Brief Summary
In this video, Coach Tagen shares five drinks that can aid in fat loss and improve metabolic health, offering alternatives to weight loss medications like Ozempic. She emphasizes the importance of metabolic health alongside fat loss, recommending specific ingredients and preparation methods for each drink to maximize their benefits.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps blunt glucose response and increase insulin sensitivity.
- High CGA Coffee: Provides polyphenols for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Matcha: High in catechins (EGCG) to increase thermogenesis and fat burning.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Activates fat burning and supports liver detox and brain function.
- High-Quality Protein Shakes: Aid muscle fueling and fat loss, with specific recommendations for grass-fed, collagen-based options.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Coach Tagen recommends consuming 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 8 oz of spring water daily. This can be taken either 15-30 minutes before meals or in the morning and before bed. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which helps blunt glucose response and increase insulin sensitivity, promoting fat burning. It also aids in reducing cravings. Drinking through a straw is advised to protect teeth from acidity. Contrary to misconception, it can alleviate acid reflux symptoms by increasing stomach acidity.
High CGA Coffee
The recommendation is to drink organic, medium roast coffee to maximize chlorogenic acid (CGA) and polyphenol content. Dark roast coffee has 70% less polyphenols, which are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances that help fight cancer and support fat loss. Adding a tablespoon of grass-fed butter provides butyric acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that enhances hormonal function and ketone production, benefiting cognitive function and fat burning. A tablespoon of MCT oil, found in coconut oil, can also be added to energize mitochondria and promote fat burning, but start with a smaller amount due to its diuretic effect. MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, which directly fuel the mitochondria.
Matcha
Matcha, a form of green tea, is highly recommended for fat loss, metabolic function, and brain health. Unlike green tea, matcha uses ground leaves, providing dietary fiber and more polyphenols. It's rich in catechins, specifically EGCG, which increases thermogenesis, aiding in fat burning. Adding a tablespoon of MCT oil can further enhance its benefits, but introduce it slowly to avoid diuretic effects.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Taking a shot of high-quality extra virgin olive oil can activate fat burning due to its oleic acid content. It supports liver detox, brain function, and stabilizes blood sugar. Additionally, it activates neuro autophagy, renewing brain cells. It's crucial to ensure the olive oil is organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin, and stored in a dark glass bottle to avoid being cut with other oils.
High Quality Protein Shakes
While Coach Tagen prioritizes whole foods, she suggests high-quality protein shakes as a beneficial addition, especially for those with busy lifestyles. Each shake should contain 30g of protein, preferably from grass-fed, collagen-based sources like grass-fed beef isolate protein. Whey protein is not recommended due to its potential to spike insulin levels and compromise metabolic health. Plant-based proteins are also not recommended because they are not complete proteins.
