Fasting - Bulletproof Reach the State of High Performance Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:59:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 What is the Cyclical Ketogenic Diet (CKD)? https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/keto/cyclical-keto-diet/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:43:07 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=21917 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 what foods can you eat […]

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]]> The Complete Intermittent Fasting Guide for Beginners https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/intermittent-fasting-guide/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=18185 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 reading to learn how intermittent […]

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]]> Everything You Need to Know About Autophagy https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/autophagy-fasting/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:00:28 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=14570 Spoiler alert: Juice cleanses and detox teas don’t hold a candle to your body’s ability to detox. One of the ways it does this is through a natural process called autophagy, which is how your body cleans up cellular junk and helps keep your systems humming. Early research suggests you can actually increase autophagy, which […]

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]]> Break Your Fast With Quality Fats: Fuel Up With These 20 Recipes https://www.bulletproof.com/recipes/break-your-fast-with-quality-fats/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:53 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=900070390 From intermittent fasters to OMAD followers, we all eventually need to break our fasts to fuel up. But once it’s time to dig in, what should you prepare? Although it may be tempting to down a bowl of pasta or reach for something sweet and sugary, that’s not the way to go. Instead, your first […]

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]]> Types of Fasting Diets and How to Choose the Right One https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/fasting-diet-types/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:19 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=31344 Fasting isn’t just a scientifically proven way to manage your weight. Different types of fasting diets also help your body remove cellular waste and even improve your mood. From lowering your risk for disease to improving memory, you can enjoy loads of fasting benefits just by changing when you eat. Fasting can fit into any […]

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]]> Longer Fasting on Keto for Self-Growth https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/longer-fasting-on-keto/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:15 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=61924 Intermittent fasting may have exploded in popularity in recent years thanks to the health and fitness community, but the practice of fasting has actually been around for much, much longer. But while it has long been part of various religions, research has shown that fasting brings several health benefits. As such, you’ll find more and […]

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]]> How to Boost Your Intermittent Fasting Results https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/boost-intermittent-fasting-results/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:28:39 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=25991 You’ve started intermittent fasting and you’ve maybe dropped a bit of weight, and your brain feels a little sharper. But you want to ramp up your intermittent fasting results. The good news? There are hacks to do that. Read on to discover some effective ways to get the most out of intermittent fasting. And if […]

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]]> The Incredible Benefits of Intermittent Fasting https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/intermittent-fasting-benefits/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:03:58 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=25982 If you’re new to intermittent fasting, you’re probably wondering what all the hype is about. What exactly can it do for you? The answer — a lot. Intermittent fasting benefits your body and your brain in all kinds of ways. Some are pretty obvious, like weight loss, while others might be more surprising. Read on […]

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]]> Bulletproof Diet For Women: The Top 5 Food Hacks to Kick Even More Butt https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/bulletproof-diet/bulletproof-diet-for-women/ https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/bulletproof-diet/bulletproof-diet-for-women/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:00:45 +0000 http://www.bulletproof.com/?p=4252 This post is one of a series of new science posts focusing on topics from The Bulletproof Diet, available now online and in stores. It’s good to be back to writing more focused content on the blog now that the book is done. Enjoy!   The Bulletproof Diet is for people who want to be strong, […]

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]]> https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/bulletproof-diet/bulletproof-diet-for-women/feed/ 60 Intermittent Fasting for Women: What You Need to Know https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/a-bad-combination-for-women-intermittent-fasting-and-paleo/ https://www.bulletproof.com/diet-articles/intermittent-fasting/a-bad-combination-for-women-intermittent-fasting-and-paleo/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:00:30 +0000 http://www.bulletproofexec.com/?p=1132 It’s a common belief that intermittent fasting causes problems for women, and that can be true if you’re using traditional methods. The Bulletproof Diet incorporates intermittent fasting and has helped the women in my life feel good, look amazing, and be fierce. More than a few women have found the Bulletproof Diet after running into […]

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