THE BENEFITS OF SHROOMING TO START YOUR DAY

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Although it would provide much interest to start a workday, I am not advocating that you incorporate psychedelics into your daily routine.  What I am a proponent of though, is mushroom coffee.  The evolution of my morning ritual went from drinking Starbucks, to shots of Nespresso, to enjoying using a French Press, and two years ago, making the switch to mushroom coffee, which ultimately has netted me the most noticeable health benefits. 

Mushroom coffee is trending right now, with advertisements from sellers all over social media.   Contrary to common negative perceptions about pairing mushroom and coffee together, the FLAVOR is on point with several of the currently offered brands.  In addition, the health benefits from changing your daily coffee regimen are notable and include:

– BOOSTS IMMUNITY

– 50% LESS CAFFEINE

– PRODUCES HEALTHY GUT BACTERIA

– MOOD ENHANCING

– ANTI INFLAMMATORY

I have come across five predominant types of mushrooms that are most offered due to their healing properties:

1. CHAGA – an immune system booster with antioxidant properties that help support immune function. 

Best for: Traveling 

My Favorite Brand: Four Sigmatic Think

2. LIONS MANE – Excellent for brain health sharpens your focus and creativity without an ensuing crash.

Best For: Preparedness for any activity that you want optimal mental acuteness

My Favorite Brand: Four Sigmatic Think

3. RED REISHI(Ganoderma) – “The Miraculous King of Herbs” – Strengthens your immune system, helps your body to adapt to stress, brings your body to a balanced state after illness, improves memory, is an antioxidant.

Best For: Daily consumption due to the long list of benefits

My Favorite Brand: Organo Gold

4. CORDYCEPS – Helps endurance and stamina

Best For: Pre-Workout

My Favorite Brand: Four Sigmatic Defend

5. TURKEY TAIL – Packed with immune boosting antioxidants and keeps a healthy balance of gut bacteria.

Best For: Strengthening your immune system

My Favorite Brand: Four Sigmatic Defend

I feel better, think sharper, am less jittery, have more sustained energy without crashes, and I have my body most prepared to stave off potential viruses because of making this change to something that I consume daily.  It is NOT an easy ask for someone to switch up a daily routine that is so engraved for so many of us.  I was resistant when it was first introduced to me, but once I tried it, and was able to appreciate the flavorful characteristics of mushroom coffee, with awareness of the many listed benefits, there is no turning back.

In Optimal Health,

Brad Beracha