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Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life
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Bulletproof Diet by Dave Asprey is a nutritional guide that focuses on high-quality food choices and bulletproof coffee. It promises to improve cognitive function, energy, and overall health by optimizing food intake.
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Most coffee contains mold toxins, which are harmful to your health.
A lot of people enjoy a cup of coffee before they run off to work in the morning, but they probably aren’t aware that coffee contains antinutrients: compounds that prevent your body from absorbing nutrients. They’re found in seeds, plants and beans and can be quite detrimental to your health.
Most people are exposed to low doses of these antinutrients, like mold toxins, daily. They are in nearly everything we eat but are difficult to detect and invisible to the naked eye.
Coffee beans naturally carry these mold toxins. In fact, one study of coffee beans grown in Brazil found that over 90 percent of the beans were contaminated with mold before they were processed. A further study found that nearly 50 percent of brewed coffees contain mold.
Mold has become such a big problem in the coffee business that several governments, such as South Korea and Japan, have implemented regulations that ban coffee with a high amount of toxins. The United States and Canada, however, haven’t set any such limits so it’s likely that coffee sold in those countries carries a greater degree of mold.
High levels of mold toxins can result in many serious health problems, including cardiomyopathy, cancer, hypertension, kidney disease and even brain damage.
So pay careful attention to the coffee you buy. Cheaper coffee isn’t just made from lower quality beans – it’s also more likely to contain harmful toxins.
And if you think drinking decaf will protect you, think again! It actually contains more mold than caffeinated coffee because caffeine naturally acts as an antifungal defense mechanism. It deters mold and other organisms from growing on beans.
To avoid mold-exposure, it’s best to buy your coffee from shops that use their own roasters, if possible. You should also try to buy single-origin coffee instead of blended coffee.
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What is The Bulletproof Diet about?
The Bulletproof Diet (2014) shows you how to hack your body to optimize your health, lose weight and increase your mental functioning. How? Maintain a diet filled with the right proteins and fats, and learn to exercise and sleep in the most effective way possible.
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The Bulletproof Diet (2014) introduces a groundbreaking approach to food and nutrition that maximizes energy, improves mental clarity, and enhances overall well-being. Here's why this book is worth reading:
- Packed with scientifically-backed insights and practical strategies, it provides a clear roadmap for optimizing your diet and achieving peak performance.
- Utilizing cutting-edge research and real-world experimentation, the book offers a holistic approach to nutrition, addressing both physical and mental health.
- With its engaging and accessible writing, the book keeps readers captivated, offering a refreshing and enjoyable reading experience on the topic.
Who should read The Bulletproof Diet?
- Anyone looking to lead a healthier lifestyle
- Dieters who like good food
- Burned out people who want to have more energy and better focus
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The main message of The Bulletproof Diet is optimizing your health and performance through biohacking.
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Is The Bulletproof Diet a good book? Is it worth reading?
The Bulletproof Diet is a valuable read for improving your overall well-being. It offers insights and practical strategies for achieving optimal health.
Who is the author of The Bulletproof Diet?
The author of The Bulletproof Diet is Dave Asprey.
What to read after The Bulletproof Diet?
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