Tag: Nutrition

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....

Digestive enzymes break down food into the nutritional building blocks that your body needs. Digestive enzymes are naturally released to assist the digestive process. But in some instances, your body might not produce enough of a specific enzyme or enzymes. If you experience occasional digestive issues like bloating, indigestion or...

Glutathione, also known as “GSH” or the “master antioxidant,” is an easy way to help stop the harmful chain of reactions caused by diet and stress. Are your daily stress levels at an all-time high? Here’s one powerful way to stay resilient: Get more antioxidants like glutathione in your life....

The time has come. As we welcome the new year, we can finally leave 2020 in the dust—where it belongs! If quarantine wreaked havoc on your healthy eating habits, you’re probably asking one popular new year question all over again: Do diets work? When it comes to changing diets, the...

Shopping for protein powder is a challenging feat. There is no shortage of options, from whey to casein to soy to egg. All claim to deliver the powerful benefits of protein: keeping you satiated, growing and repairing cells and boosting metabolism. Each new protein tub may bring a new set...

Among the endless list of popular diets, the unsung hero is undoubtedly the low-carb diet. Unlike stricter regimens, opting for low-carb offers flexibility when it comes to your food choices. Dieting is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and the low-carb diet plan allows for more customization. Not ready for keto? Not...

If you’re new to the ketogenic diet, you might ask, “What are net carbs? Why should I care?” On a lower-carb diet, net carbs vs. total carbs are a big deal. Every gram of carbohydrate you eat counts. It’s essential to know how to calculate net carbs so you don’t...

You’ll see lots of people talking about how stressful the holidays are. That’s true. But this season is also really special. After all, it’s the time of year when people are thinking about gratitude, loved ones and the experiences that make us happy — aka prime Bulletproof values. You shouldn’t have...

Heard of moringa? If not, you soon will. This strange-sounding leaf powder supplement is one of the latest superfoods to gain the limelight — and for good reason. Moringa boasts a powerhouse of free-radical-fighting, health promoting compounds that benefit your heart, head, skin, and more. Moringa, a nutrient-packed plant found...

Oat milk has become a top contender for the best non-dairy milk, evolving from a trendy coffee shop favorite to a beloved household staple. With a creamy texture that rivals whole milk, it’s no wonder the oat milk latte has taken the nation by storm. This plant-based powerhouse isn’t just...

Your gut bacteria affect your entire body, including your sleep quality, mood, and appetite. If all is going well, these organisms live in perfect harmony with you, their host. However, your gut microbiome is influenced by everything from your diet to your stress levels. If things go south, you can...

Choosing the right diet makes all the difference in how you feel every day. I was in my 20s when I started suffering from severe fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. I was 300 pounds, sick constantly, and almost had to drop out of grad school because I couldn’t concentrate. Back then,...

Plenty of spices are great for you. They’re packed with antioxidants and they make food taste better. Now that we’re heading into the holidays, here’s an important PSA: There’s a reason most recipes only tell you to use a pinch of nutmeg. Too much can actually be toxic. The problem...

New habits, like diets, are easier to adopt when you’re in the comfort of your own home. When you’re around other people, things can get difficult — especially if their eating style doesn’t mesh with your new one. It’s nearly impossible to cram everything you’ve been learning into a short...

Sweet potatoes are a low-glycemic, nutrient-dense, Bulletproof-approved starch. These tubers are high in antioxidants and low in anti-nutrients like lectin. Compounds in sweet potatoes can improve blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage. Aside from the ongoing identity crisis between sweet potatoes and yams, the one big question around these...

As more and more recent research confirms the importance of the gut microbiome, fermented foods have skyrocketed in popularity. Just five years ago, it would have been unheard of to find kombucha in a conventional grocery store, yet today it’s everywhere. Fermented foods like kimchi, kefir and sauerkraut contain the...