Reviewer: Theresa Greenwell

Support 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,...

Controlling your biology doesn’t have to be complicated or scientific. Sometimes it’s just about finding new ways to eat something delicious that will give you lasting energy and leave you feeling great. Dark chocolate (85% cocoa minimum) is a powerhouse of nutrients that may support your athletic performance, help you...

Capsaicin is the molecule that gives jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, and other spicy peppers their heat. It’s also a culinary oddity – capsaicin is one of the few cooking ingredients that goes beyond the five tastes humans experience (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory). Capsaicin is an irritant, not a flavor –...

If you want to make a meal more satisfying, a surefire way is to add fat. Bulletproof fats are nutrient-dense, great for you, and – perhaps most importantly – tasty. That said, not all Bulletproof fats are suitable for all types of cooking. For example, Brain Octane and MCT Oil are...

The Bulletproof Diet Roadmap (check it out for free here) provides a simple spectrum: The “Bulletproof foods” in green are most likely to help you thrive, the “Kryptonite foods” in red are have more toxins than nutrients and are likely to make you weak and sick, and the “Suspect foods”...

The type of fat you eat is key to your performance — that’s why the Bulletproof Diet suggests eating 50-70% of your calories from fat every day. With that in mind, here’s a quick primer on different types of fat, with a particular focus on Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and...

White rice is a great source of clean carbohydrates. Coconut oil is a quality fat on the Bulletproof Diet. But what about the two together? Research suggests that when you combine coconut oil and white rice, you can get the nutrients from both — while lowering your glycemic response. Cyclical ketosis,...

The primary goal of the Bulletproof Diet is to make you feel and look amazing all the time. You already know it’s important to feed your body high-quality foods, yet many people first going Bulletproof don’t realize this major step that differentiates it from other diets out there: It’s not...

The first time I ever heard about coffee napping was way back when I launched the original design of the “caffeine: my drug of choice” t-shirt you may now recognize.  We sold it online in the earliest days of the internet. My colleagues and I used to talk about coffee...

In the world of Omega-3 fatty acids, the comparison between krill oil vs fish oil is a compelling exploration. These essential fats can play a pivotal role in supporting overall well-being. When you think of omega-3 fatty acids (aka omega-3s), there’s a good chance fish comes to mind. And you’re...

Enjoying yourself around the holidays means eating (and sharing!) delicious food. If you follow a keto or gluten-free diet, you might wonder what’s on the menu this Thanksgiving. Good news: It’s easy to enjoy flavorful, satisfying meals that fit your health goals. Here are a few delectable dishes to whip...

Clever but ill-informed marketers will name almost any unusual food a “superfood.” Did you know goji berries are in the nightshade family like tomatoes? The truth of the matter is that real superfoods have science behind them, and when you eat them, you can feel a difference quickly. In particular,...

We’ve all been there. It’s been a long, stressful, yet productive day, and you’ve worked yourself to the limit. For the last few hours of work, all you wanted was to go to bed, but you got the job done. Now, you’re finally home, you’ve eaten a great Bulletproof dinner,...

Do you know what type of bird you are? Most people don’t. They work the typical 9 to 5 without considering when they are most productive. As biohackers, that is not okay. We want to work smart and play hard with maximum results. A biohacker’s goal is to pinpoint times when...

Not all Bulletproof readers have kids – but those who do frequently ask, “What the heck should I feed my kids?” It’s hard to get kids to eat healthy food when they’re used to chocolate frosted sugar bombs for breakfast. Fortunately, it’s much easier to get kids to eat a...

Good coffee may be magic. It can support brain function, memory, and energy levels. It can serve as a source of antioxidants and is associated with all sorts of positive health outcomes. However, the wrong coffee can sap your health and hurt your performance. When I started using espresso in...