Coffee and Exercise:

Organic coffee 

Why you should drink coffee before you WOD (workout of the day). Coffee has some very beneficial aspects for the activate person, more than you might think. Other than being a "must" for many people first thing in the AM before they tackle anything, caffeine has been found to help continue to burn calories for up to three hours post workout at a fifteen percent increase as compared to that of the placebo per the InternationalJournal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 

Coffee also has the added benefit of helping you burn fat, yes I said burn fat. Caffeine has been help proven to burn fat at an increase of 10% to 29%. The reason that many "weight pills" contain caffeine is because it is a natural fat burner. What better way to get your caffeine is there than through a cup of organic coffee. 

Caffeine helps to stimulate the nervous system. In doing so it helps break down the fat cells in the body by turning them into energy. 

As with anything that is good for you the key is to not overdo it. The recommend amount of caffeine to have is 6 mg per 2.2lbs of body weight. For example if you weigh 175 you should have 477 mg of caffeine, which is about 20oz of coffee. 

So feel free to drink that coffee before you work out!

Drink more coffee

Michael Cosentino

Coffee Chia Seed Pudding

So there are numerous articles on the internet about the health benefits of drinking coffee and many more of the health benefits of adding chia seeds to your diet. Chia seeds are the new super-food, they are a great source of fiber and have a whole slew of other health benefits. I decided to put them together for breakfast.

Ingredients

• ½ cup brewed coffee (chilled) I prefer Routine Patrol Organic Coffee 
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 mashed over-ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup chia seeds

Instructions

1. Blend coffee, coconut milk, banana, and cocoa powder in a blender.
2. Place the blended mixture into a container with cover then add chia seeds and stir to combine. Seal the container.
3. Place in refrigerator overnight
4. Add your favorite toppings. (sliced banana, nuts, seeds etc)
5. Enjoy!

Vegan Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

So you want a good desert and if you are vegan or dairy free it's tough to find good ice cream. I made it a point to get my own ice cream maker once I started the paleo diet. I use a Cuisinart and it hasn't failed to give me creamy delicious ice cream.

Now on the matter of sweetener that is still up for debate specifically if honey is vegan or not. I prefer to sweeten with dried dates which I pit, boil and pure.

The coffee I use is of course my father's organic coffee Routine Patrol which adds amazing flavor to this ice cream.

        Ingredients

• 2 cans coconut milk
• 1 cup strong coffee
• sweetener or choice: 3/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup date pure
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

        Method

1. Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in freezer safe bowl

2. Place mixture in the freezer to set for about 30 min (this will make the curing process much faster)

3. Place in  ice cream maker and follow manufacture's instructions (it take mine about 20 min 

4. remove from ice cream mixer to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips. 

Paleo & Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Late Recipe

Im the first person to get all exited at the start of the fall season for all the pumpkin spice drinks and treats...and I love the taste of the famous PSL but it's just soooooo sweet!!! Those flavoring a that are pumped into it at just pure sugar and not organic!! 

So I had the task of creating my very own PSL this fall. 

Ingredients

2 cups coconut cream

1 cup strong coffee I used routine patrol coffee

1 tsp organic  pumpkin spice 

1 tsp date or coconut sugar (less or more to your sweetness preference) 

A dash of cinnamon for garnish 

1. Heat the coconut cream in a small pot

2. Add coffee, pumpkin spice and date sugar

3. Stir to combine 

4. Heat for 2-3 min until hot

5. Pour into mug 

6. Garnish with cinnamon 

7. Enjoy