Is protein coffee good for you?

“There’s no problem with it from a nutritional perspective,” says Toral, “but I just don’t think that it’s necessarily the best thing. Food is so much more than fuel and nutrients; it’s also about taste and culture. Why would you want to spoil delicious coffee by adding protein powder?”

At the same time, studies have shown that getting a protein hit in the morning can help with blood sugar levels. Stylist’s resident sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan also regularly recommends high-protein breakfasts for improve energy balance, and we all know that getting enough protein is essential for recovering from training and building muscle.

Combine that with a boost of caffeine and the convenience of a protein shake and it’s a recipe for early-morning success, right?

“The question is, what kind of training are people doing in the morning that they would need extra protein for?,” asks Toral. “Most people would have carbs before to fuel said training, whether it’s resistance work or cardio. I know some people do it fasted, or just on coffee.”

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