2 Reasons Why Bulletproof coffee is best for ADHD

Bulletproof is seem ridiculous for people with ADHD.

When I make my coffee, my daughter thinks I’m ridiculous. I add so much cream to the coffee that my coffee should be called “coffee flavored cream”. 

That’s how I like my coffee, and there’s a great reason behind that. 

I recently attended several nutrition conferences and I learned A LOT of new and surprising information. It’s amazing all the new info recently coming out from new researches and studies are changing medicine.

One of these new concepts were intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet for better brain function.

I’m a board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition. There are only 2 reasons I put patients on a ketogenic diet – mitochondrial disorder or intractable seizure. 

These conferences opened my eyes to a whole new world about the food we eat everyday.  The idea of ketogenic diet for autism, Alzheimer’s and ADHD was totally new to me.

What is Bulletproof Coffee?

 

Have you heard of Bulletproof coffee? My guess is probably yes.

This caffeinated concoction of butter, MCT oil, and coffee has been advertised as giving drinkers the cleanest form of energy while leading to weight loss.

David Asprey, creator of the Bulletproof coffee, found the recipe while hiking in Tibet. The coffee contains low-mold coffee beans, grass-fed butter, which is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid and vitamins, and medium chain fatty acid. The end product is a 450-calories cup of breakfast joe that promise drinkers a clean boost of energy and focus.

The idea is to drink bulletproof coffee as an alternative to breakfast as part of the intermittent fasting. 

The intermittent fasting diet is actually a MODIFIED ketogenic diet. You only have to fast 12-18 hours a day x2-3 times a week. If you eat your last meal at 7pm, wake up that next morning and eat first carb-free meal or drink bulletproof coffee, then start eating a small snack at say 10-11am, you’d have fast 15 hours.

What’s the Benefit of Bulletproof Coffee for ADHD?

 

The caffeine in the coffee help increase focus and concentration by increasing activity in the frontal cortex. The fats from the coffee will push the body into ketosis along with the overnight fast, which results in ketone bodies that the brain cells would use instead of carbs.

The ketones bodies provide a sustainable source of energy to feed the brain for better focus. 

Sometimes people keep drinking coffee because they build up a tolerance. But the simple trick is to take extra vitamin B.

If the coffee alone does not cut it for you, take two capsules of Active B-Complex with your Bulletproof coffee. The vitamin Bs will boost your energy level up another notch. 

The more caffeine you drink, the more your body will become tolerant to higher dose. 

Vitamin Bs works in a different mechanism to create the energy the brain needs. 

Don’t believe me. Look at the ingredient list on a can of Monster Drink. 

That’s what energy drinks are, a mix of caffeine, vitamin Bs and other natural stimulants. 

And in case you’re concern that caffeine can stunt growth, here’s an article from John Hopkins, who states that coffee does not cause stunt growth.

How Does Ketogenic Diet Improve Brain Function in ADHD?

 

1. The caffeine in the bulletproof coffee help increase focus and concentration in ADHD by increasing activity in the frontal cortex. The fats from the coffee will push the body into ketosis along with the overnight fast, which results in ketone bodies that the brain cells would use instead of carbs.

2. The ketones bodies provide a sustainable source of energy to feed the brain cells for better focus without the crash.

 If you have a normal sugary coffee drinks, you’ll get a boost of energy from both the caffeine and the sugar, but you’ll also experience the crash when the insulin pushes the sugar way too low. 

Sometimes people keep drinking coffee because they build up a tolerance. And here’s a simple trick – take vitamin Bs.

If the coffee alone does not cut it for you, take one capsule of Active B-Complex with your Bulletproof coffee. The vitamin Bs will boost your energy level up another notch. 

The more caffeine you drink, the more your body will become tolerant to higher dose. 

Vitamin Bs works in a different mechanism to create the energy the brain needs. 

Don’t believe me. Look at the ingredient list on a can of Monster Drink. 

That’s what energy drinks are, a mix of caffeine, vitamin Bs and other natural stimulants. 

And in case you’re concern that caffeine can stunt growth, here’s an article from John Hopkins, who states that coffee does not cause stunt growth.

Are you ready to give the bulletproof coffee a try, here’s 2 simple and easy bulletproof coffee for ADHD recipes you can try. No blender needed.

But if you’re the fancy type and like to do things the fancy way, I got you cover too. 

You can blend the butter with your brewed coffee in this cool portable blender. This portable blender is amazing. I discovered it from one of the nurses in my clinic who was making bulletproof coffee at her desk. You just blend-n-go or blend on the go. 

You can drink straight out of the container, and wash it later when you’re done.

Download this new free  15 clean and brain-nourishing breakfast ideas 

2-minute Lazy Bulletproof Coffee Recipes for ADHD

 

This is my lazy 2 minutes ADHD Bulletproof Coffee Recipe. Faster than order from the Starbucks app. 

This bulletproof coffee recipe aims to provide the maximum results in focus and concentration without all the extra hassle of blending butter into the coffee. 

• 1 cup brewed coffee of your choice or cold brew 

  • 1/2 cup organic heavy cream 
  • Stevia as needed for sweetness

Pour all the ingredients in your coffee mug, stir and drink. 

The heavy cream usually tastes pretty sweet and you don’t need any sweeteners. 

If you prefer to use butter instead of cream, use Kerigold Irish unsalted butter. Make sure to use unsalted butter, unless you like your coffee savory. 

And here’s the bulletproof coffee recipes for my vegan friends. 

This bulletproof coffee recipe aims to provide the maximum results in focus and concentration, but without the saturated fats from the butter, and it’s vegan-friendly. 

Add all the following ingredients into the blender:

  • 1 cup brewed coffee of your choice
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • Stevia as needed for sweetness

Pour all the ingredients in your coffee mug, stir and drink.

You can use stevia in your bulletproof coffee and still achieve or maintain ketosis because stevia does not actually has carb. If you don’t care about the ketosis, then you can add natural sweeteners for taste.

The main thing is there are caffeine, fats and no carbs. These are the criteria of the bulletproof coffee. 

For young kids, you can use ashwagandha tea in place of coffee to make a calming beverage. 

Ok, there you have it…

I hope you find this information helpful. Let me know what you think and comment below.

Remember ADHD does not doom your child to a life of under-achievement. You know your child is bright, full of potential, and deserves the best. In fact, many of the world’s greatest discoveries and inventions were made by people with ADHD.

I helped my crazy wild child who could not read or write when she was little with the 4 steps I laid out in the Eat to Focus book. She’s now a merit scholarship student studying premed in Loyola Chicago University.

So stay strong and keep believing in your child.

Check out the Eat to Focus book to learn about my story and the 4 steps that I used to transform my daughter and help her reach her full potential. This information may change your child’s future.

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Anna

Clean Eating Officer (CEO) at Malama Wellness + Hypnotherapy
I'm Anna, a passionate dietitian and hypnotherapist dedicated to helping parents of kids with ADHD unlock the transformative potential of healthy eating and holistic approaches. With years of experience in pediatric nutrition and a focus on mind-body connection, I provide personalized guidance and practical tools to support positive behavioral changes and nurture your child's well-being.
I'm Anna, a passionate dietitian and hypnotherapist dedicated to helping parents of kids with ADHD unlock the transformative potential of healthy eating and holistic approaches. With years of experience in pediatric nutrition and a focus on mind-body connection, I provide personalized guidance and practical tools to support positive behavioral changes and nurture your child's well-being.

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