Last updated on April 17th, 2016 at 06:20 pm
As you guys are more then likely aware by now….I start my morning with fat-filled coffee or tea and stay in a keto-fast for 18 (sometimes more) hours each day.
This started as Bulletproof Coffee, using exactly what Dave Asprey told me (Brain Octane Oil and Grass-Fed Unsalted Butter), and then I began testing out some new things. For example, I even tried Tim Ferriss’ morning tea, which is similar to Bulletproof Coffee, but still not hitting the nail on the head for me.
I knew that I was going to use the unsalted butter and coconut (MCT) oil everyday, but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. One thing that’s important to note here is that at this point, before trials with anything else, I already realized that regular unsalted, organic, or grass-fed butter (as long as it’s unsalted), would do the trick. The same went for my coconut oil, as long as it had a decent purity of MCT in it, like 93% or more, I was going to get what I needed.
Some Fuel Testing
And then it started…
I tried some simple variations I found on the internet that just changed the taste, like some cinnamon or vanilla (or both), and even some other additives – but I soon realized the taste didn’t need to change.
So I started searching for something else. I began thinking that I need something that will continue to boost my anabolic state. Just the fat-filled coffee/tea is allowing me to jump into ketosis quickly, but maybe I needed something more.
I actually found that the creatine is best taken when I’m not fasted, and I generally find the best results post workout. I normally don’t do a shake, but I can easily mix it in some water or decaf tea without realizing.
The BCAA’s also hit a roadblock because they were actually nullifying some of my bodies reactions to the fuel. I wasn’t looking fuller or heavier, but my fat and weight loss, which had been pretty consistent up until this point, was slowly coming to a halt.
My conclusion: the fasting benefits were more then likely being broken by the BCAA’s (and probably the creatine too – which had similar results).
Simplicity is King
I began explaining Bulletproof Coffee and Tim Ferriss Tea to people well before writing the SuperHuman Diet and I was having a hard time getting people to try it.
It was just “to much of a hassle”.
Explaining why the intermittent fasting would be amazing for them wasn’t the problem, it was trying to get them to go out and purchase the specific ingredients for each …. Oh, and getting them to use them each morning!
Then I started wondering – “What if I just tell them to make the basic version?”
This is what was continuously working for me, what made me feel great, look great, and was getting my day started every morning. It would allow them to slip in and out of ketosis, supercharge fat burning, and improve brain function and overall performance all at once!
So, I did.
To my surprise, I was able to get more and more people using my SuperHuman Fuel to start their day. Intermittent fasting became much easier for people (and so did my explanation!).
Of course, the credit all still goes to Dave Asprey for coming up with Bulletproof Coffee to begin with – but with my testing I’ve found that the most basic version of the coffee, the SuperHuman Fuel, turns out to be the most fulfilling and simple.
SuperHuman Fuel
Step One: Brew your favorite coffee or tea
Step Two: Add 2 Tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
Step Three: Add 2 Tablespoons of Coconut (MCT) Oil
Step Four: Become SuperHuman
Side bar: Is it weird that it was a lot easier finding DC characters drinking coffee then it was Marvel? Does Stan Lee have something against coffee?
Just kidding…kind of…
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Ok. Seriously loving the idea of this. Definitely needing something along these lines. I’ll add the ingredients to make next shopping list for sure. thanks!
Hey Mike! I’m glad you like this – it literally changed my life for the better – and also made my intermittent fasting feel like I had a cheat code! :p
Let me know when you get started and how you like it,
Chat soon,
-Mike
Hi, Diet for me was always a problem for me but I appreciate the help on this website mike, I’m looking to do the ant man workout mainly. But I have a lot of fat to lose so intermittant fasting with this superhuman fuel actually sounds very reasonable. After working out for a couple of months I now realise that diet is so much more important as I have barely lost any body fat so thanks Mike I will definately try these options. 🙂
Had this at a cafe once, didn’t like the taste. Can you just eat a spoonful of the oil and butter then drink the coffee or does it have to be mixed to get the proper affects?
Hey Tim,
Sorry for the late response. Yes, in theory that would work just fine. You’ve tried mixing it wit tea as well? Could even mix with water? I sometimes just do it as an espresso shot :P!
Hey Mike,
I was wondering if I follow a IIFYM style diet, I would need to calculate the fats from the superhuman fuel and their calories into my daily percentages?
Hey Thomas,
Yes, if you’re going to utilize the SuperHuman Fuel in order to intermittent fast you will still need to count it in your caloric intake.
As far as including it in a MACRO counting type diet it could be a bit harder, so make sure you’re utilizing a high fat, moderate protein, and low carb scale.
So is the fuel a throughout the day type thing or just in the morning?
Well technically when I utilize it, it helps me make it throughout my day.
That being said, I drink it when I wake up, and only use it throughout my fast. But, my fast doesn’t end until two :P.
Check out the intermittent fasting post and it’ll make more sense:
http://superherojacked.com/2016/11/08/guide-intermittent-fasting-keto-fasting-infographic/
Mike
Thanks, my fast ends at noon. From
7pm-noon.
Can this work for a woman as well?
Not only CAN it work, it DOES!
We have a bunch of women using it in The Superhero Academy.
Mike
Does a pre-workout have to be truly 0 calories like C4 Zero? Or is the C4 Ultimate OK with just 5 calories? Just don’t want to break my fast since I workout at 6am and my fast ends around 3pm
Can I use regular coconut oil instead of MCT powder?
I’ve tried MCT oil and coconut oil. I find that either one makes it extra oily so I have to reduce the butter content. I prefer the coconut oil due to the extra flavor.
To clarify 2 TABLE spoons of each?
You can start with one each and work your way up (to avoid having to run to the bathroom on your first few days of not being used to it), but yes; 2 TABLEspoons. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5e8d0009747164fd735a7ac929622f243784d0dc166998668d0717a71ca047e3.jpg
hahahaha….like the table. totally clarified. thanks Mike!
Hey there,
Everything I have read prior to this says that anything over 100 calories will break the fast. This fuel is definitely over that mark- can you explain why it still works with fasting?
TIA!
Hey sorry Benjamin,
The 5 calories shouldn’t be an issue.
This fuel is strictly for an intermittent KETO fast being that the calories in the fuel are purely from fat.
So are the tablespoons supposed to go in the pot or in my daily cup?
I use a blender. It just doesnt have the same effect if you stir it. I got one of those cheaper ninja blenders that comes with two cups for making individual smoothies/ drinks for about $50. Although, if you havent already found this out-taking that much MCT oil starting out is not recommended. Your stomach can’t handle it (probably). You will probably want to start out with 1 or 2 teaspoons if you buy Pure MCT oil. But coconut oil is fine and wont destroy you the first time you take that much. I like to add some vanilla and cinammon to mine to give it more flavor. and I only use 1 table spoon of butter and coconut oil with 6-8 oz of coffee. I guess if you work out hard it might be good to go with the higher dose of butter and oil.
Thanks for the response Josh!