Reviewer: Theresa Greenwell

Theresa Greenwell is the Scientific Affairs Manager at BulletProof 360. She received her degree in Dietetics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has over 16 years of experience in supplement and nutritional product formulating, regulatory affairs, scientific research, and marketing. Having grown up as an overweight child, she strives to make products that will help others reach their weight and health goals in a way that is maintainable, not just temporary.

Theresa is passionate about animal welfare, history, health and hanging out with friends and family. She enjoys archery, target shooting, singing, dancing, hiking, roller skating and amusement parks.

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A Low-Carb Diet Helps Shed Body Fat, Even if the Scale Doesn’t Change

A study published in American Heart Association journal, Circulation, has found that a low-carb diet was better than a low-fat diet at reducing people’s body fat—even if the weight they lost was minimal. The study used MRI imaging technology to observe changes in organ fat distribution, and concluded that a Mediterranean,...

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Currant Meyer Lemon Scones

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi This Paleo-friendly, egg-free recipe is a new take on a timeless combo — tart and sweet (though definitively not kryptonite like Sweet Tarts). Pungent currants pair perfectly with the naturally sweet Meyer lemon in these scones. OK, sounds delightful, though what about nutritional value?...

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Bring on the beef with this perfect-for-winter pot roast recipe. With 26 grams of protein per serving, grass-fed beef is one of the best sources of protein on the Bulletproof Diet. To make sure you’re getting 100% grass-fed meat, request grass-fed and grass-finished when you purchase. Animals are often grain-fed...

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Paleo Pumpkin Scones Recipe

Recipe provided by Chef Vanessa Musi If you’re looking for a goodie to gobble in the morning without the sugar crash, go for this delectable pumpkin scones recipe. As long as they’re made with fresh pumpkin rather than canned—which is likely contaminated with BPA as well as other harmful ingredients—you’re...

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts Recipe

Especially in the cooler months, you crave the occasional sweet and comforting dessert. These Bulletproof-approved gluten-free doughnuts hit the spot without messing with your mojo. Here’s why: These gluten-free doughnuts gets much of their flavor from cinnamon, a spice that helps keep blood sugar levels in check. How? Cinnamon extracts...

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Roasted Butternut Squash

It’s fall–get ready for gourds! Winter squash – summer squash’s more colorful cousins – are packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants, which are great for your mitochondrial and overall health. They’re also filled with fiber and low in carbs, making them an excellent alternative to high-starch vegetables like potatoes or yucca....

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Bulletproof Turmeric Latte

Bulletproof Coffee is perfect for powering your day. The caffeine and high-quality fats from grass-fed butter and Brain Octane Oil turn your brain on for hours and smash cravings, so you’re not distracted by hunger and brain fog. This is great news for your productivity, not so much for your sleep....

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Keto Green Lemon Smoothie

Are smoothies Bulletproof? The problem with most traditional smoothie recipes is the sugar content. Fruits are considered more of a treat or a dessert on the Bulletproof Diet and should be limited. Smoothies packed with fruit or kryptonite ingredients like peanut butter or soy milk may give you brain fog and...

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Keto Chocolate Avocado Mousse

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...

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6 Easy Biohacks to Improve Your Eyesight

“Your vision worsens as you age.” That’s one of those things you’re taught to expect as you grow older, like declining testosterone or an aching back. But, it’s fun to break the rules. Aging doesn’t mean resigning yourself to a malfunctioning body. You can keep your testosterone high, stay lean...

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How To Stop Sugar Cravings For Good

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...

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Your Ultimate Guide to Sugar Substitutes

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...

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The Complete Bulletproof Guide to Gluten and Grains

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...

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Eat More Pumpkin to Support Eye and Brain Health

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...

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How to Find Your Ideal Carb Intake

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,...

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5 Easy Biohacks for Beauty, Detox, and Better Sleep

Improve your sleep, your energy, your digestion, your mood and your brain function with these five easy biohacks. 1. Sleep and see better with F.lux F.lux is a free plugin for your computer, iPad and iPhone that removes melatonin-suppressing blue light from your screen. You need melatonin for deep sleep,...