil is more of a whole food offering medium chain triglyerides and that is better in my opinion than an isolate of MCT

    I have friends in/from India that have been drinking coffee with ghee and raw palm sugar for ages- this is hardly revolutionary, and seems to me a marketing ploy to sell the MTC oil.

    Ok, but I discovered bulletproof coffee from Dave website, not from your friends from India. I tried with or without MCT oil, and I like better with MCT oil.

    I don’t always review or praise products, however I witnessed the Amazing benefits of this Bulletproof coffee first hand! My son-in-law to be is in a touring bad. They stay at the house when in town once a year. Last time they were here, I noticed a stark difference in the appearance of the stand up Base Guitar player. His skin and hair had a distinct healthy glow about them. It was so obvious that I asked him what he was doing different! He said to me, funny you ask. and told me about the Bulletproof Coffee, the MCT and the Kerrygold grass fed butter. I’m telling you, I SAW the difference in him!! Being on the road traveling, he often used a premium grocery store blend of coffee in K cups, with a Keurig, or sometimes store bought ready made coffee for lack of being able to make it himself. But, the results were obvious. His skin was not only glowing, but clear……an obvious reflection of what was happening on the inside!

    Any alternatives to animal butter? I’m vegan, but would like to try this if there’s an alternative. Thanks!

    *BUNK ALERT* This is not evidence based science.

    Bulletproof coffee makes me think that the same hoopla that runs the dietary supplement industry has finally made it to the coffee industry. http://evidencebasedfitness.net/yummy-but-not-special-part-ii-bulletproof-coffee/

    So I drink coffee all day long….I just tried making this bulletproof coffee and really enjoy the flavor…..my question is: how many cups of bulletproof coffee is recommended daily?

    I use a vacuum pot, seems to be the most pure and delicious coffee brewed

    What about honey for sweetner?

    as a comment about processed sugars and sugar alcohols… DON”T. xylitol, erythritol are not good options. And stevia is a highly processed version of what would otherwise be a natural sweetener. Have you wondered why people with extra weight who only drink calorie-free soda pop (fake sweeteners) don’t actually loose the weight? When you taste a sweet flavor, your body immediately ramps up insulin production… but without actual sugar (or carbs) to work on, you keep packing on fat. Granted, these sugar alcohols aren’t as bad as the artificial sweeteners, major studies (Yale for instance) don’t show great improvements, and strongly recommend they be used only in moderation. They are a better option than the artificial ones… but not to be over indulged in. What it all comes down to: there is far too much sweetener added to our foods, and processed ones are still not good for us. Reduce. 🙂 (okay, off soapbox) I’ve spent the last year reading peer-reviewed studies and reasonably reputable information on this area, and all conclusions point to reducing all added sweeteners as much as possible. While fruits can be great additions to our diet, increased veggies are the better option because of reduced sugar content.

    It doesn’t say how much coffee beans to grind or how much to use in the filter!

    Is it ok to have more than one 16 Oz serving in the morning? I love my coffee but typically have 3 or 4 in the mornings I’m home..

    I love love love love LOVE bulletproof coffee!

    we made one today…what a delicious taste…dreamland. Thank you for the recipe.

    I have a question I haven’t seen asked yet, I’d really appreciate some insight. What is the Bulletproof recommendation for storing coffee beans?

    BP coffee has become the only coffee I drink. Non BP coffee just tastes gross now, unless I put tons of half ‘n half and sugar in it–which is unhealthy.

    My personal BP recipe is:

    – 3-4 Tbsp. medium-ground BP coffee (approx. 20oz brewed liquid)

    – 4 Tbsp. KG butter

    – 2 Tbsp. Brain Octane oil

    – 1/4 tsp. Upgraded vanilla (sometimes)

    I’ve experimented with more butter and/or more MCT oil, but that’s too much fat for me and I start to feel a little sick. The above-amounts are my magic formula.

    Can this be made with a herb tea instead of coffee? I don’t drink any form of caffeine, nor do I drink coffee at all. Any answer would be great, thanks.

    I don’t have a coffeemaker so I am thinking I can just use the kcups and make it like instant coffee?

    My dad used to always put butter in his coffee – nothing else. No trendy coconut oil or sweetener of any kind.

    I can’t understand why the coffee isn’t organic? There are numerous toxic chemicals that are sprayed onto coffee all of which can be eliminated by going organic. This is a significant factor in buying food, and a standard that you would expect in a coffee costing twice as much as an organic equivalent. Great marketing I say!

    This is disgusting. Enjoy your heart disease.

    I’m not so sure being really exact about coffee quantities matters so much. See the five steps above – number 1 says ‘brew coffee as you normally would’. For me, that means using my espresso machine and making either a double or triple shot and adding water for a large or very large black coffee. For my first trial of coffee served this way I’ve made it this morning with three shots as I knew the butter would dominate and make it very, very creamy so I made a good strong coffee to get the depth of flavour. I’m loving it. Oh, and I used coconut oil, not MCT – 2tbs Kerrygold butter (the only kind I buy anyway) and 1 tbs coconut oil – I do use an organic but refined version as I can’t stomach the unrefined. This is a delicious, creamy tasty coffee that I could not see me wanting more than once a day and I may in fact reduce the quantity if I have it again tomorrow. I bought my beans online – I chose them when I saw that they were recommended as having the required quality for bulletproof coffee. They’re fair-trade, organic and produced by women, so it’s a winner all round it seems. I’ll have to test this now to see if I notice any difference in how I feel……watch this space!

    Isn’t erythritol a chemical derived from corn?

    How many cups of Bulletproof do you drink per day?

    Why does the water have to be boiled first? Can I just put water in coffee pot and skip the boiling part? I live from hotel to hotel so not ideal if I have to boil water first. Thanks

    I want to make bullet proof coffee but I am concerned about the claims that MCT oil makes people loose weight. Im already seriously underweight (Celiac and other health issues) and need to gain not loose. I am interested in the other healthy affects of the MCT oil though. Thoughts? Will MCT oil cause me to loose weight if I don’t want it to?? Thank you!

    I’m curious. What type of blenders are popular in Tibet? What voltage are they? Are they manual? If manual, What mode of power do the use, foot pedal, hand crank? Just asking.

    Interesting question about blenders in Tibet. When I was there (10 years ago), I was surprised that a nomadic people would go to the trouble of carrying small batteries (car style) or generators. Always cheap Chinese brands. The wealthier families had electronic. The more remote or poorer families used a wooden butter churn (wood is rare there because it’s imported) – they would pour tea and add butter and salt, then churn it. Both these options are really heavy if you’re a nomad!

    If you keep xylitol around, remember, it’s poisonous to dogs.

    I made this today with 1 table spoon of MCT oil and 1 teaspoon of grass fed butter and high grade coffee and moments later I have a burning uncomfortable feeling in my stomach and awesome urgency to run to the toilet. What did I do wrong?

    Too much MCT oil at the beginning.

    Sub for butter if your vegan.

    I found something that I use instead of plain MCT oil. It is raw, organic,” Cacao Bliss” by Artisana. It has all organic, raw ingredients, which are coconut butter, coconut oil, agave syrup, cacao, cacao butter.

    I use one tablespoon, and it is yummy.

    the agave destroys the purpose of this recipe

    to sell the coffee beans, you need to invent a recipe. Regular American coffee is just the right thing.

    I had an IGe test a long time ago that said one of my sensitivities was coffee….Does that mean this coffee is not for me?

    With all due respect but if Tibetans have to show you haw to make a decent coffee I’m done.

    Can I use my Jurra coffee maker that grinds the beans?

    There are so many unsubstantiated claims here that it doesn’t even rate a snort of derision.

    Does anyone know why it says to pre heat the blender? I had a Ninja blender crack recently- could it be because I was putting hot coffee into it without pre heating it?

    My religion prohibits coffee, but not cocoa. Is there any way to make this with cocoa beans?

    Does it have to be KerryGold butter? What if I use Somerdale?

    my throat feels nasty and my burps smell like a shoe

    Will drinking a cup of BPC mess up a cholesterol test ? I didn’t eat anything, but forgot I was fasting. Just drank my normal cup.

    LMFAO brain octane… yeah bud.. wheres this shit from? what’s the point of the butter? ah man this is good.

    can you use a perculator to make the bullet proof coffee?

    Where’s the evidence? Nothing is referenced as having even a plausible physiologic basis for these outrageous claims, much less producing the outcomes described. Besides anyone that winter camps in below -30’C has been putting butter in their coffee or hot chocolate for years and everyone still thinks theyre idiots.

    How does this work if a person only drinks iced coffee? (butter?)

    Ha, way to much work for the ‘iffy’ benefits!

    Meh, this is just the next fad … it’s tasty but I’m sure a year or to from now “they” will say drinking this is bad for you and there be something else. 2 cheers for marketing and sales! God rest our arteries.

    I use heavy whipping cream and unsalted butter in my coffee. I don’t blend it at all. Is it still bulletproof?

    Tried 1:1 ratio of coffee, coconut oil and butter PLUS dollop (tsp) organic honey. Awesome!!

    can I brew a 24oz mug of coffee with the same amount of XCT ?

    Just found out about Dave and the coffee. Just finished my first cup and what a great taste! Couldn’t stand coffee when I’d meet friends at one of the many coffee places. Turned to green tea. But ot anymore!

    I appreciate reading all the info below. Now 2 questions: 1. May seem silly, but is it just one cup each morning, whether it be 8 or 16 oz? 2. I just had to get up to “cleanse”. Is this what the coffee does also?

    Thanks for the help. And for the mention of Price.

    So… what if i’m currently taking cholesterol meds?

    I plan to begin this as soon as all of my ingredients arrive…I was just wondering if you’ve had any feedback from anyone with pre-existing high cholesterol issues?

    does chocolate affect autophagy? technically there are carbs in cacao powder

    First coffee ever without “jitters”!

    I have a ninja ultimata , which says don’t put in hot liquids. Can I make this hot, cool, blend and re-heat?

    im very sensitive to caffeine and i usually drink decaf. will that affect in any way?

    Decaf is fine, just make sure you use good quality decaf beans.

    Does anyone know of any alternatives? I really dislike the taste of coffee and am intolerant / allergic to caffeine. I usually drink decaffeinated green tea but don’t know how that will go with butter. ANyone else have similar problems?

    I don’t believe this is good for you in any way, nor do I think it truly helps you in the ways suggested, but often all it takes is suggestion, tell a person something is good and they’ll believe it if you seem sincere or knowledgeable enough. Observing bulletproof drinkers I notice they are more easily distracted, often leave tasks unfinished and have this strange idea that they are performing at amazing levels. I have also heard of a number of people who suffer from increased heart rate, stomach upset, stomach pain and digestive problems. Ingesting this much fat in one sitting is a foolish idea and not only that the source of the fats is dairy products which are not something humans should be ingesting. I work with a person who has a Bulletproof every day, by the afternoon they are tired, by finishing time they are exhausted. I simply follow a Paleo diet (not very strictly) yet I struggle to sleep for more than 5 hours a night because my energy levels are through the roof. Leave the trends behind and go back to your real roots, cavemen were animals and didn’t try to change anything from how they found it, why are we?

    The best sweetener to use I find is pure raw honey. I like to use about the a tsp. Also my favourite brand of coffee to use is kicking horse. It’s delicious. I’ve tried the bullet proof one and it’s not bad but kick horse takes it to the top

    230 calories of saturated fat?

    How long after I drink my Moring cup should I wait to do a heavy workout like CrossFit?

    Is coconut sugar an acceptable substitute? I’ve just come across it and haven’t seen much written on it.

    Just wondering, I make bullet proof tea, just with Tetley, tsp. butter and 1 T of MCT oil, a little stevia and because I can’t bear to drink tea without cream, I use full fat coconut milk. Now I have been drinking this for about 6 months off and on. My goal now is to use this combo for fasting, should I drop the sweetner and the coconut cream for faster results? I am full for hours …

    Meta Tag Optimization: A major amount of SEO and position success dependents on the Meta tag marketing process. what are soft furnishings?

    Not sure where my comment went, but people should know that betaine HCl is for digesting large amounts of PROTEIN, not fat. Stick with an enzyme containing lipase for fat breakdown. HCl supplements can lead to heartburn if you have little protein to be broken down.

    I read that not filtering out cafestol in coffee is dangerous because it can increase bad cholesterol. Is this true? I love the taste of French Press, so I would rather keep using it, but it doesn’t filter out cafestol. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070614162223.htm

    I don’t drink coffee. Can I have bulletproof tea?

    I’ve been using pure maple syrup to sweeten my bulletproof coffee. It makes it delicious, but I’m wondering if I’m losing any health benefits by doing it.

    I am new to this but it really makes sense to me physiologically to add more good fat to increase energy and especially to enhance both cell wall and mitochondrial function. The problem is I don’t care for coffee and prefer green tea. Is there some magical combination with the fats and coffee or would it work just as well to add brain octane and ghee to my organic green tea?

    What if you don’t like the taste of coffee? Coffee to me is a vile disgusting taste not much different than a dirty ash tray. What would you suggest? Maybe organic Cacao powder?

    Can I use grass fed ghee instead of butter

    I would avoid Kerry Gold butter at all cost. Though it is grass-fed, the dairy fat from the cows used to make butter from are grown with dangerously high dosages of growth hormones. This is why Kerry Gold butter is banned from exportation to Canada (and most of Europe).

    I also disagree with this statement,

    “Only use grass-fed butter like Kerry gold. Butter from grain-fed animals has a different fat composition.”

    This statement only applies to US-produced dairy. Dairy products from other countries, like Canada, are vastly superior to that of the US counterpart, even if it isn’t organic or grass-fed.

    I really wanted to like this and I did…BUT man this concoction kills my digestive system. Anyone else have this side effect??

    What about using cream or half-and-half?

    Black coffee is just too bitter, im used to sugar please help. Can i add honey

    So good! I just added some chocolate pea protein powder.

    Is the blending necessary or is that just for taste?

    What if I just put butter/coconut oil in my coffee? Same benefits? Do I need to whip it up into a froth? Sounds like a bother.

    There’s nothing inherently wrong with some of the different recipe variations – using butter and coconut oil is better than a coffee creamer. However, the recipe outlined above with XCT oil and grass fed butter is what we recommend to get the best results. The article linked to above addresses some questions about both grass fed butter and coconut oil and explains why they are included in this recipe. I hope you find it useful!

    Thanks. And, I actually tried whipping it today. It was very nice!

    Hi Joyce – We haven’t considered fermented foods as definitively Bulletproof, because there tends to be variation in the cultures of different fermentations. So, essentially, you don’t always know what you’re going to get.

    There’s two places where we have more in-depth content on this, that you’ll probably find helpful:

    1) On the following podcast, Episode 67 with Jill Ciciarelli, Dave discusses some of his skepticism about probiotics: http://blogbpcom.wpengine.com/67-for-the-love-of-fermentation-with-jill-ciciarelli-podcast/

    2) The following blog article also discusses some of the skepticism and things to consider when it comes to probiotics: http://blogbpcom.wpengine.com/why-yogurt-and-probiotics-make-you-fat-and-foggy/

    Hope you find those helpful!

    This is not a new invention, of course” grass fed-butter ” coffee is one of the most popular cultural coffee in Ethiopia for decades!

    Are we in Ethiopia? Did they drink during the famine in the 80’s?

    Is Brain octane oil safe to use in a magic bullet with a plastic pitcher? I know it is not safe to use with some plastic so i would like to know if it is safe.

    I love this coffee. I’ve even started using a tab of Organic butter in lieu of cream when I have coffee and don’t have access to the other ingredients.

    Did anyone try bpc with cold brew coffee? I made it my own with mineral or filtered water, 16 to 24 hours of fresh ground coffee soaked in water, and then filtered trough a coffee paper filter, then you can heat it and make bpc with it. I think the taste is less bitter.

    I don’t drink coffee, but I drink green tea. Please post a tea version of this recipe.

    Does anyone know if bulletproof coffee is good for people who have heart disease, hardening of arteries etc?

    Of course it’s good for you, it contains quality fresh coffee, added grassfed butter, and healthy coconut oil.

    Thank you, Since I am using ghee of grass fed cows I see the difference.

    Hi – I recently bought the Bulletproof Ghee to use in my coffee but I can’t find information on how much ghee to add in each cup. I was using 1 to 1 1/2 tbs of grass fed butter before, but wanted to switch to ghee… would it be 1 tbs? Help!

    Can someone please help a complete novice working in the metric system?

    I’ve never drank coffee, so starting to drink it with butter and oil added isn’t going to ruin things for me.

    What’s potentially going to ruin things is the amounts of oil and butter listed. Obviously the oil is liquid and the butter is solid, but both are listed as tablespoons!

    Living in Ireland, we’ve Kerrygold coming out our ears. It’d be a shame to make a mess of things with the butter so readily available.

    So can someone give please give the amount of oil, in ml, and the amount of butter, in grams, so I can start losing this belly of mine! ?

    Thanks in advance.

    depending on the room temperature the oil may be a solid as well, hope this helps:

    US to Metric Conversions:

    1/5 teaspoon 1 ml

    1 teaspoon 5 ml

    1 tablespoon 15 ml

    1 fluid oz. 30 ml

    2 cups (1 pint) 470 ml

    4 cups (1 quart) .95 liter

    4 quarts (1 gal.) 3.8 liters

    1 pound 454 grams

    Metric to US Conversions:

    1 milliliter 1/5 teaspoon

    5 ml 1 teaspoon

    15 ml 1 tablespoon

    30 ml 1 fluid oz.

    100 ml 3.4 fluid oz.

    1 liter 34 fluid oz.

    1 liter 4.2 cups

    1 liter 2.1 pints

    1 liter 1.06 quarts

    1 liter .26 gallon

    1 gram .035 ounce

    100 grams 3.5 ounces

    500 grams 1.10 pounds

    1 kilogram 2.205 pounds

    1 kilogram 35 oz.

    Hey Larry! Start with smaller amounts of the butter and oil – about 1 tsp (5 ml) of each. Work your way up to 1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) over time. Cheers!

    Any issues with making a Bulletproof Espresso with Bulletproof Coffee Beans? I just add in the Ghee, Brain Octane, Collegian, and a pinch of Vanilla. Yum

    I have been using Organo Gold, an alkaline coffee made with the ganderma mushroom. I buy on Amazon. I want to try this coffee . I have some flavored coconut butter from My coconut kitchen. The banana walnut and cherry on top is divine.My coconut kitchen has a fb page.

    Does this coffee affect people mentally, because there seems to be a lot of stupid questions on this thread.

    does anyone answer any of these questions

    Hey Nancy! What questions do you have?

    Can you purchase any or all of these igredients at Wal Mart, Schnucks or Shop and Save?

    Can Organic Grounded Salcon Cinnamon be used?

    What about raw organic honey?

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