Boosting Your Morning Beverage
Drinking a cup of coffee is a staple part of many morning routines. While the caffeine content in coffee can provide a boost of energy, certain additives can bring even more benefits to the table. Whether it’s incorporating a supplement such as collagen or even swapping out traditional coffee for an herbal alternative, read on to discover ways to boost your daily cup of coffee.
Protein
Protein is an essential nutrient that helps build and repair muscles and bones and is an important part of a healthy diet. While it is found in foods such as meat, dairy, nuts, and legumes, protein is also commonly consumed as a supplement. Protein-enriched options include protein coffee, which can be purchased in powder or liquid form and comes in a wide range of flavors and protein contents to help individuals reach their daily nutritional goals and fuel their day.
Try: Javy Protein Coffee
This zero-sugar instant coffee contains 10 grams of protein per serving plus prebiotics to support gut health.
Collagen
Collagen is a type of protein that naturally occurs in certain foods and is commonly taken as a supplement to support skin, joint, and hair health. Instant coffee packets containing collagen can conveniently incorporate collagen into a daily diet, while flavored collagen coffee creamers are a tasty way to pack in this protein.
Try: Bloom Collagen Creamer
This cinnamon bun-flavored collagen creamer is keto-friendly, gluten-free, and soy-free and provides 5 grams of collagen per serving.
Maca
Maca is a plant that is native to Peru and has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes. Its popularity as a coffee substitute has grown in recent years, as has research into its potential benefits, which include improved energy, mood, and sexual health. Made from powdered maca root, maca coffee is a good option for those looking for a caffeine-free coffee alternative.
Try: Teeccino Maca Chocolate Chicory Herbal Coffee
This caffeine-free option combines organic maca root with chicory root and chocolate for a rich beverage with herbal benefits.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms may not immediately come to mind when thinking of coffee additives, but have emerged as a trending option. Mushroom coffee consists of a blend of ground medicinal mushrooms and coffee beans, and touts benefits such as reduced anxiety, improved focus, and immune support. Commonly used mushrooms include turkey tail, lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps.
Try: Ryze Mushroom Coffee
Ryze combines coffee with an organic mushroom blend to deliver a traditional coffee taste with less caffeine and the benefits of six mushroom varieties.
Meet the Author
Rachel Studebaker, BA, English, Summa Cum Laude
Rachel Studebaker is a graduate of Lee University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in advertising. While attending Lee, Rachel served as editor-in-chief and creative director for the school’s biannual publication Vindagua and was a member of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society. Since joining CMC Publications as editor, Rachel has assumed the role of managing editor, where she is responsible for the annual development and completion of seventeen publications involving health, wellness, and lifestyles articles that are published in print and online for HealthScope, CityScope, and Choose Chattanooga magazines – premier publications serving S.E. Tennessee and North Georgia.
