Author: Andy Trautwein

Macros is shorthand for “macronutrients”, the three main categories of nutrients your body needs to survive. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats and protein. Balancing your intake of these macronutrients is essential for maintaining a healthy diet. Some diets focus on specific macronutrient ratios for targeted wellness or weight management...

Starch is a common carbohydrate in foods like potatoes, rice and bread, but not all starches are created equal. Regular starches are quickly broken down into glucose by the body, leading to a rapid rise in blood sugar levels.? Resistant starch behaves differently. Unlike regular starch, it resists digestion in...

Intuitive eating is a way to connect with your body—not control it. Instead of counting calories or tracking every bite, you focus on how food makes you feel. This approach helps support your energy, mood and long-term health. Strict diets can add stress. That stress can backfire and make healthy...

What are complete proteins? Most people immediately think of chicken breast, steak, protein shakes or even eggs. While these are all common protein sources, there are so many other ways to get this critical macronutrient. Still, one fact remains: Not all proteins are created equal. Most animal products contain all...

For many, holidays are a time for family, friends and, maybe most importantly, food. Almost every holiday in existence has a dish associated with it, and it’s almost always full of nostalgia and comfort. Now more than ever, you may want to fall into the comfort that holiday food brings,...

When you brew your morning coffee with Bulletproof beans, you can sip with the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting human rights, farmers’ livelihoods and sustainable agriculture. Our coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified, which means we’ve made a commitment to producing coffee in a way that supports its environmental and...

Disclaimer: This interview highlights a past partnership with one of our former coffee farmers. While we no longer source from this farm, our commitment to high-quality, sustainable coffee remains the same. We continually seek the best partnerships to bring you the highest-quality coffee. To support coffee education, we reconnected with...

Even though our signature Bulletproof Coffee recipe has been around for an entire decade, we continue to reach new consumers each day. This year, we launched a new formulation that makes preparing Bulletproof Coffee (traditionally a blend of coffee, grass-fed butter or ghee and MCT oil) easier than ever! Enter our most...

Social media isn’t just for sharing #selfies, TikTok dances and your latest keto cooking Reels. For a certain segment of fitness-minded folks, technology has made it possible to not only earn a living during the pandemic, but also help others achieve their health and wellness goals, sans gym. At Bulletproof,...

The ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has become incredibly popular due to its proposed health benefits. This includes weight loss and a lowered risk for heart disease and diabetes. There are two ways to approach the keto diet: dirty keto and clean keto. Dirty keto still...

Avocados are a mainstay of the Bulletproof Diet because they provide you with plenty of monounsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins B6, E, and C and potassium. And that’s just from the creamy fruit itself… But what about avocado seeds? Have we all been tossing a nutrient powerhouse into the compost this...

Green tea is well-known for being more than a comforting, caffeinated beverage. But what are the benefits of green tea that make it so remarkable? Should you start brewing matcha green tea in the mornings in place of coffee? And does green tea extract deliver the same benefits as hot...

Whether you’re on the keto diet or want to add more quality fats, MCT oil is one of the most versatile supplements. MCTs, or medium-chain triglycerides, are fatty acids naturally found in coconut oil. Your body turns MCTs into molecules called ketones, which help curb cravings and power your brain....

Channeling your inner barista and making a fresh pot of coffee at home can be a great money-saving technique, but it also raises the question of, “Which coffee beans are the best?” If you want to make good coffee at home, you have options. It all boils down to the...

Drinking a mug of perfectly brewed coffee is like hearing a symphony—the flavors, scents, temperature and mouthfeel work together in perfect harmony, with each playing a complementary role to the others. But bad coffee? That’s more like nails on a chalkboard. Even the most experienced coffee drinkers still run into issues...

Asian meatball recipe provided by Veronica Culver, The Enchanted Cook Sometimes you have a hankering for a particular thing, and lately, I’ve had Bành mi on my mind, the inspiration for this recipe. And while pork meatballs aren’t what you’d expect to find on a traditional banh mi, this just worked....