Author: Andy Trautwein
Andy Trautwein is the Director of Research & Development and Quality at Bulletproof, where he leads coffee science, product innovation, quality systems, and ingredient evaluation across the company’s portfolio. Throughout his career, he has led the development and commercialization of food and beverage products, including functional foods and beverages, with expertise spanning specialty coffee, functional ingredients, sensory science, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Andy is an SCA-certified Q Grader and works closely with sourcing, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to ensure products are backed by sound science, rigorous quality standards, and evidence-based ingredient selection. His work focuses on translating scientific research into practical, consumer-focused innovations that deliver exceptional quality and meaningful health and wellness benefits.
A Bulletproof Look At Cauliflower
Let’s talk about cauliflower. This versatile vegetable’s nutrient profile and easy-to-cook nature make it a staple of the Bulletproof Diet. You can make cauliflower into a dozen different dishes, from cauliflower steaks to cauliflower rice to creamy cauliflower bacon mash (you’ll find all three of those recipes in Bulletproof: The...
Can Vegetarians Eat The Bulletproof Diet?
A major part of the Bulletproof Diet (if you’re new to it, welcome) is high-quality meat. Grass-fed meat and wild-caught seafood are supreme sources of fat, cholesterol, protein, vitamins, and minerals that are tough to find elsewhere. Meat is a simple way to get a lot of nutrition, fast. It’s...
Caffeine and Cortisol: Does Coffee Stress You Out?
More than 2 billion people enjoy a cup of coffee every morning, including 85% of the U.S. population [1,2]. I also want to answer a few common questions about coffee. This article will touch on caffeine tolerance and coffee-related cortisol release. Enjoy! Will you build a tolerance to caffeine...
Bulletproof Bullet Points: September’s Biohacking News
We’re wrapping up another stellar month here at Bulletproof. America’s northern neighbors can rejoice: we just launched Bulletproof’s Canadian online store! If you live in Canada it just got a whole lot easier (and faster!) to order Bulletproof products. Pretty great, eh? There’s a lot going on elsewhere in the...
4 Healthy Fats for High Heat Cooking
If you want to make a meal more satisfying, a surefire way is to add fat. Bulletproof fats are nutrient-dense, great for you, and – perhaps most importantly – tasty. That said, not all Bulletproof fats are suitable for all types of cooking. For example, Brain Octane and MCT Oil are...
Bulletproof Bullet Points: August’s Biohacking News
Can you believe September is right around the corner? Neither can we. It’s been a big month for us here at Bulletproof and we have a lot of gratitude to dish out. We launched our Bulletproof Coach Training Program to an unbelievable reception, selling out within 24 hours. It was...
Bulletproof Cooking Techniques: Make Your Food Do More For You
The primary goal of the Bulletproof Diet is to make you feel and look amazing all the time. You already know it’s important to feed your body high-quality foods, yet many people first going Bulletproof don’t realize this major step that differentiates it from other diets out there: It’s not...
Opposites DO Attract: Coffee Naps, The Bulletproof Power Nap, Explained
The first time I ever heard about coffee napping was way back when I launched the original design of the “caffeine: my drug of choice
Why Bad Coffee Makes You Weak
Good coffee may be magic. It can support brain function, memory, and energy levels. It can serve as a source of antioxidants and is associated with all sorts of positive health outcomes. However, the wrong coffee can sap your health and hurt your performance. When I started using espresso in...