Reviewer: Emily Gonzalez, ND

Emily Gonzalez is a naturopathic doctor based out of Seattle, Washington. Originally from New Jersey, Gonzalez relocated to the West Coast to earn her undergraduate degree at Stanford University. She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Currently, she is the Scientific Affairs Manager at Bulletproof. Gonzalez hopes her combined knowledge of science and traditional medicine will help people feel their best. Outside of work, you can find her reading, bird watching, solving a New York Times crossword puzzle, sipping a Bulletproof Original Decaf coffee or infusing her favorite Bulletproof product, Dark Chocolate Complete Daily Energy.

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Do These 9 Yoga Poses for Stress Relief Any Time of Day

What do you do when you want to feel balanced and present? Add yoga to your self-care routine with these soothing poses, courtesy of London-based yoga teacher Marina Emms. According to Emms, “Yoga helps to maintain a constant focus, calm and relax your mind, release stress and sculpt the body.”...

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7 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Just Drinking More Water)

You know hydration is important. When it’s hot and you’re active, it can be hard to fill your water bottle fast enough to keep up with your hydration needs. Besides, drinking that much plain water gets boring — but sports drinks can be full of added sugar. What are other...

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How Bulletproof Employees Use Collagen Protein in a Day

Breaking news: Bulletproof employees love to use Bulletproof products. Collagen protein powder, aka collagen peptides, is a great example of one type of product with tons of different uses, whether you’re adding protein to a smoothie or turning your coffee into a mocha. We asked three Bulletproof employees how and...

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Grilling This Weekend? Here’s What to Know About Nitrates

You might have heard that nitrates in meat aren’t great. You don’t tend to think about this until grilling season starts and you head to the grocery store. That’s when the question tends to pop up in the back of your mind: What meats have nitrates? Why are they such...

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How to Grow a Keto Container Garden at Home

One of the most efficient ways to keep your kitchen full of keto-friendly veggies, fruits and herbs is to grow them yourself. If you lack the space or experience to farm a garden plot, you can still garden with less risk and more chance for success — just grow keto...

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Keto on the Go: How to Fuel Up With Bulletproof Coffee & Snacks—No Matter Where You Are 

Whether you’re simply making your daily commute to work or headed out on a long road trip, it’s important to prepare for keto on the go. Additionally, a tasty source of quality fats that is readily available is a critical factor in sustaining the ketogenic diet. Moreover, stocking up on versatile...

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How to Stay Focused When You’re Working from Home

If you had to rush into your work-from-home arrangement, you probably didn’t get to work out the kinks. And unless you live in a cave with WiFi, your home isn’t a distraction-free zone. Does your neighbor’s dog start an hour-long barking fit at 2:00 p.m. when the mail is delivered?...

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Ghee vs Butter: What’s the Difference, and Which is Best?

Grass-fed ghee vs butter — is one better than the other? Ghee is a form of clarified butter that’s been commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cooking for thousands of years. It was originally created to be shelf-stable and to not spoil in hot climates. Ghee delivers similar nutrients...

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How to Deal With Visceral Fat, and Why It’s So Bad for You

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...

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Cyclical Keto Meal Plan and Cookbook Sign Up

Keto cycling is keto made easy, and the free Cyclical Keto Meal Plan and Cookbook below has you covered. Also known as cyclical keto, keto cycling gives you more flexibility with your carbohydrate intake. One day a week, you eat slightly more carbs than normal. Here’s why it works: Full keto...

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The Best Macro Tracker Apps to Hit Your Wellness Goals

No matter what you hope to accomplish with your diet, your macronutrients (fat, carbohydrates and protein) come into play. Macro trackers can help you reach your health goals, whether you’re focused on weight management, trying to gain muscle or just want to better control your hunger. Manually calculating the macros...

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The Skinny on Fat Bombs: Everything You Want to Know, Plus Recipes

Cravings for sweets and carbs are powerful enough to knock even those with willpower of steel off the rails. Whether you’re on a keto diet or just want to cut back on sugar, those cravings can destroy all your progress — and give you a major energy crash. Well, there’s...

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The Ultimate Diet Guide: Pros and Cons of Popular Diets

A diet isn’t necessarily a way to lose weight. The word “diet” just refers to the way you habitually eat — but for decades, different styles of eating have come and gone (and, in some cases, come back again). What are they all saying, and which one is right for...

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What 20-30 Grams of Protein Looks Like for Breakfast

If you want to maintain good health, you need protein in your diet. That’s true whether or not you hit the gym: Protein gives you energy, supports cognitive function and provides building blocks for your tissues, cells and organs. But it can be tough to eat enough protein-rich foods, leaving...

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How to Use Bulletproof Collagen Protein Boosts

You might have heard that collagen is great for you. What if your daily dose of collagen protein tasted delicious and had extra benefits for targeted support? Bulletproof Collagen Protein Boosts hit all the marks. They’re available in three delicious flavors: Beauty Boost tastes like berry lemonade, Joint Boost tastes...

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How to Get Your Diet Back on Track

Okay, so you had big plans to eat a squeaky-clean diet and stay active over the holidays. But between the stress of travel, the allure of sweets and the spirit of celebration, you fell off the wagon. It happens. You’re human. The great thing about nutrition is that it’s a...