FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Mushroom coffee edition

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Attention coffee lovers, mushroom coffee just might be shaking up your café routine! While there’s nothing wrong with a regular cup of joe, mushroom coffee offers a lower-caffeine alternative with an added nutritional boost. If you’ve seen the hype and are curious about the benefits, we’ve got you covered.

Why mushroom coffee?

• Lower Caffeine Content: Most mushroom coffees have less caffeine than traditional coffee, perfect for sipping multiple cups without the jitters.
• Nutrient & Adaptogenic Support: Mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, turkey tail, shiitake, lion’s mane, and king trumpet have been shown to support energy, stress management, digestion, immune health and more.
• Variety of Ingredients: Some blends combine mushrooms with coffee and extras like ashwagandha, l-theanine, MCT oil and/or collagen for a well-rounded wellness profile.
• No Need to Ditch Your Usual Cup: This is simply an alternative—or an add-on—for those who want to explore new functional beverages.

Potential Mushroom Benefits

• Cordyceps: Often used for energy and endurance.
• Reishi: Associated with stress relief and relaxation.
• Lion’s Mane: Linked to focus and cognitive function.
• Shiitake: Traditionally used for immune support.
• Turkey Tail: Often touted for healthy digestion & immune health.

Three Tried-and-True Mushroom Coffee Brands

RYZE Mushroom Coffee

Nutrition Facts (per 1 Tbsp): 15 calories, less than 1 gram carbohydrate, 0 protein

Caffeine: 0 mg

Ingredients include Organic Mushroom Blend (cordyceps, rishi, king trumpet, shiitake, turkey tail, lion’s mane), Organic Instant Arabica Coffee, Organic MCT Oil, Organic Coconut Milk

Why We Like It:

• Simple formula focusing on a diverse mushroom blend plus coffee and MCT.
• Great for those seeking a straightforward, functional mushroom-coffee combo.

Everyday DOSE | Coffee + Mushrooms, Collagen & Nootropics

Nutrition Facts (per 1 Tbsp): 25 calories, 1 gram carbohydrate, 4 grams protein (from collagen)

Caffeine: Approximately 45 mg

Ingredients include Bovine Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder, Coffee Bean Extract, L-theanine, Organic Chaga, Organic Lion’s Mane

Why We Like It:

• Collagen adds 4 gram of protein per serving, potentially supporting skin, hair, and joint health.
• L-theanine can help promote a calm focus.

CUPPA Healthy Coffee

Nutrition Facts (per 1 scoop): 15 calories, 2 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 1 gram protein

Caffeine: Approximately 70 mg

Ingredients include 100% Arabica Coffee, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), Organic KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root, Lion’s Mane Extract, Cordyceps Extract, L-theanine

Why We Like It:

• Includes ashwagandha (traditionally used for stress support) and L-theanine (for calm focus).
• Combines coffee with adaptogens and mushrooms for a holistic approach to energy and wellness.

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Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of the Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles and TV segments at mollykimball.com, and download the Eat Fit mobile app to stay in the know about Eat Fit partners, new dishes, festivals, and more. To schedule a nutrition consult with Molly’s Lifestyle Nutrition team, email nutrition@ochsner.org.

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