Author: Bulletproof Staff

  If you’re ready to give up meat in return for a lower environmental impact, wait before you throw out that steak! A study reveals that being vegan might not be enough to minimize environmental impact of food. Major points of the study: Meat eaters had a larger footprint than...

Researchers in Canada found that coffee helps your body produce ketones, and as participants drank more coffee, ketones in the blood increased.  What the study says: Drinking coffee in the morning increased ketone biomarkers by 88-116% for up to four hours after drinking it. Coffee consumption broke down fats in the...

Herbalists have used peppermint for hundreds of years knowing it instantly soothes an upset stomach and takes the edge off of a headache. Now we have the science to prove it. The minty aroma comes from 1,8 cineole, a well-researched compound found in menthol-containing plants like mint and eucalyptus. Studies...

This keto chocolate mousse is packed with nutrients and healthy fats to give you clean energy and focus, rather than sapping your performance with sugar. You can easily make this for one person or double (or triple!) the recipe for a whole crowd. No one will ever guess you used...

Salt gets a bad rap. The American Heart Association (AHA) says to limit your daily intake of salt to a little over half a teaspoon. More than that (they claim) puts you at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. That’s not even enough to season a grass-fed steak,...

Some flavors are just meant to go together. Chocolate and strawberries, avocado and lime, bacon and more bacon – the list goes on. Add one more to that list: lemon and coconut. It all started as a happy accident, after throwing a Lemon Cookie Collagen Bar into a gym bag and...

Have you tried matcha? Matcha is a type of super-potent green tea that’s especially high in antioxidants and fat-soluble nootropic compounds. It also has a richer flavor than normal green tea…which makes it perfect for blending with coconut milk (or grass-fed butter and Brain Octane Oil). If you’re looking for...

Have you ever tried a low-calorie or sugar-free diet, only to be foiled by sugar cravings? See if this sounds familiar. You swear to stop eating all sugar (or chips, or fast food, or whatever). You stick to it for a few days, or maybe even a few weeks. But...

Sugar tastes sweet, but its effects on your body are anything but. Excessive and prolonged sugar intake may lead to weight gain, heart issues, mood imbalances and other health concerns. You can reduce sugar’s adverse effects on your health by using sugar substitutes and cutting back on added sugars in...

A lot of people ask whether or not Bulletproof Coffee is organic. The short answer is that it’s not certified, but it’s better than most organic coffees. There are a few reasons why Bulletproof doesn’t have an organic certification. Here they are. Reason #1: Quality The Upgraded Coffee Beans you...

Your mitochondria power every cell in your body. They turn the fats and sugars you eat into cellular energy that keeps your body running. If you make your mitochondria stronger, your whole body benefits from the increased energy. More efficient mitochondria make you live longer, too. On the other hand,...

The Bulletproof Diet doesn’t include a lot of grains. Why? Grains do not always contribute to healthy eating, and many have a high carb content. That said, not all grains are created equal. There is a vast difference in nutritional value between whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains offer...

It’s that time of year again. Fall is prime pumpkin season, and America’s favorite squash is at it again. Pumpkin-themed goods are available nearly everywhere. One problem: Most pumpkin-themed treats come with a ton of sugar. In fact, some of them don’t even contain real pumpkin. Real pumpkin is a...

If you haven’t tried pumpkin on a ketogenic diet, you’re missing out! Not only is pumpkin packed with vitamins and beneficial compounds for your eyes and brain, it also tastes delicious in sweet and savory recipes. These fluffy pumpkin pancakes make the most of this tasty vegetable without too many...

For nearly 40 years, soy was one of the biggest health foods in the world. Vegetarians lauded it as a complete protein. Doctors professed its cholesterol-lowering effects. Tofu and soy milk became household staples that you still see today. There’s a toxic side to soy, though. Not all of it...

Low-carb, high-fat diets have a number of known benefits for your body and mind. They keep you lean, support your hormones and brain, regulate your blood sugar, stop food cravings, keep you full for hours, and give you license to put bacon on everything. For the vast majority, a low-carb,...