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What is Glutathione? Healthy Aging, Immunity & Detox Support

Glutathione, also known as “GSH” or the “master antioxidant,” is an easy way to help stop the harmful chain of reactions caused by diet and stress. Are your daily stress levels at an all-time high? Here’s one powerful way to stay resilient: Get more antioxidants like glutathione in your life....

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Choosing the Best Protein Powder for Your Body: A Complete Guide

Shopping for protein powder is a challenging feat. There is no shortage of options, from whey to casein to soy to egg. All claim to deliver the powerful benefits of protein: keeping you satiated, growing and repairing cells and boosting metabolism. Each new protein tub may bring a new set...

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How to Improve Gut Health and Support Your Microbiome

For total wellness from the top down, start with your gut. Gut health can have an impact on everything from your skin to your metabolism to your mental wellbeing. But keeping your gut healthy is no small task-—there are tens of billions of microbes in your digestive tract that can...

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Keto Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Recipe provided by Bare Nutrition Health. There’s nothing better than treating yourself to your favorite coffee drink, whether you sip cold brew all year long or like to switch things up with a frozen (and caffeinated) treat. This Keto Iced Coffee Protein Shake delivers a jolt of sustained energy and...

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Maple-Roasted Nut Mix with Turmeric and Black Pepper

Recipe and content provided by Amanda Haas Nuts are loaded with beneficial health properties, and this mix does not disappoint. Six Brazil nuts contain 774% of the daily dose of selenium, which is critical for providing antioxidants for the body and fighting free radicals. Selenium and turmeric also support a...

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Dairy-Free Pesto with Collagen Peptides

Recipe and content provided by Amanda Haas Pesto is one of my absolute favorite condiments.  Whether it’s slathered over grilled chicken or shrimp, used as a dressing for salads, or served with crudités for dipping, this pesto packs a punch of nutritional benefits. Basil is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties, and...

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Can You Take Supplements While Fasting? Everything You Need to Know

Fasting means abstaining from food for a specific period. There are many ways to do it, the most common being intermittent fasting, where you alternate between eating and fasting windows. Extended fasting lasts 24 hours or more, like the 48-hour fast. Another popular method is time-restricted eating, where you consume...

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Bulletproof Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ah, the pumpkin spice latte—the harbinger of fall. For many, this is the drink that makes an entire season. But even as an occasional fall treat, there are a couple of issues with the traditional PSL. The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte can contain up to 64 grams of sugar (in...

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Paleo Frozen Coffee

Recipe provided by Rosie Tran, Kale in the Clouds. Photos provided by Jordan Pie. Growing up, I absolutely lived for iced blended coffees filled with sugary caramel sauce and chocolate syrup…but just thinking about it today gives me a stomachache. This Paleo Frozen Coffee is the perfect low-carb alternative: It’s packed...

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Unfairly Simple Vodka Cocktail

This easy cocktail recipe uses Brain Octane MCT oil. Think of it as a way to support clean, clear energy while you enjoy a drink. This cocktail tastes fruity with a touch of sweetness added to vodka with lime. This recipe specifically calls for potato vodka, which is grain-free and...

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6 Best Workout Supplements to Supercharge Your Training

Whether you’re just starting a new workout routine or have been hitting the gym for a while, you might be wondering whether workout supplements can make a difference. Many products on the market today make extensive claims. What are the best workout supplements to hit your goals, and which ones...

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6 Ways to Improve Sleep Using Food

Not only does the Bulletproof Diet help you feel more focused and energized, it also supports better sleep. That’s because eating more quality fats and nourishing your body gets people much closer to where they need to be in terms of sleep quality and quantity. Here are the top six...

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Could Your Sleep Chronotype Be the Key to Productivity Even if You’re Not a Morning Person?

The sleep chronotype theory proposes that, at least in terms of productivity, night and morning people are equals who simply operate on different schedules. “The early bird gets the worm.” “Early to bed and early to rise makes a [human] healthy, wealthy and wise.” Those colloquial proverbs tell us that...

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What Is NAD+?

When it comes to the supplements NAD+ doesn’t always get the praise it deserves. Amino acids, multivitamins and protein powders get all the attention, but if you’re looking to support healthy aging, listen up. So, what is NAD+? Short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD+ is a coenzyme: a compound that...

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Gluten-Free Bulletproof Espresso Donuts

The only thing better than a cup of coffee is coffee with a DONUT. We paired up with Shaun T, world-renowned fitness and transformation motivator and founder of the Insanity workout, to whip up a batch of gluten-free Bulletproof Espresso Donuts from the Bulletproof Cafe. These grain-free, dairy-free, wholesome treats...

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7 Tips for a Bulletproof Holiday Season

You’ll see lots of people talking about how stressful the holidays are. That’s true. But this season is also really special. After all, it’s the time of year when people are thinking about gratitude, loved ones and the experiences that make us happy — aka prime Bulletproof values. You shouldn’t have...