Why Upgraded Coffee?

(Upgraded Coffee is available exclusively from Upgraded Ireland)

One of the questions I had when I initially set out on my Bulletproof journey was - "Why do I need Upgraded Coffee? Surely I can get a cheap jar in the supermarket which will serve the same function?"

You can, but it won't. The fact of the matter is, it's just not Bulletproof Coffee if it's not made with Upgraded Coffee beans.

For the first month or so I made my Bulletproof Coffee with freeze dried instant coffee. "This is great", I thought to myself. But I was wrong. The first time I tasted Upgraded Coffee it changed everything, and there's no way I'd ever go back to "normal" coffee again.

There's several reasons why. First is the most obvious reason - taste. I've been a coffee drinker most of my adult life. Americanos, lattes, mochas, espressos, orange mocha frappucinos, you name it, I'll drink it. I've gotten beans from Gloria Jeans (ha, that rhymes) - none of them compare taste-wise to upgraded. I've never drank a more smooth, rich and aromatic coffee than this. Delightful.

Second is the energy it gives. Normally with coffee you get a pretty big caffeine high, which when that fades off means you crash pretty badly - ever get a headache from drinking coffee? That's your body crashing from caffeine withdrawl, the only cure for which is - you've guessed it - more coffee. This doesn't happen with Upgraded Coffee - it's a smooth energy release and doesn't give you the side effects associated with regular coffee.

The reason for this is explained on Bulletproof Diet creator Dave Asprey's website, http://www.bulletproofexec.com/. It's the way the beans are harvested -

"Most coffee beans are processed by either leaving them in the sun and elements to wither and spoil as they dry, or by pressing them and letting them ferment (spoil) to remove the outer layer of the bean. Both of these techniques are known to produce significant levels of mycotoxins as they enhance flavor. Bulletproof® Upgraded™ Coffee beans are processed right after picking using a process that avoids any chance of fermentation. This more expensive process is safer because it dramatically reduces harmful molds or bacteria from impacting your health."

When combined with MCT Oil and grass fed, unsalted butter to make Bulletproof Coffee, you're on to an out and out winner. Tonnes of energy across the day, mental focus, and it helps to burn fat too. What are you waiting for? Give it a go. You won't regret it.

And you won't go back, either.

Check out the Upgraded Ireland Facebook page for details on how to order Upgraded Coffee, MCT Oil and Alpha Brain (I'll be writing more on Alpha Brain in a future blog)

And check out Dave Asprey explaining Upgraded Coffee here

How To Make Your Bulletproof Coffee

Bulletproof Coffee is simply to make, deliciously tasty, and is choc full of WIN.

I'm now going to show what goes in to making some. This is my method, I'm sure people make it differently, but this is what works for me.

Boil the kettle. Obvs.

If your bag of Upgraded Coffee (available only from Upgraded Ireland) is unopened, hack at it with a big purple knife. If you don't have a big purple knife, a regular knife will do fine.

Smell that awesome coffee goodness.

Grind your beans

Brew your coffee with about 400mls of just off the boil water (boiling water will burn the coffee)

In a separate jug, add unsalted, grass fed butter (I use about 30 grams)

Add your MCT Oil - I use about a tablespoon

Add xylitol to taste if you wish, this isn't essential.

Add the brewed coffee and blend it all up

Don't forget your Alpha Brain

Sit back and enjoy!

It's that simple. And very, very tasty.

Tomorrow I'll be outlining the differences in using normal, shelf bought coffee and Upgraded Coffee and MCT Oil instead of Coconut Oil.

Check back in then!

Bulletproof Hagan

(the above products available exclusively from Upgraded Ireland - https://www.facebook.com/UpgradedIreland)

Over the course of the next while I'll be documenting my experiences with the Bulletproof Diet, and Alpha Brain.

For those of you who don't know what that entails, you can find out here

http://www.bulletproofexec.com/

My wedding is coming up in October and I want to get in top shape for it. When Upgraded Ireland contacted me and suggested I try the Bulletproof Diet a while back, I was initially cautious, and a little sceptical.

"Butter? In coffee? And coconut oil? In COFFEE??"

Nah.

But, I gave it a go.

And I have to say, my initial assumption was wrong.

Bulletproof coffee in the morning fills you up, gives you a nice even dose of energy across the day, keeps you alert and honestly, it's not as disgusting as it sounds - it'a actually quite a nice taste. Now admittedly I supplement mine with half a spoon ox Xylitol (a natural sweetener that you can get from health shops), but now I can't imagine starting my day with anything else.

Today is also my first day taking Alpha Brain. I've listened to the Joe Rogan podcast enough times to almost know the Alpha Brain pitch off by heart, and I was intrigued by it. I was, however, always put off its lack of availability in Ireland. Upgraded Ireland has solved that particular conundrum, and I had my first Alpha Brain this morning.

I'm looking forward to the positive effects - enhanced brain function, clearer focus - it's only been a couple of hours since I took it so I can't really say either way if it's doing anything. But I will be taking notes and writing down any differences I notice.

Also on this blog I'll be checking in with professional Mixed Martial Artists Sean "The Machine" Tobin and Kieran O'Brien. My own blog will be about how the Bulletproof Diet and Alpha Brain affects a normal, non pro athlete person, but every so often I'll be posting about the benefits  for professional athletes, and I have to say I'm intrigued to find out. So expect a few video interviews over the next while.

I'll also document my weight loss from the diet, and my training regimen and food intake.

For all your Upgraded Coffee, MCT Oil, and Onnit Products (Alpha Brain, Shroom Tech etc), please check out the Upgraded Ireland Facebook page -

https://www.facebook.com/UpgradedIreland


Today was my first day using MCT Oil in my Bulletproof Coffee instead of coconut oil. And I have to say it's made a big difference. Firstly in taste and consistency - it makes the coffee a bit less thick and creamy, and there's not as big a coconut flavour. And secondly in energy levels - I've noticed a big difference in my energy after today's coffee than yesterday's. I'm not even remotely tired, and I'm alert and focussed. I used about a tablespoon of MCT Oil in my coffee, with about 30g of unsalted butter.

Due to a lack of a coffee bean grinder I didn't use the Upgraded Coffee today - I've since obtained one though.

Tomorrow I'll document the making of a typical Bulletproof Coffee, so check back in then!