{"id":728,"date":"2026-09-06T07:12:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T07:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.dzwonkinatelefon.net\/is-the-protein-coffee-trend-actually-good-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T07:12:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T07:12:02","slug":"is-the-protein-coffee-trend-actually-good-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcare.hibisports.com\/?p=728","title":{"rendered":"Is the protein coffee trend actually good for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dalgona coffee was one of the food trends that took off during the COVID-19 lockdown, popularising a whipped version of the traditional Parsi pheteli (beaten) coffee. Around the same time, proffee \u2014 a combination of protein powder and coffee\u2014emerged as a home-made drink and has since become popular among gym-goers.<\/p>\n

How is it done?<\/h4>\n

For proffee, the coffee needs to be brewed ahead and cooled before being mixed with protein powder. Hot coffee can make the powder clumpy, resulting in a less-smooth drink. The two can be mixed with a stirrer or frother. Proffee drinkers say there is no fixed recipe; variations include milk and flavoured syrups.<\/p>\n

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For those who want it readymade and save themselves from the task of brewing and mix, there are brands in India that sell proffee. A quick online search on e-commerce sites list brands like TrueBasics, Horlicks, Sleepyowl, Earthful for proffee. Most of them claim to be sugar free and offers choice of flavours like hazelnut, vanilla, chocolate etc.<\/p>\n

The purpose<\/b><\/p>\n

You get caffeine and protein in one glass instead of having coffee first and breakfast later. Nutritionist Dr Lovneet Batra categorises proffee as a drink of convenience. \u201cIf you drink coffee and add your protein to it, many consider it an easy \u2018high-protein breakfast.\u2019 From a nutrition standpoint, I don\u2019t recommend it because it is an acidic combination. Even if one works out, caffeine comes as a pre-workout and protein as post-workout, so mixing them is just a matter of convenience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hyderabad-based independent fitness coach Bilon Aristotle agrees that proffee is convenient, but says the combination can serve a purpose. \u201cCaffeine and protein serve different, complementary jobs \u2014 one for alertness, one for satiety and muscle maintenance. Combining them into a single occasion is efficient rather than gimmicky. It\u2019s a legitimate way to front-load protein earlier in the day, particularly for people who otherwise skip breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n

But does it work during or after a workout? Businessman Ranjit Raja, who has trained consistently for over a decade and competes in bodybuilding shows, prefers to keep the two separate. He opts for either a banana or a plain protein shake after training. \u201cThat\u2019s how I started and I have been following the same routine. Since I compete in the under-65 category, I need to maintain lean muscle. Post-training, I prefer real food such as steamed sweet potato or eggs.\u201d Each to his own.<\/p>\n

Chennai-based fitness and nutrition coach Raj Ganpath breaks down the role of each ingredient. Protein, he says, is not something the body needs only after a workout but throughout the day. It is one of the three macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and fats, and the amount required varies according to individual needs and goals.<\/p>\n

Caffeine, meanwhile, works well as a pre-workout, he says, helping with alertness, mental sharpness and exercise performance. It can also help mobilise fat for energy.<\/p>\n

As for consuming protein before a workout, Raj says it can help limit muscle breakdown, particularly when training in a fasted state. \u201cYou want protein around your workout \u2014 some before training and some after is a good idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having explained the role of coffee and protein separately, Ganpath gives proffee a thumbs up, with one caveat: \u201cNot if you are working out late in the evening, as caffeine is also known to interfere with your sleep cycle.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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