@RDruckus, morning coffee drinker? What brand please!!
I drink a huge cup every morning.
(Coffee and tea are super foods.)
Usually buy
Dunkin Donuts brand, it's one of the healthiest you can find in the grocery stores in my area.
(This info from an old article in Bottom Line Health.)
Here's the fun part.
I start with 2Tbs organic grass-fed bone broth powder.
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I shake in organic pumpkin spice.(Even Wal-Mart has it. All 5 spices are anti-inflammatory.)
Redman's sea salt (helps with IF)
Cocoa powder, organic if I have it, and if I want it. (Another super food.)
I add hot coffee to the mix. Stir it.
Top off the second half of the huge mug with (grass fed) heavy whipping cream.
(If you want to gain weight, use skim milk instead. See KenDBerryMD on YouTube.)
Add real vanilla or almond extract to taste.
Sometimes add local honey or raw sugar, but only after first sip, to see if I want it.
I know this is an extreme cup of coffee.
At times, I'm unable to eat anything else, even if I've just finished a 22 hour fast.
It's my
personal belief that if you crave a food, it's for a reason, with the exception of carbs.
I have researched all my favorites foods, spices and beverages, and discovered they all give me something I require.
Found myself inhaling deeply as route customers were cooking curry for dinner. I looked it up and every spice in it is anti-inflammatory!
As a matter of fact, although I don't usually eat much meat, I will be having a large portion of (preferably grass fed) beef by the end of the day today, because I'm craving it.
The converse is also true. If you hate a food, don't eat it!
(Also my personal belief. I have only anecdotal evidence. ?)
When I get to work I usually have a hot cup of oolong tea. It speeds up your brainwaves, and is a very healthy green tea.
When I'm the recipient of a Starbucks gift card, I'll take it to grocery stores with Starbucks on the premises. I pick a blonde blend and have them grind it for me. (Over-roasting destroys some nutritional benefits.)
I keep my coffee in the fridge.
Enjoy.