BuffyBear's Journal, 08 January 2016

Fats are not counted when doing the LCHF and the 16:8? Most people drink the bulletproof coffee while fasting which is all fat.  

That is the only way I do drink my coffee :) although today I have been toying with the idea of a vegan bulletproof coffee. I think I will give it a go once I am home. I still got coconut oil and oatcream. 

Someone correct me if I am wrong. 

I "think" the reason coconut oil is considered OK with 16:8 is due to the type of fat - medium chain. It's converted to energy quickly and may even stimulate additional burning of body fat, doesn't raise insulin or blood sugar levels. I'm not sure if the fat from cream does the same thing, plus half and half is part milk which has carbs. But I'm no expert and perhaps it's just splitting hairs. When I do 16:8 I use coconut oil/coffee in the morning. If just trying to limit carbs, I may also add butter and some heavy cream. 

Mom - I believe JMB has the answer for the Bulletproof Coffee (which I tried and gagged on). But some websites say "black only". And since my half & half contains milk I am choosing to discontinue it (at least for my first morning cup).  

Schmetterlinge34 - There are many who say that good coffee should always be taken black. The half & half provides some sweetness, which I should learn to do without. I do love my coffee!!! 

PS - the half & half also adds to my carb total at the end of the day. 

This comes down to Insulin control. When Insulin levels are low, you are fat buring, not fat storing. Heavy Cream and Half & Half are a non-factor, at 0.4, and 0.6 carbs per serving. You need to get to ~ 10gms carbs to produce an Insulin response. 

Mahjohn - Now that makes perfect sense! Thanks for explaining it :)  

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the bulletproof coffee. I have everything but don't do it. Maybe do it for lunch but getting back into my salads.  

I love my coffee too, but I have to have my cream! It is like a low carb desert. 

diehard3.... every try almond milk, 30 calories/cup. I also do almond/coconut, yummy and it's 35/cup. It's my treat. 

Classic - I don't get it either. Besides I think it tastes horrendous! I love coconut oil and use it almost exclusively in my cooking so see no need to drink it in my coffee.  

Diehard - No arguments from me on that one!  

If you want to skip the Bullet Proof Coffee, you may try this....I prefer Butter Coffee. 8oz Black Coffee + 1Tbspn Kerrigold Grass Fed Irish Butter....then hit with a Stick Blender and watch it transform to a Latte Color Coffee, smooth and creamy. I would not overdo the BP Coffee, or Butter Coffee...while good in saturated fats and medium-chain triglycerides...no need to overdo it.  

I do black coffee 1/2 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil. 

Majohn - Interesting recipe! Have had the Kerrigold cheese (rich and creamy) but haven't tried the butter yet. Should have it in my coffee once (just to say I tried it) but I'll probably stick with the with "no need to overdo it".  

I do coconut oil also! I'm hooked! A tablespoon for me!♡♡ 

Lots of interesting thoughts on the coffee for some reason I just can't do the BP coffee but as of now I haven't been able to give up my cream it adds a few carbs to my total but for me to stick with my WOE I need to have some things I enjoy that's part of life. 

In two tablespoons of Heavy Cream, there is not even 1gm worth of carbs...