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I love coffee. I love the smell, the taste, and the way it makes me feel.
It's like a morning hug from God himself.
Coffee is one of my favourite indulgences and my default source of caffeine, but there's another natural alternative that's also been proven to deliver a great boost: mushrooms!
1. Boosted Mental Clarity and Focus
When you're feeling groggy, lack of sleep and mental fog can sometimes be the cause. Mushroom coffee can help you stay alert and focused by providing a boost in energy which will make it easier for you to concentrate on tasks.
Mushroom coffee not only helps you stay awake, but it also has a positive effect on your mental clarity. When people experience memory loss and forgetfulness, mushroom coffee can help them focus their thoughts and stay alert for longer periods of time.
If you're tired of forgetting important tasks or missing deadlines at work, then try adding some mushroom coffee to your diet. Mushrooms contain compounds called chitinases which help break down fat deposits so that they are easier to digest when consumed with meals like pasta or pizza!
2. Better Immune System
You might be wondering, "What's the deal with mushrooms? I thought they were only for pizza!". Actually, mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to help boost the immune system and fight off illness. Mushrooms contain antioxidants that can help keep your body healthy by reducing oxidative stress on the body and preventing diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
Mushrooms are also a good source of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium and helps prevent osteoporosis (a condition where bones become weak).
3. Reduced Anxiety and Depression
Mushroom coffee is rich in L-theanine, an amino acid found naturally in tea and mushrooms that have been shown to reduce anxiety and depression.
L-theanine promotes relaxation by increasing alpha brain waves and dopamine levels. It also increases GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep, which can help you wind down after a long day.
4. Lower Levels of Inflammation
Mushroom coffee contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce the symptoms of many diseases.
Inflammation (also known as an inflammatory response) is a normal part of the body's immune response. The inflammatory response is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, in addition to other symptoms. Inflammation can be caused by stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep. Inflammation might also be linked to certain cancers, such as lung cancer or prostate cancer.[1]
Mushrooms are an anti-inflammatory food due to their active ingredient called betulinic acid, which inhibits several enzymes that are associated with inflammation.[2]
5. Healthier Digestive Tract
One of the greatest health benefits of mushroom coffee is that it can provide you with a healthier digestive tract. That's because the beverage contains a significant amount of dietary fibre, which helps to keep your digestive system functioning smoothly and efficiently. In fact, many studies have shown that people who eat high-fibre diets tend to experience less bloating and constipation than those who don't get enough fibre in their diet. Dietary fibre also plays an important role in stimulating healthy growth in gut bacteria—and may even help prevent colon cancer because it helps eliminate toxins from the body more quickly.
Mushroom coffee also contains prebiotics, which are indigestible carbohydrates that promote the growth of good bacteria in your gut by providing them with the beneficial nutrients they need to thrive. These beneficial microbes help keep bad bacteria at bay while helping your body absorb vitamins and minerals more easily into their systems. A good way to think about prebiotics is as soluble fibre: they increase stool bulkiness while still passing through our digestive system intact (unlike insoluble fibres like wheat bran). This means that they have fewer calories but still provide plenty of health benefits on top of what we get from consuming them directly!
6. Improved Physical Performance
One of the most popular benefits a person can enjoy from drinking mushroom coffee is increased physical performance. With just one cup, you'll experience increased energy levels and endurance, better metabolism, stronger muscles, more muscle mass and fat loss. You'll also have improved recovery time following vigorous workouts.
7. More Energy from Less Caffeine
Mushroom coffee is a new and upcoming trend that promises to deliver all the health benefits of traditional coffee with fewer calories and more energy. Here's how it works:
- Mushroom coffee has about half as much caffeine as regular coffee
- Mushroom coffee contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners
- Mushroom coffee tastes like regular coffee, but without the jitters or crash from too much caffeine
- That's because mushroom coffee has a gentle effect on your body compared to other caffeinated drinks—you'll feel energized without going overboard
8. You can motivate yourself without being mean to yourself.
You can motivate yourself without being mean to yourself. It's possible to be kind and nice to yourself while still moving forward in life. When you are being nice to yourself, it allows you to make better decisions and be more successful in achieving your goals.
You can be nice and still work hard on achieving your goals because being nice makes you feel good about what you are doing and gives you the motivation that is needed for success.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many benefits to drinking coffee. Try our Moksha Mushroom Coffee Alternative, or Mushroom Tinctures - and find what works for you!
And while some may argue that it might be bad for your health and others may disagree, we think it's important to know all the facts before making any decisions.
That way, you can make sure that what works for one person won't work for another (like me).
