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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How to Follow the Bulletproof Diet Roadmap

Have you ever started a diet and felt like you had to be perfect? Or you beat yourself up when you eat even a bite of something that is “off limits” or on the “not allowed” list? A lot of people feel this way, which is why most diets don’t...

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How 20G of Net Carbs Measures Up with This Keto Carbohydrate Food Chart

You’ve started the high-fat, low-carb keto diet and you’re excited to see results (rapid weight loss and more energy? Yes, please!). You know you’re allowed roughly 20g of net carbs a day, give or take depending on your body. But what does that amount of carbs look like on your...

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How to Remove Coffee Stains (and Bulletproof Coffee Stains)

Whether you prefer your morning brew hot, iced, strong, or sweet, one universal truth unites all coffee drinkers: at some point, you’re going to spill it, and it will stain like no other. This is especially true if you’ve ever spilled a mug of Bulletproof coffee. Sure, all of those...

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Best Blenders for Bulletproof Coffee (and Other Hot Liquids)

What’s the key to getting your buttery Bulletproof Coffee creamy and frothy? A blender. Sure, you can whisk it by hand, but you’d need a lot of arm power to get the right consistency, and you may end up with an oily top layer. When you whiz up the ground...

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The Best Ways to Stay at a Healthy Weight, According to Science

If you’ve ever tried to manage your weight, then you know that the dieting advice out there can be overwhelming — and often conflicting. Do a 5-day juice fast! Eat only meat! Go ultra low-fat! The problem is, many diets aren’t backed by good science, and you’re left feeling hungry,...

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Move Over Probiotics. Synbiotics Are the Gut Supplement You Need

You’ve heard of probiotics — the gut-boosting microorganisms found in yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Probiotics are also another name for the beneficial bacteria found in your digestive tract. You may also know about prebiotics, a type of fiber in foods like asparagus and artichokes that feed those...

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Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Butter: Why It’s Good for You

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,...

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New Algorithm Tells You How Much Coffee to Drink for Peak Alertness

Drinking the right amount of coffee is a delicate dance — too little and you’re still sleepy; too much and you’re wired. It turns out, figuring out the best dosage may boil down to mathematics. Scientists working for the US Army say they’ve developed an algorithm that tells you how...

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Gained Weight on the Paleo Diet? Here’s What Went Wrong.

If you tried paleo, you started eating real, nourishing foods, and you felt better. But, it’s a common complaint that people don’t lose weight on the paleo diet, or worse, gain weight There are several reasons you might not lose weight on the paleo diet. Maybe your carbs are too...

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What to Know Before Going Vegan

Not many people know this, but I spent years experimenting with different ways of eating before creating the Bulletproof Diet. One of these was a raw vegan diet. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work for me. In fact, it was harmful and it took a long time for my body to...

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Study Shows Coffee in the Morning Increases Ketone Levels

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...

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How Much Salt You Should Actually Eat

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,...

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Power Up Your Mitochondria with KetoPrime

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,...

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The Difference Between Collagen Protein and Gelatin

A lot of people ask about the difference between collagen and gelatin. Both are great ways to support healthy skin, joints and bones, which we’ll explore below. First, here’s a quick primer on the differences between collagen and gelatin. Despite similar names and ingredients, they behave quite differently in food....

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A Bulletproof Look At Cauliflower

Let’s talk about cauliflower. This versatile vegetable’s nutrient profile and easy-to-cook nature make it a staple of the Bulletproof Diet. You can make cauliflower into a dozen different dishes, from cauliflower steaks to cauliflower rice to creamy cauliflower bacon mash (you’ll find all three of those recipes in Bulletproof: The...

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Can Vegetarians Eat The Bulletproof Diet?

A major part of the Bulletproof Diet (if you’re new to it, welcome) is high-quality meat. Grass-fed meat and wild-caught seafood are supreme sources of fat, cholesterol, protein, vitamins, and minerals that are tough to find elsewhere. Meat is a simple way to get a lot of nutrition, fast. It’s...