Tag: Sugar Free

Sugar Alternatives: Reduce Sugar Intake Without Sacrificing Flavor
Added sugars hide in so many foods you wouldn’t expect. If you check the nutrition labels on food products, you may find a surprising amount of sugar in peanut butter, salad dressings, bread, cereals and even spaghetti sauce. Sugar is everywhere and excessive intake has been linked to obesity, diabetes,...

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...

How to Meal Prep: A Beginner’s Guide for Perfect Make-Ahead Meals
Meal prep is a convenient approach you can use to make delicious, homemade food you’ll want to eat every day—without the wait. And while the end results may look impressive, meal prep doesn’t require complicated planning or tools. All you really need is time and basic kitchen skills. This beginner’s...

What Color Is Your Pee? This Urine Chart Explains What It Means
Being Bulletproof is really about making simple changes to your routine and noticing whether those changes improve your performance. Of all the big health moves you can make, here is the change that may have the biggest potential for impact: drink more water. Water is key to every function in...

Complete Guide to Sugar Detox: Benefits, Tips, and How to Get Started
When you hear the word “detox,” your mind may churn up images of fad diets that leave you feeling more miserable than radiant. Most of the time, detoxes aren’t the healthiest route for your body. But there is one exception: a sugar detox. A sugar detox eliminates sugar intake for...

The Bulletproof Guide to Supplements
Take a stroll down the supplements aisle and you’ll see everything from colorful multivitamins to superfood powders. You want to take care of your health. But with so many options, how are you supposed to find what you need? We’ll break down the facts about supplements, including different types and...

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...

Keto Candied Pecans
Once the temperature starts to drop and the leaves begin to change colors, there’s no doubt that summer has come to an end. Say hello to fall by creating a low-carb snack that features a familiar ingredient found in many holiday season recipes: pecans. Besides being a great source of...

Dirty Keto vs. Clean Keto: Everything You Need to Know
The ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has become incredibly popular due to its proposed health benefits. This includes weight loss and a lowered risk for heart disease and diabetes. There are two ways to approach the keto diet: dirty keto and clean keto. Dirty keto still...

Inside Bulletproof: Gummy Vs. Pill Vitamins—5 Things You Should Know
In the contest of gummy vs. pill vitamins, who do you choose? These days, chewable adult gummy vitamins are all the rage. We’ve graduated from the chalky cartoon vitamins of times past (sorry, Flintstones!), and have evolved into more enjoyable options, including Bulletproof Gummy Vitamins, a new line of targeted, ...

6 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid and What to Eat Instead
What are inflammatory foods? We all know that some foods aren’t great for you. Unfortunately, the list of inflammatory foods to avoid includes delicious favorites like fried chicken and pizza. One of the reasons to avoid eating these foods all the time is that they promote inflammation, which can be...

Baking With Sugar Substitutes 101: Everything You Should Know
Baking with sugar substitutes isn’t as simple as using equal amounts in place of regular sugar. In fact, the standard sweetener-to-sugar ratio can sometimes lead to the crystallization of your baked goods. So, when making substitutions, you must account for texture and volume, which can also throw off cooking time....

Bulletproof Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ah, the pumpkin spice latte—the harbinger of fall. For many, this is the drink that makes an entire season. But even as an occasional fall treat, there are a couple of issues with the traditional PSL. The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte can contain up to 64 grams of sugar (in...

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
There’s something special about refreshing cold brew, and it isn’t just the caffeine. It’s the clink of ice in a glass, the steady pour, that first crisp sip of chilled coffee. When you compare iced coffee vs. cold brew, they’re totally different experiences. Keep reading to find out what makes...

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...