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3.4.19

The Chagaccino: How To Use Mushrooms In Your Coffee + Why You Should

There’s a time and place for a good old fashioned double shot cappuccino, but we love our superfood lattes — coffee doctored up with superfoods and healthy fats to deliver tons of nutrients and balance out the adrenal-draining effects that coffee can have. Read all about it. This recipe for a keto-friendly chagaccino comes from skincare blogger, Celeste Thomas of The True Spoon. It’s just one more fun and functional spin on the concept that we’ll be throwing into our repertoire ASAP….

A traditional cup of coffee can be a total skin buster. Opt for a keto coffee instead — like my new favorite recipe, the chagaccino. This super skin beverage is loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, beta glucans and sustainable energy sources. I’m breaking down what makes each chagaccino ingredient worth adding to your daily cup. This simple recipe below will only take two minutes out of your busy morning schedule, setting you up for a glow-y skin day, all day every day.

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Super antioxidant: Chaga mushroom has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants on Earth. These antioxidant properties reduce aging free radicals and repair skin cells.
Anti-inflammatory:  This mushroom contains betulonic acid, offering up major anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory properties also reduce acne inflammation and redness.
Detoxifying: The micro-nutrient properties support liver function and detox the skin’s blood supply.
Antibacterial: Cinnamon’s antibacterial properties reduce acne causing bacteria.

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Low caffeine: Mushroom coffee contains about as much caffeine as decaf coffee. This low (50mg) caffeine content drastically reduces the negative skin symptoms associated with caffeine like redness, irritation and breakouts.
Boost mental focus: Organic Lion’s Mane mushroom is a natural nootropic shown to support memory, focus & concentration; Recognized for its support of cognitive function, Lion’s Mane extract kickstarts your morning. Organic rhodiola root, to help fight stress.

Probiotic Coconut Yogurt 
Healthy fat: Coconut yogurt contains healthy fat that helps stabilize hormones, reducing hormonal breakouts.
Fermentation: Skin boosting nutrients like vitamin B12, folic acid and biotin are the natural byproducts of coconut yogurt’s fermentation process. To make your own at home, check out the recipe here.

The Chagacinno
Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 cup hot water
1 packet Chaga Cinnamon Elixir
1 packet Mushroom Coffee
1 Tbsp probiotic coconut yogurt (or substitute coconut cream)
1 dropper of coconut stevia

Directions:

Add all ingredients to blender and blend until frothy.

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