Author: Emma Rose

Intermittent fasting is skyrocketing in popularity as modern research uncovers its health and weight management benefits. Extending the time between meals can profoundly impact your brain and help your body work even better. One intermittent fasting style you may be hearing a lot about is an all-day fast with the...

Just because you’re gluten-free, keto or grain-free doesn’t mean pasta is off the table. Meet shirataki noodles, the zero-calorie, low-carb noodle that’s about to change your life. Popular in Japanese cuisine for centuries, they are exploding on the health food scene as a keto-friendly pasta alternative, and with good reason—they...

The gelatin of your childhood probably starred in jellies, marshmallows and gummy candies. Turns out, gelatin benefits your body beyond just your tastebuds: It’s a potent protein that supports healthy skin, bones and joints, plus strong nails and hair.† That’s because gelatin provides your body with the amino acids that...

Digestive enzymes break down food into the nutritional building blocks that your body needs. Digestive enzymes are naturally released to assist the digestive process. But in some instances, your body might not produce enough of a specific enzyme or enzymes. If you experience occasional digestive issues like bloating, indigestion or...

Have you ever wondered, “Does intermittent fasting help you lose weight?” The answer isn’t so black-and-white. Fasting means you aren’t eating for an extended period of time. Intermittent fasting is a simple eating pattern that makes the most of your body’s own fat-burning systems. Research shows that intermittent fasting is...

Everyone has fat. Body fat is necessary to cushion and support your organs, build cells and store energy, but too much can be dangerous for your well-being. While the conversation of weight usually targets visible fat, the topic goes deeper than that. There’s another hidden type of fat that can...

Heard of moringa? If not, you soon will. This strange-sounding leaf powder supplement is one of the latest superfoods to gain the limelight — and for good reason. Moringa boasts a powerhouse of free-radical-fighting, health promoting compounds that benefit your heart, head, skin, and more. Moringa, a nutrient-packed plant found...

Dairy is a hot topic in keto, paleo and Bulletproof diets. Truth is, dairy can contribute to food sensitivities and inflammation. The most Bulletproof dairy is grass-fed and finished, organic when possible, raw, and full-fat to maximize nutrient content and avoid anti-nutrients. Butter and ghee are lowest in milk proteins,...

Everyone poops. But the Squatty Potty promises to “give you the best poop of your life, guaranteed.” Plopping onto the scene with a successful Shark Tank debut and an unforgettable unicorn-themed commercial, this simple squat stool is breaking down taboos around our daily defecations, sparking odd dinner-time conversations, and helping...

Our moods are multi-faceted and changes to them can have many causes. Several mineral and vitamin deficiencies are associated with how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Supporting your brain with mood-boosting supplements may help relieve symptoms of the blues When you out of sorts or stressed,...

Sweet potatoes are a low-glycemic, nutrient-dense, Bulletproof-approved starch. These tubers are high in antioxidants and low in anti-nutrients like lectin. Compounds in sweet potatoes can improve blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage. Aside from the ongoing identity crisis between sweet potatoes and yams, the one big question around these...

Almond flour is the baking darling of the Paleo and keto worlds because of its low-carb, gluten-free nutrition profile Among its benefits: High-fat, high-fat almond flour won’t make your sugar levels spike and is very keto-friendly Almond flour adds extra richness and moisture to recipes, making them ideal for satisfying...

As more and more recent research confirms the importance of the gut microbiome, fermented foods have skyrocketed in popularity. Just five years ago, it would have been unheard of to find kombucha in a conventional grocery store, yet today it’s everywhere. Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir and sauerkraut contain the...

It’s the news you’ve been waiting for: everything’s better with butter, even your health. There’s a reason it’s in Bulletproof Coffee. Grass-fed butter and ghee are staples in the Bulletproof Diet, and packed with powerful nutrients and rich fats. But not all butter is created equal: just like grass-fed beef,...

If you’ve been following the Bulletproof Diet, or looking for a way to burn more fat on a healthy, whole food diet, you may have come across CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid. It’s one of the magic ingredients that make grass-fed butter and meat so incredible for boosting your physical...

Vegetables have fewer nutrients than ever and that could be because of increases in atmospheric CO2, according to an article by Politico. Along with the depletion of essential nutrients, crops’ sugar levels are rising, making our veggies the least nutrient-dense in history. Here’s how climate change could be affecting our...