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Is Egg Coffee Healthier?
As coffee drinkers become more adventurous with their beverage of choice, they are pushing the limits of what can be accomplished with caffeinated drinks. One such beverage that has grown increasingly popular over time is egg coffee or ca phe trung – a Vietnamese drink made up of both sweet and creamy elements reminiscent of liquid tiramisu with ingredients like cinnamon, vanilla extract and butter as ingredients.
Whipped cream adds an indulgent and decadent element to coffee beverages, and makes them more filling than a standard cup of black coffee – aiding weight loss and maintenance. Sweetening it with sugar can cause an insulin spike; alternatively try natural sweeteners like Stevia or Monk Fruit extract which contain fewer calories while having minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
Egg coffee is made by combining raw egg yolk with sweetened condensed milk and hot brewed coffee in a blender until they form an airy custard-like consistency. You may add additional sweetened condensed milk or even whipped cream depending on your personal preferences for toppings.
Many people add extra ingredients to their beverage, too. For instance, cafes often offer mushroom coffee — an adaptogenic variation containing Cordyceps, Chaga or Phellinus mushrooms — infusing it into its traditional coffee formulation to claim that it boosts energy and improves mental clarity. Although there is no scientific backing behind such claims, consumers have reported enjoying both its flavor and energizing properties.
Although raw eggs may contain salmonella, they can be safely cooked before being consumed. And since eggs and coffee is an increasingly popular breakfast choice for many, there’s no reason to give up on mixing the two altogether. According to Bansal, making that decision should depend solely on personal taste and how your body reacts when combined together.
Eggs contain not only high-quality proteins but also many essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, E, K, B6 and calcium – not to mention being an excellent way to increase HDL cholesterol levels!
Although egg coffee can be enjoyed before or after exercise, experts advise it would be more beneficial for your nervous system if consumed afterward, as your exercise routine will have already stimulated it. Doing this allows your body to unwind more effectively rather than giving another stimulant through caffeine consumption. So if egg coffee is one of your go-to drinks – enjoy it responsibly, while remembering to include other protein rich sources into your diet post workout!