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Does Bulletproof Coffee Break Your Fast? Understanding the Impact on Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern where you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. Some benefits of intermittent fasting include supporting memory, healthy weight management, longevity and improved insulin sensitivity. The Bulletproof Diet integrates intermittent fasting with its unique approach to food and nutrition. One key component is...

5 Health Goals That Aren’t Weight Loss
You are more than a number on a scale. Health isn’t just your weight: It’s how well you feel and how much energy you have. Wellness starts with simple, sustainable choices that become lifelong habits. If you want to feel strong, motivated and energized, consider one of these health goals....

Best Keto Supplements: The Ones You Want (and Some You Can Skip)
The ketogenic diet is a powerful tool to burn fat, optimize brain power and curb cravings. You get these health benefits because your body runs differently on keto. Because you’re burning fat instead of carbs for energy, you may have different nutritional needs. Keto supplements can help fill in the...

Ginger-Mint Green Tea Cooler
Refreshingly minty and pleasantly sweet, this Ginger-Mint Green Tea Cooler tastes complex, but comes together in no time. Use your favorite alternative sweetener here to keep it sugar-free. We like low-glycemic sugar substitutes. Stevia, xylitol or monk fruit sweetener are great choices. Check out this list of alternative sweeteners to...

Sugar-Free Keto Lemonade Three Ways
Is anything quite as sweet as a cup of cold lemonade on a hot day? This Keto Lemonade recipe is even sweeter because it’s made no added sugar. Taste and adjust as you go until you get just the right tart-to-sweet ratio. This lemonade is great on its own, but...

Best High-Fiber Foods for Gut Health
Fiber plays a key role in your health, but what exactly is it? You’ve probably heard that high-fiber foods support digestion, weight management and overall wellness. But fiber is more than just a reason to eat whole grains or cereals that taste like cardboard. It helps keep you regular, supports...

How to Reset Your Sleep Schedule When Your Routine Goes Out the Window
For many people, their sleep schedule depends on their daily routine. Enter: the need to reset your sleep schedule. To get quality sleep, you need to follow a regular cadence. If you’re wondering how to reset your sleep schedule for your body’s best sleep, read on. Your body wants a...

11 Relaxing Staycation Ideas for a Much-Needed Break
Summer travel may look different right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your time at home. Now’s the time to turn “staying in” into a self-care staycation that helps you feel recharged, relaxed and centered — because you deserve some R&R. Here are some of...

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?...

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...

How Acetyl-L-Carnitine Burns Fat and Powers the Brain
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a powerful addition to your supplement toolbox. This valuable little molecule has been a staple in the bodybuilding and brain-hacking communities for years now, thanks to its ability to help you lose weight and power up your brain. Read on to learn more about the benefits of...

Why Self-Care Should Be Part of Your Wellness Routine
Contrary to what you’ll see in your Instagram feed, self-care isn’t always about lavish trips to the spa or digging into a pint of ice cream. It’s about behaviors and actions that allow you to pause and free up mental space. You might not associate self-care with your diet, but...

What Is the Pegan Diet? What Happens When Paleo Meets Vegan
The pegan might have been named for the paleo and vegan diets, but it doesn’t require you to eat like a caveman and banish animal products. The diet is a set of eating habits that Dr. Mark Hyman believes reflect what our bodies need to maintain optimal health. The majority...

Bulletproof Takeout: How to Make Cassava Egg Rolls
Egg rolls taste delicious. But the crispy outside layer of the average egg roll, wheat flour cooked in peanut or canola oil, can rob you of your energy and leave you craving more kryptonite foods. Not very Bulletproof. Luckily, we have cool friends. Nick Kowalski of Nicksfit.com formulated and tested this amazing...