Diet Tips

It doesn’t matter that you’re one tough cookie in the gym; if you’re not properly fueling your body, you’re squandering your own progress. Pre-workout meals get a lot of attention, but they’re not the only thing on the menu. Post-workout meals are just as, if not more, important. Eating a...

Vitamin D is an essential daily vitamin. It supports the immune system and helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate needed for strong teeth and bones. Vitamin D is naturally produced in the body when we are exposed to direct sunlight. This explains why it’s sometimes referred to as the...

Fat gets a bad rep, but it’s actually a beneficial macronutrient for the body. Dietary fats provide energy, protect vital organs and help the body absorb vitamins and nutrients. The only catch? Not all fats are equal. There are good fats and bad fats, so it’s important to choose the...

Stuck in a keto food rut? You’re not alone. Following a low-carb, high-fat diet does have its benefits—weight loss, blood sugar management and even prevention of some serious health conditions. But it can also leave you feeling bored from eating the same foods repeatedly, like meat and cheese or bacon...

Being careful about what you eat can be challenging, especially because of the time-consuming prep of keto foods. And even if you’ve done all the work, you might forget one thing: snacks! Make sure to factor in keto snacks into your meal planning to help you reach your nutrition goals....

You can’t get far in learning about nutrition without first talking about protein. Protein is one of three essential macronutrients aka macros (the other two are carbohydrates and fats). The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Getting enough high protein foods in your diet is essential for repairing and...

You’re already familiar with collagen, but did you know there are different types of collagen? Each collagen type is associated with a different health benefit. They also differ when it comes to prevalence and location in the body. Ahead, you’ll discover the best collagen supplement for your individual needs. Types...

And liquid collagen vs. powder: what’s the difference? This article gives you the full scoop on what collagen is and the differences between liquid and powder collagen. Have you been searching for the best way to enjoy the health-boosting benefits of collagen? You’ve likely come across two popular options: liquid...

The CICO diet (calories in vs. calories out) pushes the idea that to lose weight, you only need to eat fewer calories than you burn each day. This diet suggests that it doesn’t matter what you eat—you can still lose weight as long as you stay within your calorie goals....

The keto diet involves eating very small amounts of carbohydrates and higher amounts of fat to burn more body fat as fuel. While the standard version does not allow much variance in the ratio of macronutrients, the cyclical ketogenic diet is more flexible. How exactly does this strategy work? And...

The Complete Guide to Starting an Elimination Diet Do certain foods leave you feeling bloated, drained of energy or with brain fog? If so, the reason could be on your plate. An elimination diet can help spot hidden food sensitivities and intolerances by systematically removing and reintroducing foods. Around 20%...

The Bulletproof Diet can sometimes be confused with the Keto or Paleo diets. While there is overlap, the Bulletproof Diet is a more holistic way of supporting a healthy lifestyle. The diet considers food as fuel and challenges nutrition norms. The Bulletproof Diet also advocates personalizing your wellness approach to...

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...

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...

Intermittent fasting, also called IF, involves a cycle of fasting and then eating within a predetermined period of time. Humans naturally fast when we sleep and between meals and snacks. Intermittent fasting is based on research that supports extending those natural periods of fasting to promote certain health benefits. Keep...

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...