12 Best Paleo Foods You Can Find at Walmart

12 Best Paleo Foods You Can Find at Walmart

Eating nutrient-dense whole foods doesn’t have to break the bank.  If you’d like to try out a low-carb lifestyle but you’re worried about the expense, look no further than your local Walmart. The company — the largest grocer in the United States — overhauled its image in recent years with its commitment to budget-friendly fresh fruits and vegetables and healthier packaged goods. Going paleo has never been this easy — or affordable. Read on for the best paleo foods — that also happen to be Bulletproof-approved — to buy at Walmart. And download this Walmart paleo shopping checklist to have on-hand next time you head to the store. 

Wellbee’s Super Fine Almond Flour $30 for 2lb

Almond flour is a great swap for wheat flour. It’s lower in carbs, and higher in good fats and protein. Plus the majority of people can’t tolerate gluten — it sucks nutrients from your body and contributes to arthritis and inflammation.

One Bulletproof staffer says her mom used Wellbee’s almond flour in a gluten-free carrot cake and it was a huge hit. Or for a savory option, try it in this avocado pizza recipe.

Dynamic Health Organic Coconut Vinegar w/ Mother, $10.92 for 16 oz

Apple cider vinegar might be your go-to condiment to add tang to your salad dressings (or to clear up your skin). But you may want to make space in your pantry for coconut vinegar. This wonder food is anti-aging, supports fat-burning, and strengthens your gut. Dynamic Health’s coconut vinegar is made from the sap, and not from diluted coconut water, which has less nutrients.

Related: Coconut Vinegar: Legit Superfood or Health Hype? Here’s What You Need to Know

Sam’s Choice All-Natural Wild Caught Alaskan King Salmon, $16.98 for 16 oz

Wild-caught salmon is one of nature’s superfoods, full of brain-nourishing omega-3 fats. You always want to choose wild fish over farmed, since farm-raised salmon has fewer nutrients and may contain parasites, heavy metals, and environmental contaminants.

Try it in this baked salmon with thyme-ghee and coconut noodles recipe, or these kid-friendly paleo sweet potato and salmon patties.

Bulletproof Cold Brew, $4.98 for 11.1 fl oz

What do you do when you want a Bulletproof Coffee on-the-go? Grab a Bulletproof Cold Brew. It’s simply coffee mixed with Brain Octane Oil (a high-quality MCT oil) and grass-fed butter. The result? Creamy and sweet, minus any sugar. Cold Brew comes in a variety of flavors — vanilla, mocha, and original. Then there’s the Cold Brew with collagen protein added, and that comes in original, vanilla latte, and dark chocolate. Insider tip: Pour over ice and enjoy.

Siete Family Foods Grain Free Tortillas, $8.96 for a pack of 8

For a healthier taco night that’s easier on your gut, pick up a pack of these grain-free coconut and cassava flour tortillas. Fill them up with keto slow cooker Mexican shredded beef or some scrambled eggs and mashed avocado for a hearty breakfast.

Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter $5.99 for 8 oz

Bulletproof is all about organic, grass-fed butter. This healthy fat is chock-full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. Stock up on Kerrygold butter at Walmart for one of the best prices. Blend it into your Bulletproof Coffee or try this keto poached butter shrimp.

Sunfood Raw Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil, $9 for 16 fl oz

Coconut oil is full of beneficial fats that boost your gut health and power your brain. It’s especially good for cooking since it has a high smoke point, so it isn‘t easily oxidized (aka damaged). Still, you only want to make coconut oil a small part of your diet — too much of it can cause inflammation.

Applegate Naturals Beef Hot Dog, $4.98 for 10 oz

These beef hot dogs are made from 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. They also contain no added nitrites or nitrates, and only use those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery powder. They do contain dehydrated onion and nutmeg oil, which are in the yellow to orange zone on the Bulletproof Diet for their high mold toxin risk. Bottom line: Indulge in these on occasion.

Great Value Organic Unsweetened Coconut Flakes $1.98 for 7 oz

These organic coconut flakes come in a convenient resealable bag so they stay fresh for longer. Sprinkle over a smoothie bowl or make these low-carb keto coconut macaroons.

Green Giant Spiralized and Riced Veggies $2.48 for 12 oz

Spiralized and riced veggies are a paleo lover’s best friend. Green Giant makes it easy to whip up low-carb versions of your favorite comfort foods. Try the zucchini noodles in this creamy carbonara zoodles with crispy bacon and sage recipe. Or use the riced cauliflower in any one of these 20 super easy low-carb cauliflower rice recipes.

BetterBody Foods Organic Coconut Flour, $6.99 for 2.25 lbs

One of the hardest things when starting the paleo, keto, or other low-carb diet is cutting out comfort staples like bread. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to. Coconut flour can be used to make a fluffy, moist paleo loaf, so you never need to feel deprived. This BetterBody Foods Organic Coconut Flour is a steal at just $6.99 for a huge container.

LaCroix, $3 for an 8-pack

Who doesn’t love LaCroix? It’s almost impossible to scroll through your Instagram feed without seeing your favorite celebrity or influencer sipping from a can of this fruit-flavored sparkling water. The best part? The only ingredients are carbonated water and natural fruit flavors sourced from essence oils.

 

3 Reasons to Love Your Big Butt, According to Science

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  • A growing body of research shows that a larger rear-end increases longevity and improves cardiovascular and metabolic health.
  • Keep in mind that the benefits of a big butt are linked to a larger hip-to-waist ratio, not simply larger hips. That means you want to target the fat in your midsection.
  • Lifestyle changes that lead to weight loss, such as intermittent fasting or high intensity interval training (HIIT workouts), tend to target visceral fat first, helping you shed weight where it matters most.

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Sir Mixalot’s “Baby Got Back” may have been on to something, along with Nicki Minaj, J-Lo, Solange, Meghan Trainor, and countless women artists reframing the way America appreciates the fuller-figured body. It’s not just about aesthetics. As it turns out, curves in the right places may help keep disease at bay. 

A growing body of research shows that a larger booty is linked to lower mortality and better cardiovascular and metabolic health.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20663064″][ref url=”https://www.nature.com/articles/ijo2009286″] 

How can a big booty help you live longer? The key is in how your body stores its fat. Let’s start at the bottom (literally).

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Benefits of a big butt: What the science says

Most studies on hip circumference are “controlled” to study hips alone. This means researchers statistically adjust for other variables like disease, obesity, or waist circumference, so that the differences left are more likely to be linked to hip circumference. The benefits of a big butt include:

Lowers disease risk: Studies show that folks with proportionally larger hips and behinds — more fat stored in their lower body — may be at lower risk for heart disease, metabolic disease, and overall mortality. A larger hip-to-waist ratio is linked to a drop in cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and stiff or calcified arteries, as well as a reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11522554″][ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1870428″][ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9062540″]

Protects against diabetes: Lower body fat distribution is also associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes, and correlates with greater insulin sensitivity and lower fasting blood sugars. Along with these factors, heavier hips also correspond to higher levels of ascorbic acid in the blood, a powerful antioxidant.[ref url=”https://www.nature.com/articles/ijo2009286″]

Boosts longevity: Most importantly, when all other factors are controlled for, a larger hip circumference is linked to a longer life.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11595782″] Researchers are beginning to find that a proportionally larger hip area may be even more important than a small waist or low BMI (a weight to height ratio) when it comes to lowering risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death.[ref url=”https://www.nhs.uk/news/obesity/normal-bmi-with-a-big-belly-deadlier-than-obesity/”]

The hidden dangers of visceral fat

Keep in mind that the benefits above are linked to a larger hip-to-waist ratio, not simply larger hips. That means you want to target the fat in your midsection.

Society holds small waists in high regard, but the conversation goes deeper than vanity. A larger waist circumference is indicative of excess visceral fat in the abdomen. Healthy levels help protect your abdominal organs, and play a role in your endocrine and immune function, but when you have too much, visceral fat can seriously harm your performance and health.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22572689″]

Logically, a relative waist size and hip size have opposite effects on health. Studies show that excess visceral fat contributes to insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10889795″] Visceral fat cells behave differently than fat in other body areas, and can also induce inflammation by releasing cytokines.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23303913″]

High visceral fat also inhibits adiponectin, the hormone that helps your body regulate how much fat it needs to pack on. Together, high visceral fat and low adiponectin are linked to weight gain and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.[ref url=”https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/oby.20425″]

Read more: The Dangers of Visceral Fat, and How to Lose It

Work that hip-to-waist ratio

Overall, staying within a healthy weight range and eating a low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory diet are the some of the best things you can do for you health. Remember that there is no single “perfect” body shape, but the way your body stores fat may give you important hints about your health. For example, different body shapes can provide clues that your hormones may be off.

For those on the curvier side, targeting the more dangerous visceral fat in your midsection can be a solid plan for raising your hip-to-waist circumference ratio. Luckily, studies have shown that lifestyle changes that lead to weight loss, such as intermittent fasting or high intensity interval training (HIIT workouts), tend to target visceral fat first, helping you shed weight where it matters most.[ref url=”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23303913″]

You can also alter your hip-to-waist ratio by powering up on workouts that help build muscle in your lower body. Check out this article on butt-sculpting workouts for a roundup of top tips.

 

 

Beyond Ketofast: Your Need-to-Know Guide – Part 2 with Dr. Joseph Mercola

This is part 2 of a two-part bonus episode of Bulletproof Radio. Be sure to listen to part 1, Ketofast: Your Need-to-Know Guide #588.

In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, the conversation takes a turn into the topics Dr. Mercola presented recently at the Upgrade Labs 6th Annual Biohacking Conference. Here are some highlights:

  • Eating after dark is not a good strategy, but there might be a window if you’re up late into the night.
  • REM sleep changes as you age
  • The value of a float tank
  • Heat shock proteins are a corollary to autophagy.
  • Chronic keto is not in your best interest, “Your body needs carbohydrates on a regular basis,” says Dr. Mercola.
  • The importance of insulin
  • Ideal body fat percentages for men and women
  • Recommended lab tests to quantify yourself
  • Stimulating your immune system
  • Wireless frequencies affect every life form on the planet

Dr. Mercola is an osteopathic physician who began exploring the world of natural medicine in the early 1990s after spending several years working within the conventional medicine model. His whole-person approach to health and his focus on preventive care led him to pioneer health information on the Internet where www.mercola.com has been consistently rated a top natural health website since launching 22 years ago.

He’s also a prolific author of more than a dozen books, three of which are New York Times bestsellers. He newest book is titled: KETOFAST: Rejuvenate Your Health with a Step-by-Step Guide to Timing Your Ketogenic Meals.” He’s also authored numerous medical articles and is frequently featured on national media outlets.

Dr. Mercola has been interviewed before on Bulletproof Radio and contributed to Bulletproof articles. Check out the show notes below for those links.

Enjoy the show!
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Follow Along with the Transcript

Beyond Ketofast: Your Need-to-Know Guide– Part 2 with Dr. Joseph Mercola

Links/Resources

Website: mercola.com
Website: ketofast.com
Facebook: facebook.com/doctor.health
Twitter: @mercola
Instagram: @drmercola
YouTube: youtube.com/mercola
Podcast: mercola.com/downloads/podcast

Bulletproof Radio:

The Real Dangers of Electronic Devices and EMFs – Dr. Joseph Mercola – #424

Using Radiation To Lose Fat, Repair Mitochondria & Defend Against Cancer – Dr. Joseph Mercola #398

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Roundup, Aspartame & Intermittent Fasting – #228

Bulletproof Blog:

What Dr. Mercola Didn’t Say about Dark Chocolate and Cardiovascular Disease

Wifi Linked to Cancer and DNA Damage, Says New Report. Here’s What to Do.

Amazon: KETOFAST: Rejuvenate Your Health with a Step-by-Step Guide to Timing Your Ketogenic Meals

Key Notes

  • It’s crazy to eat before you go to bed 00:02:15
  • “I would not recommend chronic keto” 00:16:20
  • “The biggest crime is the introduction of wifi to classrooms” 00:28:35
  • The worst food you can eat is a damaged oil 00:30:00
  • Your body is designed to be healthy 00:36:20
  • Why Dr. Mercola doesn’t like stem cells 00:53:00
  • Big Ideas:
  • How fatty acids are made while you are asleep 00:01:45
  • How much sleep Dr. Mercola gets 00:05:05
  • Using a float tank with hydrogen or heat 00:07:20
  • What heat shock proteins do 00:08:40
  • Lowest body fat for health 00:14:20
  • The evolution of Dr. Mercola’s diet 00:19:40
  • Is it possible to make EMFs neutral or beneficial? 00:25:50
  • Top 5 lab tests 00:37:55
  • The removal of senescent cells 00:57:30

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25 of the Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Mom in Your Life

Mom gave you the gift of life (and all your mitochondria). What’s the best way to say thanks? Celebrate her on Mother’s Day with gifts that help her kick back, stay fueled, and look fabulous.

These Mother’s Day gifts are handpicked to give the moms in your life an extra edge. From cool tech to budget-friendly finds, you’ll find the perfect way to thank the supermoms in your life.

Mother’s Day gifts: Personal care

Stitch Fix

 

  • What it is: A box of clothes curated to your personal style, sent as often as every 2 weeks.
  • Why get it: Eliminate the decision fatigue, shopping time, and mental real estate that Mom would rather spend elsewhere.

Buy now: Clothing items range from $25-100, plus a $20 styling fee. Learn more at stitchfix.com.

Biossance Rose Glow Set

  • What it is: Two beauty favorites: Vitamin C rose oil to firm your skin, plus a peptide eye gel to reduce dark circles and puffiness.
  • Why get it: Give Mom science-backed skincare without the junk. This set is nontoxic and free of parabens, plus uses eco-friendly ingredients.

Buy now: $88 at Biossance

Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil

  • What it is: A lightweight, moisturizing facial oil infused with full-spectrum Cannabidiol (CBD) and ashwagandha root.
  • Why get it: CBD won’t get you “high,” but science shows that it can improve your sleep and decrease anxiety. You don’t need edibles to get these benefits, either — topical CBD can also cross your skin barrier.

Buy now: $58 at Herbivore Botanicals

Float Tank Session

  • What it is: A 60- or 90-minute session in a sensory deprivation tank, usually filled with Epsom salt and warm water to help you float in it easily.
  • Why get it: Float tanks not only give you a feeling of weightlessness, they can also help you chill. Studies show that floating can lower stress, relieve pain, and even improve your athletic performance.

Buy now: Prices vary — check for float therapy centers near you.

Gabriel Non-Toxic Nail Polish

  • What it is: Nail polish free from 10 popular (yet toxic) ingredients, including formaldehyde and parabens.
  • Why get it: Toxins in your beauty products not only damage cells and disrupt hormones, they can also keep you from losing weight. For the mom who loves natural beauty, this nail polish makes a solid low-toxin swap.

Buy now: $8.50 at Gabriel Cosmetics

Orangetheory gym membership

  • What it is: High-intensity workout classes customized to help you burn more fat. Wearable fitness trackers allow you to measure performance in real time.
  • Why get it: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the perfect blend of cardio and strength training. This workout will keep her on her toes and take the guesswork out of building her own exercise routine.

Buy now: Prices vary. Check your local Orangetheory gym for details.

Mother’s Day gifts: Food and drink

Bulletproof Chocolate Fuel Bars, Original Dark flavor

  • What it is: Pleasantly sweet and smooth chocolate infused with ultra-filtered MCT oil.
  • Why get it: If you do chocolate this Mother’s Day, skip the sugary stuff. These bars satisfy Mom’s sweet tooth while delivering energizing fat in every bite. Moms on a keto diet can enjoy this one too, since an entire bar tallies up to just 7 net carbs.

Buy now: $18.95 for a pack of 3 bars at Bulletproof.com

Kin Euphorics High Rhode beverage

  • What it is: An elixir that blends adaptogens, nootropics, and botanicals in a way that helps you relax — no booze needed.
  • Why get it: For the mom that doesn’t drink: Kin “stacks” key ingredients like GABA and tyrosine in a way that lifts your mood and keeps you calm, without the hangover symptoms that come with excess alcohol.

Buy now: $47 at Kin

Related: Move Over, Alcohol. This Nootropics Cocktail Gives You a Buzz – Without the Hangover

Butcher Box membership

  • What it is: High-quality monthly meat delivery — including grass-fed and grass-finished beef, heritage breed pork, and free-range chicken.
  • Why get it: Quality matters when it comes to meat — not only does it fuel you better, it’s better for the planet. Butcher Box offers a perfect option for moms who won’t compromise on protein.

Buy now: Boxes start at $129 per month. Find out more at butcherbox.com.

Dry Farm Wines Classic Collection

  • What it is: 6 bottles of lab-tested, sustainably grown wine.
  • Why get it: If mom must have wine, get it from Dry Farm Wines. These bottles are tested for inflammation-producing mold and formulated to contain less sugar and alcohol — so she can still enjoy a glass with fewer ill effects.

Buy now: $159 for 6 bottles at Dry Farm Wines

Tech & biohacking gifts for Mother’s Day

Philips SmartSleep Deep Sleep Headband

  • What it is: A wearable headband and app to help you improve sleep quality and feel less drowsy during the day.
  • Why get it: Some studies suggest that sleep headbands can help you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper without changing your bedtime routine — perfect for the tired mom that needs to rest easier.

Buy now: $399 at Philips

23andMe Health + Ancestry Service

  • What it is: A DNA test kit you can do at home.
  • Why get it: 23andMe offers some of the most popular at-home genetic testing kits. This one delivers over 100 DNA-based reports, including your ancestry composition and your predisposition for hereditary conditions like celiac disease.

Buy now: $199 at 23andMe

Bulletproof Sleep Induction Mat

  • What it is: A mat with plastic points that relieves tension.
  • Why get it: Looks painful, feels amazing — this spiky mat stimulates pressure points and activates your nervous system to help you sleep better, release endorphins, and feel more energized.

Buy now: $49 at Bulletproof.com

Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

  • What it is: “Smart listening” headphones that adapt to the noise around you.
  • Why get it: Mom can get all the quiet she craves with these premium headphones. In addition to total noise cancellation that improves focus, they can also adjust to environments when you need to hear your surroundings.

Buy now: $349 at Sony

Joovv Go Portable Red Light Therapy device

  • What it is: A portable light therapy device for improving skin and joint health.
  • Why get it: Red light therapy helps with skin inflammation, uneven skin tone, sun damage, scars and stretch marks — and while you could get a professional treatment, Joov Go allows Mom to get her red light benefits wherever, and whenever she pleases.

Buy now: $295 at Joovv

Mother’s Day gifts: Accessories and home decor

Aromatherapy diffuser

  • What it is: A device that releases essential oils into the air.
  • Why get it: Use custom essential oil blends for everything from better sleep, less stress, and a happier mood.

Buy now: For a budget buy, go for this well-reviewed $19.99 Urpower diffuser. For a pricier yet prettier option, you can’t lose with this doTerra Petal Diffuser, for $61.

Non-toxic home cleaning kit

  • What it is: A cleaning kit to scrub away grime in the kitchen, minus the toxic chemicals.
  • Why get it: Breathing in toxic chemicals from traditional cleaning products damages your cells, and regular exposure wears them down over time. Give mom the gift of clean products, for clean lungs.

Buy now: $52 (on sale) at Laundress.com

Instant Pot

  • What it is: The cult electric pressure cooker that makes it easy to cook recipes in a matter of minutes.
  • Why get it: Ask any mom and she’ll tell you there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. The Instant Pot allows her to make Ina Garten-worthy meals in record time. For inspiration, check out  these easy keto Instant Pot recipes for meals in minutes.

Buy now: $69.99 at Amazon

Free & budget-friendly

A micro-needle roller (aka dermaroller)

  • What it is: If professional micro-needling sessions are out of your budget, an at-home micro-needle roller with .5mm needles will do.
  • Why get it: Micro-needling stimulates collagen production, revealing smoother, plumper skin.

Buy now: $28 at Skinmedix

Dry brush

Buy now: $15 at The Organic Pharmacy

Do the dishes

Kitchen clean-up is seldom fun, whether you’re a mom or not. Even if doing the dishes is a chore regularly shared by all family members, give mom the day off from cleaning. Try out these dishwashing hacks to make it a quick and speedy process.

Himalayan salt lamp

  • What it is: A lamp carved out from pink Himalayan salt that provides heat and light.
  • Why get it: Himalayan salt lamps can purify air, improve sleep, and boost mood. A bonus? Their soothing rosy glow adds a nice touch to any room.

Buy now: $21.99 at Amazon

Make her brunch

Who doesn’t love eating brunch? Treat the mom in your life to one of these scrumptious keto brunch recipes, like keto eggs benedict or lemon blueberry keto muffins for something sweet. For more inspiration, check out these Whole30 breakfast recipes.

 

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