Boost Your Brew

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Starting off the day with a cup (or three) of coffee is a key component of many people’s morning routines. Whether you choose drip coffee, a craft latte, or a single espresso shot, your beverage of choice will surely provide an energy boost. But what if it could provide you with even more nutritional benefits? 

Adding supplements to your diet is a choice you should make with your medical history and dietary needs in mind. Not every supplement is for every person, so be sure to use your best judgment or consult your medical provider before stirring them in. 

For those who are new to the world of additives, a good starter supplement is collagen. It is an easy and fairly mild supplement that is able to be added to any warm beverage, especially coffee. Two tablespoons of collagen peptides contain a hearty dose of protein without a high amount of calories per serving. If you’re drinking traditional drip coffee, stir the collagen right into your mug and sip away. If you’re creating a more artisanal coffee drink like a latte, you may find it easier to mix the collagen into the milk while frothing. Both methods will provide you with optimal benefits such as glowing skin, healthy hair and nails, improved digestion and overall better health. 

Want to walk on the wild side? Consider adding lion’s mane to your coffee. Lion’s mane has made medical news recently as it is a mushroom referable under the scientific name of Hericium Erinaceus. It’s believed to prevent dementia and aid in the relief of adverse side effects commonly associated with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Lion’s mane has an earthier taste than collagen, but it still dissolves well into hot beverages and delivers a natural calming effect- something that can help balance out the caffeine from a traditional cup of coffee. 

The last supplement that we at The Edge are fans of is CBD. While this might not be wildly popular in North Carolina, it’s spreading like wildfire in the West and is quickly making its way across the country. CBD is a derivative of the cannabis plant and provides the consumer with all the calming effects associated with marijuana usage without any high. CBD is THC-free and safe to use. The usage of CBD does not have an effect on drug tests nor does it impact one's ability to operate a vehicle in the way that traditional cannabis use would.

These supplements are all tried and true by our staff and we would love to see how you choose to boost your brew! Tag us on Instagram @theedgemag.