Functional coffee meets various challenges: fatigue, lack of energy, concentration, supports the immune system, and aids in weight management by inducing a state of ketosis. Read on and discover all its benefits.
What is Iswari Functional Coffee? Every day, people all around the world drink coffee to wake up in the morning or to give them an energy boost throughout the day. Now, add wellness to one of the world's most consumed beverages and you have Iswari Functional Coffee.
Iswari Functional Coffee combines organic coffee, protein, spices, adaptogens, prebiotics, and even MCT. It helps to improve energy and focus, accelerate metabolism, control weight, and also supports your immune system. This coffee was inspired by a traditional Tibetan drink, Po Cha, consumed for millennia, which aims to warm, energize, and hydrate.
There are many versions on the market, with different ingredients. Iswari Functional Coffee was designed as a coffee that delivers benefits for mental and physical health, well-being, and stress management. It is a freeze-dried soluble Arabica coffee in powder form, vegan, gluten-free, organic, with MCT, protein, adaptogens, and prebiotics.
We know that not every day is the same and that our goals change. For this very reason, we created Extreme Vitality, Extreme Energy, and Extreme Immunity. All have a base of organic Arabica coffee, are protein-rich, stimulating coffees, composed of B-complex vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and antioxidants. Any of the Iswari coffees can be used to sustain intermittent fasting, to avoid hunger spikes during the morning, and for those who need a pre-workout boost.
See the common characteristics and differences of these three protein coffees.
- Quick source of energy, due to MCTs from coconut.
- Pumpkin seed protein in powder form, which contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
- Accelerate metabolism.
- Help control weight by increasing the feeling of fullness, inducing a state of ketosis.
- High in potassium, iron, fiber, protein, and magnesium (reduces tiredness and fatigue).
- Keto friendly.
- Improves cognitive function.
- Supports digestive health.
Extreme Vitality
- High in protein and low in sugars
- Super tasty, with a natural vanilla flavor
- Approximately 29 kcal per serving
Extreme Energy
- Anti-inflammatory action
- With prebiotics (toasted chicory root powder, which promotes significant growth of bifidobacteria in the intestinal microbiome across all age groups and improves intestinal function)
- With adaptogens, such as maca and cocoa powder
- Spices: ginger, pepper, and Ceylon cinnamon powder
- Approximately 25 kcal per serving
Extreme Immunity
- Immune system support (Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms)
- No added sugars
- With adaptogens, such as cocoa
- Approximately 23 kcal per serving
Extreme Energy, Extreme Vitality, and Extreme Immunity. These 3 coffees will improve your health and well-being.
All the ingredients in Iswari's protein coffee have been carefully selected so that you can enjoy their benefits throughout the day.
It stimulates the nervous system, improving concentration and combating fatigue. This drink reduces the perception of effort by acting on the central nervous system, blocking the receptors of a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which increases the levels of other neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate energy levels, such as dopamine. Another advantage of coffee, for those who maintain a training routine, is the increased availability of oxygen to muscle tissue. This way, the body uses fat as an energy system, providing an improvement in performance.
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) is the term in English for TCM (triglycerides of medium chain), an important energy source in ketogenic diets or those low in carbohydrates. Fundamentally, it's a type of saturated fat (different from the saturated fat that presents long-chain triglycerides) that is quickly digestible. What does this do? It's a fat that becomes quickly available as an energy source after its consumption, offering rapid and sustained energy, allowing the body to enter a state of ketosis.
Maca
Within the category of adaptogens, maca is a Peruvian plant that can offer various benefits. Increases in libido, fertility, energy, and better mood are among them. It also helps to stimulate immune defenses, increase muscle strength and endurance, as well as alleviate symptoms associated with menopause.
Cocoa Powder
Cocoa has various properties. It is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, which have an antioxidant effect in our body (protecting our cells from free radicals to which we are exposed daily), contains catechins, which help in reducing total cholesterol and particularly bad cholesterol, and offers a good amount of fiber, contributing to the proper functioning of intestinal transit.
Cocoa also contributes to muscle tonicity due to its contribution of B-complex vitamins, in particular Niacin, and helps prevent situations of anemia due to its iron content. Its magnesium content is essential for the correct functioning of the heart and for the development of bone structure, along with calcium, and it contains anandamide, which induces the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for the sensation of well-being, and theobromine, which induces physical and intellectual relaxation. It also has interesting amounts of tryptophan, an essential amino acid crucial in the production of serotonin and melatonin, two neurotransmitters important in mood regulation.
Each spice selected contributes with its properties to make the Iswari protein coffee a unique beverage. In general, they enhance the anti-inflammatory action and support digestion.
Black Pepper: Contains a significant amount of antioxidants, such as piperine. This contributes to combating free radicals in the body, reduces oxidative stress, aids in the prevention of chronic diseases, improves nutrient absorption, and has anti-inflammatory properties. There are also studies that show black pepper can have positive effects on weight control.
Ceylon Cinnamon: Studies suggest that Ceylon cinnamon may play an important role in controlling blood glucose levels, potentially benefiting people with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, including polyphenols. These help combat oxidative stress in the body, reducing damage caused by free radicals. This spice also has anti-inflammatory properties, as well as neuroprotective effects, improving brain function.
Ginger: Traditionally used to alleviate nausea and motion sickness, ginger contains compounds such as gingerol, known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming ginger may stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and improve gastrointestinal motility, aiding in digestion. It can also relieve gastrointestinal discomforts, such as indigestion and gas. It is also rich in antioxidants, which combat free radicals in the body.
Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and fats. Macronutrients are fundamental to the body. Our body obtains energy for all its basic and vital functions through food, and this energy is provided in the form of calories through the macronutrients, which after being ingested and digested, are absorbed. The protein in Iswari coffees comes from pumpkin seeds, this protein contains all the essential amino acids necessary for the human body, making it a complete protein source, crucial for the growth, repair, and maintenance of the body's tissues. Pumpkin protein also has a variety of essential nutrients, including magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Mushrooms: Rich in plant proteins, soluble fiber, and low in fat, mushrooms are as nutritious and versatile as they are healthy. They are also packed with micronutrients, being a good source of copper, potassium, phosphorus, and iron. And, if you think that's good, then get ready for the medicinal fungi Reishi and Lion’s Mane. Reishi mushrooms are among several medicinal fungi that have been used for hundreds of years, mainly in Asian countries, for the treatment of infections. This mushroom has been used to help improve the immune system, reduce stress, improve sleep, and even lessen fatigue. Numerous studies have been performed and it is perhaps one of the most researched medicinal mushrooms. As for Lion’s Mane, research suggests that these mushrooms may offer a range of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving cognitive and heart health.
Chicory root contributes to the stimulation of digestive bodily fluids and gastrointestinal movements, aiding in digestion. By containing inulin, a molecule that is part of soluble fiber, it activates intestinal function and fights constipation, having a prebiotic action, helping to balance the intestinal microbiota. The inulin, flavonoids, chicory acid, and sesquiterpene lactones present in the root also help to stimulate the production of gastric juices and bile, improving liver function.
The Iswari functional coffee with protein should ideally be consumed in the morning. It can be taken alone, if the goal is to extend the metabolic fast. This is because MCT does not trigger insulin since it primarily contains medium-chain triglycerides. However, if the goal is to achieve satiety, you can accompany your protein coffee with something more, like oatmeal, for example. And, of course, you can choose to drink it plain or add a plant-based milk.
Anyone can replace their breakfast with protein coffee. It's widely used in the Paleo diet, ketogenic diet, low carb, and even intermittent fasting. Even if you don't follow any of these diets, you can (and should) include it in your diet.
Can you continue to enjoy your regular coffee? Of course! But you're missing the opportunity to easily include numerous beneficial ingredients in your diet. Iswari's coffee is a great protein morning coffee and a fantastic way to complement your breakfast. If you want to learn more about how to prepare and enjoy all the benefits of this functional coffee, jump over here.
