What is bullet coffee that Aap Jaisa Koi actress Fatima Sana Shaikh swears by? Is it healthy? Doctor weighs in

Fatima Sana Shaikh may light up the screen with her performances, but off-screen, she keeps things refreshingly real—especially when it comes to her wellness habits. In a recent chat with Pinkvilla, the Aap Jaisa Koi star opened up about her morning routine, revealing one surprising staple: bullet coffee. “It’s black coffee with ghee,” she explained. “You blend it and it becomes really frothy. I don’t know if I do it for health or taste… actually, it’s for taste, not health,” she laughed.

But how healthy is this trendy coffee blend, really? Gastroenterologist Dr. Pal Manickam weighed in on the fad in an Instagram video, where he broke down the basics. “Ghee coffee, also known as bullet-proof coffee, combines coffee with one to two tablespoons of ghee. The healthy fats from ghee and caffeine from coffee can offer sustained energy,” he said, explaining the name’s origin—making you feel “bulletproof” against hunger.

However, Dr. Manickam also cautioned that while the drink may boost energy, it’s not a complete meal. “Ghee is calorie-dense and significantly increases the calorie content of your coffee. It lacks the nutritional balance of a proper meal, so it shouldn’t replace one,” he added. His final word? “If you like ghee coffee, drink it in small quantities—and definitely avoid caffeine after 3 pm.”

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Internet reacts

One user shared that they prefer their ghee in sambar or with dosa, and would rather keep coffee the traditional way—either black or with milk. Another mentioned having ghee coffee or ghee milk every morning for the past three months and not feeling hungry until dinner. Someone else chimed in, saying that, based on their own experience, ghee coffee has been great for gut health.