Debina Bonnerjee is extremely active on social media. From sharing her children’s pictures to her own, the actor ensures to share snippets from her everyday life. As such, as she is all set for a 25-day fitness transformation, she shared glimpses from her first day of working out which started with a cup of butter coffee at 6 am in the morning. Take a look!
She also shared, “Day 1 of my 25-day transformation begins today.”
Debina Bonnerjee has butter coffee (Source: Debina Bonnerjee/Instagram Stories)
Debina added, “Day 1 was exciting…but I promise not to let the excitement go…and not to miss a single day in the next 25 days.”
Debina Bonnerjee hopes to be consistent (Source: Debina Bonnerjee/Instagram Stories)
Sharing a glimpse of her post-workout face, she mentioned, “Got to see my flushed face after so long.”
Debina Bonnerjee’s face is flushed (Source: Debina Bonnerjee/Instagram Stories)
As such, we decided to ask experts whether it is advisable to have butter coffee.
Butter coffee, also known as bulletproof coffee, is a beverage made by blending coffee with unsalted, grass-fed butter and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. “This creamy concoction was popularised by American author Dave Asprey, who claims it can increase energy, promote mental clarity, and support weight loss,” said N Lakshmi, senior dietician, Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad.
According to her, butter coffee offers sustained energy with caffeine and healthy fats promoting alertness, and its high-fat content may aid appetite control, reducing calorie intake.
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“As the fitness and wellness industry continues to evolve, new trends emerge that promise to optimise our health and energy levels. One such trend is butter coffee, a beverage gaining popularity for its potential benefits in enhancing morning routines,” Lakshmi said. Users claim enhanced mental performance and cognitive clarity due to MCT oil’s potential brain health support, she added.
However, the flip side of butter coffee is that it is high in calories, lacks essential nutrients, and effects can vary individually, remarked Lakshmi. “Consider the suitability for low-calorie diets, weight loss goals, and personal digestion and energy levels,” the dietician said.
Though there have been claims that butter and MCT oil help with cognitive function, recent research has shown that there is no difference in the cognitive or memory performance between drinkers of butter coffee and black coffee, said Dr Esther Sathiaraj, AGM- clinical nutrition and dietetics, HCG Bangalore. “The butter coffee typically would provide 250kcal, but lacks vitamins, antioxidants and other essential nutrients that the body needs,” added Dr Sathiaraj.
Is butter coffee advisable at 6 am?
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According to Lakshmi, it varies based on your goals and preferences. “Butter coffee can be a convenient and satisfying morning boost, but intense exercise or balanced nutrition may call for a proper meal instead,” Lakshmi noted.
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