Keto coffee no micros?

(Jessica A) #1

So I’m well on board with “bulletproof” coffee or keto coffee. I just plugged my recipe into the Total Keto Diet app to find out actual macros, merely out of curiosity. All that fat really adds up! Almost 70g in 2 measured cups of coffee, which is amazing because it keeps me going for quite some time. I’m just getting started, only 2 weeks in, and have already lost 3ish lbs or so.

But I have a very specific question: What about micros? In other words, keto coffee seems pretty empty of micronutrients compared to what a breakfast of several eggs could offer. Would it be better to eat a more whole keto meal that includes micros AND meets macro needs? Or can I just stick with my coffee? Does it really matter so long as my other meals include other micro dense foods?

I suppose my concern is depleting my body of micros because I’m more focused on macros. If I have misconceptions about how all this actually works I would LOVE some more resources to research.

Thanks guys!

(Allan L) #2

A lot of the big names in keto don’t advocate BPC / Keto coffee and suggest getting fat from natural food sources.

My personal opinion is BPC is a good tool the train your body to use fat in the beginning but once fat adapted should be dropped in favour of fats from fatty protein.

A few weeks / months not worrying about micro nutrients is not going to hurt.

(E.O.) #3

Having a suspected issue with insulin resistance, Dr. Berg (in his videos on the topic) states the caffeine in coffee can impact insulin/blood sugar. So his take-away point is no more than one cup a day if you are trying to reset that insulin resistance tendency. He has a lot more detail in his video–if that interests you. Coffee does have some nutrient value. Most nutritional trackers I’ve used show a nice potassium/sodium ratio, as well as a number of other trace nutrients. Best wishes finding what works best for you.

(Jessica A) #4

Thank you! Insulin resistance isn’t exactly my concern, although I have a glucometer at home and have been checking every now and again. Steady 5’s (mmol) all around! But I will keep that in mind should I crave a cup of coffee later in the day. I’m trying to get into the swing of ordering or making decaf if it’s just the comfort of a hot beverage I’m after. My 2 measured cups is really just one big coffee in the morning. And, I’ve found that since starting keto I’ve mostly dropped that afternoon coffee in general and opting for water instead :slight_smile: