BULLETPROOF COFFEE

what? Tech millionaire Dave Asprey invented bulletproof coffee when he tried to ‘hack’ his own biology to lose weight. He came up with a morning coffee blended with fat. Yep, he claims that by downing 500 calories and

50g fat in the morning, instead of a plate-based breakfast, you can lose weight, reduce your risk of cancer and boost your brainpower.

the tribe Up at 5am furiously typing missives on her iphone X with one hand while slurping from a pimped-up fat-laced coffee held in the other. Has spies in Silicon Valley who keep her updated on the latest trends. Who has time for breakfast anyway?

the nutrition Asprey claims to have spent a decade working with the world’s top health and nutrition researchers before devising his bulletproof bio-hack. The makers claim that it’s the mediumchain triglycerides in the fat (be that coconut oil or butter) that aid weight loss and regulate cholesterol. Asprey points to his own waistline as proof: he shed 7st on bulletproof coffee and countless celebrities have followed his lead, including Ed Sheeran. But it’s controversial, to put it mildly. There have been no studies done to support the claims – and Panagos takes issue with the idea of starting the day with a fatty coffee. ‘Some people will find that consuming such a high-fat drink without anything to line their stomach will upset the gut. Not to mention that coffee on its own is not a balanced meal, no matter how much fat you’re adding to it. It’s also worth remembering that, if your stress levels are high, a diet of coffee and exercise can be a toxic combination and can spike your cortisol levels further. This means that you won’t necessarily see the weight loss you want, anyway.’ Our advice? Stick to solids.