Author: Bulletproof Staff
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High-Fat Coffee Recipes to Fuel Your Day
High-fat coffee is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your morning routine. These rich, creamy blends combine high-quality brewed coffee with nourishing fats like grass-fed ghee and MCT oil for a smooth, satisfying cup that does more than just wake you up. It might feel unconventional to add butter...

Quick & Craveable: No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
When your sweet tooth is calling, you can’t go wrong with a batch of these easy-to-make, no-bake cookies. In less than an hour, you can enjoy a better-for-you dessert recipe that only requires 10 minutes of prep time, six ingredients and zero baking skills. Step aside, haystacks—these chewy chocolate chip...

Better-For-You Desserts That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
The best part of a healthy meal? Dessert, of course! This extensive list proves that with a few simple ingredient swaps, you can satisfy just about every craving possible — all while living well. Craving something sweet and satisfying? These better-for-you desserts deliver all the rich flavors and comforting textures...

Insights from a Specialty Coffee Expert: Coffee Q Certification & Cupping Explained
Have you ever thought about how specialty coffee gets its name? Or how experts determine the quality of coffee beans? Coffee Q graders help to maintain the highest standards of quality that impacts every step of the coffee supply chain—from the farmers to the consumers. Thanks to the coffee Q...

The Ultimate Guide to Protein: Benefits, Sources and Daily Requirements
Protein is a vital nutrient crucial in building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes, and supporting overall health. Whether you aim to build muscle, lose weight, or maintain a balanced diet, getting enough protein is essential for your well-being. High-protein foods like eggs, chicken, and fish and supplements like whey protein...

Dietary Fats: Types, Benefits, and Their Importance in Your Diet
Fats are essential to your diet, but not all fats are the same. Understanding healthy and unhealthy dietary fats can help you make better food choices. The Bulletproof lifestyle emphasizes the importance of healthy fats for energy and brain function. Learn about saturated vs unsaturated fats and how to include...

5 Ways to Fuel Like a Professional Athlete: Olympic Hopeful Ashtin Mahler Shares Her Tips
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just curious about a pro’s secrets to success, read on to get the scoop from Olympic hopeful Ashtin Mahler. See how she stays strong, eats clean and what her favorite Bulletproof products are. Meet Ashtin Mahler Mahler is a true track and field star...

Counting Macros for Beginners: An Introduction to Macronutrients
You may have heard the term macronutrients or counting macros in wellness blogs and diet plans. But what are macros and how can they help you on your health journey? Counting macros is an approach to calculating how much fat, protein and carbs to eat in a day. Whereas calculating...

Do Gummy Vitamins Work?
Gummy vitamins make taking care of your health look like child’s play. They’re delicious, convenient and offer a variety of vitamins and minerals. Many adults find them sweet since they remind them of the Flintstone vitamins they looked forward to as kids. It’s estimated that adults make up 80 percent...

6 Best Supplements for Gut Health
Since no aspect of health operates in a vacuum, gut health impacts the other systems, functions and processes in your body. Everything you do to your body—including what you put in it—can also impact gut health. The best supplements for gut health support good gut bacteria, boost your immunity and...

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Print Recipe Loaded Cauliflower Casserole The savory side dish of your dreams.https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/loaded-cauliflower-casserole/ Prep10 minutes minutesCook20 minutes minutesTotal Time30 minutes minutesServings6 servingsIngredients1 large cauliflower head, broken into florets2 tbsp avocado oil4 strips thick-cut bacon (reserve bacon grease)1/2 cup coconut cream1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk2 tbsp bacon grease2 scoops Bulletproof Original Creamer1 scoop Bulletproof Unflavored Collagen Peptides1 tsp minced garlic1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 tsp smoked paprika1/4 cup chopped chivesInstructionsPreheat the oven to 450°F. Place the cauliflower...

What Color Is Your Pee? This Urine Chart Explains What It Means
Being Bulletproof is really about making simple changes to your routine and noticing whether those changes improve your performance. Of all the big health moves you can make, here is the change that may have the biggest potential for impact: drink more water. Water is key to every function in...

Complete Keto Food List: What to Eat on Keto
Keto (short for ketogenic) is a low-carb, high-fat and moderate-protein diet. Eating this way sends the body into a metabolic process called ketosis, which is when the body starts breaking down fat for fuel. Everyone from celebrities to regular keto devotees swears by the ketogenic diet for its health benefits....

How Much Collagen Per Day to Take
Collagen is one of your body’s unsung heroes. From contributing to healthy skin to supporting flexibility in your joints, collagen plays an important role in fueling your daily activities. The question is: if you are taking a collagen supplement, how much collagen per day is enough? Collagen supplements can help...

What are Macros, and Should You Count Them?
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...

The Kale Shake is Awesome—So Upgrade It
Kale and fruit breakfast shakes are all the rage now. But, there are ways to make this nutrient-dense drink even better for you. Kale has nutrients that make people feel healthier, manage their weight and get more done. It’s a big step up from sugar-filled cereal and muffins commonly known as...