Coffee Done Right: Clean Beans, Better Energy with Dr. Charles Livingston

Coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up—it’s the most common source of antioxidants in the American diet and, when sourced and prepared right, it can be a daily health habit. In Episode 170 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with Dr. Charles Livingston, CEO and founder of Lifeboost Coffee, to unpack what makes coffee “clean,” why some beans bother your gut (and others don’t), and how farming, testing, and roasting practices impact mold/mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, acrylamide, and even PFAS.

You’ll also hear how to “upgrade” your cup—think low-acid single-origin beans, C8 MCT oil, collagen, and L-ergothioneine—to steady energy, smoother focus, and fewer crashes. Dr. Livingston shares his “Trust Pure” approach from farm-to-cup, why he delays coffee until mid-morning for better cortisol rhythm, and simple, tasty ways to make cold brew at home.

Share this episode with a coffee-loving friend who wants clean energy without the jitters.

Key Takeaways:

• The real health upsides of coffee and how to get them without the downsides
• What to know about mold/mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, acrylamide, and PFAS
• Why low-acid beans can be easier on the stomach
• Personalized coffee tolerance
• How/why to delay your first coffee until ~10 am for smoother energy and better cortisol alignment
• “Supercharging” your coffee: C8 MCT oil, collagen, and L-ergothioneine (a mitochondria-supporting antioxidant) for cleaner focus
• A simple, reliable cold brew method
• When coffee helps workouts—and when to skip the pre-workout hype

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Biographical Information on Dr. Charles Livingston

Dr. Charles Livingston is the CEO and founder of Lifeboost Coffee, celebrated for its organic, low-acid, and sustainably sourced coffee. With a strong commitment to health and environmentally friendly practices, Dr. Livingston has built a reputation for delivering exceptional healthy coffee that supports both people and the planet.

As a Chiropractic Physician with thousands of hours dedicated to nutritional research, Dr. Livingston believes that feeling your best starts with fueling your body with the best—and coffee should be no exception. This philosophy inspired his mission to create the cleanest, highest-quality coffee in the world, that’s not only good for you but also tastes incredible. From that passion, Lifeboost Coffee was born!

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