Dave Asprey | Bulletproof https://www.bulletproof.com/author/daveasprey/ Reach the State of High Performance Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:37:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Is Chocolate Good For You? The Health Benefits of Chocolate https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/superfoods/is-chocolate-good-for-you-health-benefits/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:11:58 +0000 http://www.bulletproof.com/?p=4199 Theobroma cacao, the Latin name for chocolate, means “Food of the Gods” for a reason. It’s a heavenly way to lift your performance. There’s also some major health benefits of chocolate. We’re not talking about junk chocolate in candy bars and sweet desserts; dark chocolate has a long history as a healing plant, a mood […]

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Go Low-Carb to Burn More Calories and Manage Weight, According to Study https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/weight-loss/low-carb-obesity-study/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:44:47 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=27474 I used to weigh 300 pounds. I was obese, frustrated and depressed. I spent years trying every diet under the sun, but I just couldn’t lose the weight—until I changed the way I thought about nutrition. A study published in BMJ supports what I’ve been saying for years: When you eat fewer carbohydrates, your body kicks […]

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Bulletproof Guacamole with Brain Octane MCT Oil https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/eating-healthy/the-many-things-avocados-do-for-you-plus-a-recipe/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.bulletproofexec.com/?p=2790 If you’ve had a chance to check out the Bulletproof Diet, you’ve noticed I recommend avocados as a source of fat. It turns out there are other reasons why you should double down on the guacamole besides the part that it’s so much fun to eat… In this post, you will learn about the amazing […]

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The “Healthiest” Alcohols and How to Hack Your Hangover https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/bulletproof-diet/alcohol-without-the-hangover-bulletproof-partying-business-networking/ https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/bulletproof-diet/alcohol-without-the-hangover-bulletproof-partying-business-networking/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:49:23 +0000 http://www.bulletproofexec.com/?p=49 One of the most common questions about the Bulletproof Diet is whether alcohol is OK. I also hear, “What’s the healthiest alcohol?” and “How do I cure my hangover?” What we’re really asking is, “What should I drink when I am trying to stay healthy, but want to be social?” Let’s face it — even […]

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7-Day Easy Bulletproof Keto Meal Plan (with Recipes) https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/bulletproof-diet-recipes/a-simple-bulletproof-meal-plan-with-recipes/ https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/bulletproof-diet-recipes/a-simple-bulletproof-meal-plan-with-recipes/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:00:34 +0000 http://www.bulletproof.com/?p=9299 I get a lot of questions about what to eat day-to-day on the keto Bulletproof Diet. Doesn’t it basically come down to beef and bland veggies at every meal? Don’t you have to give up your love of food to build a stronger body and mind? Not in the slightest, actually. You can enjoy a […]

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MCT Oil vs. Coconut Oil: What’s the Difference? https://www.bulletproof.com/supplement-articles/dietary-supplements/what-is-mct-oil-vs-coconut-oil/ https://www.bulletproof.com/supplement-articles/dietary-supplements/what-is-mct-oil-vs-coconut-oil/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:50:20 +0000 http://www.bulletproof.com/?p=5490 If you’ve been drinking Bulletproof Coffee made with MCT oil, you’ve already felt the powerful effects these brain-boosting fats have on your energy and cognitive function.

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Reasons Grass Fed Beef is Better Than Conventional Beef https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/healthy-eating/grass-fed-beef/ Thu, 16 May 2019 18:31:02 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=33868 You may have noticed that the Bulletproof Diet emphasizes high-quality, grass-fed meats and grass-fed butter. Does it really matter what cows eat? Science says yes — it matters for your health, for the ecosystem where the animals are raised, and for the planet as a whole. Here are four major reasons grass-fed beef is better […]

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Study Shows Collagen Peptides are More Than Protein Building Blocks https://www.bulletproof.com/supplement-articles/macronutrients/collagen-protein-peptides/ Wed, 01 May 2019 15:43:23 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=33516 I realized how important collagen was when I was hiking in Tibet, and the long trek plus being overweight destroyed my knees. When we went out to eat that night, I knew I needed collagen or cartilage, so I ordered a big bowl of steamed pig’s ears. It tasted about as gross as you would […]

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Histone Acetylation: The Other Superpower of Ketosis https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/keto/histone-acetylation-ketosis-08-04-19/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=32798 When I first went into nutritional ketosis by restricting carbs, I felt like a new person. Actually, I felt like garbage for a few days, then I felt like a new person. There’s a good chance you’ve heard people rave about the benefits of ketosis — increased energy, effortless fat burning, reduced inflammation, and laser […]

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Losing Sleep Wrecks Your Gut. Here’s What You Can Do About It https://www.bulletproof.com/gut-health-articles/sleep-gut-health/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=31218 If you want to live longer, feel better, and perform better, it pays to understand how sleep impacts your body. That’s why improving your sleep quality is one of the laws in my new book, “Game Changers: What Leaders & Mavericks Do to Win at Life.” Here’s another reason to become a world-class sleeper: Losing […]

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30 Day Upgrade Sign-Up https://www.bulletproof.com/guides/30-day-upgrade-sign-up/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:29:18 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?page_id=31203 Ready To Feel Like A New You? Are you tired? Is your brain foggy? Do you feel like you’re not as sharp, energetic or resilient as you used to be? The Bulletproof 30 Day Upgrade is designed to help you feel like the best version of yourself. This guide will help you make that transformation. […]

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Thank You For Downloading the Sleep Roadmap! https://www.bulletproof.com/article/thank-you-sleep/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:00:49 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?page_id=28836 Welcome to the Bulletproof Newsletter. Download and enjoy this sleep guide to troubleshoot your sleeping problems and set yourself up for a high-performance life. Read the description and click the link to download. Check your email for new newsletters and find more ways to feel your best. Download your sleep roadmap via the link here: […]

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30 Day Upgrade Download https://www.bulletproof.com/article/30-day-upgrade-download/ Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:39:29 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?page_id=30871 Welcome! We’re excited and hope you are too. Click the link below to start your download. Download the Bulletproof 30 Day Upgrade Give us 30 days and we’ll give you lots of energy! An extensive plan to supercharge your brain and body in just a month, with advice, information, recipes and meal plans. But don’t […]

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Chlorogenic Acid: The Coffee Ingredient That May Save Eyesight https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/superfoods/coffee-chlorogenic-acid-benefits-eyesight/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:00:44 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=29921 If you want to do one simple thing to improve your performance, drink coffee. Coffee is packed with compounds that have biological effects on humans, and researchers keep discovering new reasons to drink the world’s favorite morning brew. In this article, I’m going to focus on one of the secret compounds in coffee: chlorogenic acid. […]

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Targeted Ketogenic Diet vs. Standard Keto: What’s the Difference? https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/keto/targeted-ketogenic-diet/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=29993 Eating a keto diet – getting roughly 75% of your calories from fat, 20% from protein, and less than 5% from carbs – is a powerful way to lose a few pounds, burn fat, and upgrade your brain. Without access to glucose from carbs, your body turns to fat as its main fuel source. While […]

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Bulletproof vs. Paleo vs. Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets: What’s The Difference? https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/keto/bulletproof-vs-paleo-vs-low-carb-ketogenic-diets/ https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/keto/bulletproof-vs-paleo-vs-low-carb-ketogenic-diets/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:31 +0000 http://www.bulletproof.com/?p=5582 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, I thought my inability to […]

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