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AI 101: AI Explained
Do you struggle with AI? Have parents, friends, and others who struggle with terminology and understanding what AI is good for?
The guide defines basics terms that are often mentioned in numerous online videos and definitely can be confusing to a new user.
Check out my guide, free to use, no data collected.
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Which supplement should I take? #Supplement Explorer
Are you always on your phone looking at which supplements you should take? Do you look at reviews? How do you decide what to buy?
As someone who has been in the nutraceutical industry for over 10 years, I’ve worked with many suppliers and companies to understand why an ingredient is chosen, what research is behind it, and how to sell it to a consumer, so if you are looking for some answers to questions you may have, drop a comment, or even better check out the Supplement Explorer on the site. It is free to use, 3 questions, and a simple output. No info is stored.I made the Supplement Explorer purely for my use and then thought, well, if it is useful for me, maybe it is useful for others. The tool is not affiliated with any company or brand, but was just a way for me to showcase what I find useful. If you use it, do give me feedback as to what you’d like to see it on too.
Stay well and remember, before taking any supplements, check with your doctor if it is a good fit for you or not!
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Product Alert: Sleep Supplement
Do you have a hard time sleeping? Have you tried meditation? Changing your diet or exercising? Perhaps, all of those help to an extent but you are still looking for a supplement to help too, right? Well, check out Sleep 3 by Nature’s Bounty.
I saw this supplement at Target and was immediately intrigued by its packaging. Not only does it have melatonin but also other herbal blend ingredients. It also comes in a trilayered tablet form so easy to swallow and apparently, each layer dissolves differently during the night to help you sleep. If you try this tablet, do let me know if it worked for you. For 30 tablets, it cost about $9 at Target so a bit pricey but it might be worth it if you are looking for a sleep supplement. Before you take the supplement, do check with your doctor if it is right for you.
Stay well!
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What is chocho?
There is a new plant based protein that is gaining traction—chocho! Do you know what it is? Learn more about this Ecuadorian crop at the link below. Perhaps, it will be something you see in your baking aisle or protein aisle soon?
https://www.fooddive.com/news/why-chocho-may-be-the-next-big-plant-based-protein/595683/
Stay well!
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Quick sweet tooth hack
If you don’t know but I have a terrible sweet tooth. I never feel complete until I’ve had dessert after a meal. Is that you too? Does your sweet tooth overwhelm you at times? Is there something that can be done? Yes, there is and that too without consuming tons of calories. How?
Well, if you go down the baking aisle, you’ll find these semi-sweet chocolate chips that can be used for making cookies, muffins, etc. So what do you with these? Well, these are my sweet tooth craving stoppers. Just a few of these, give me the chocolate craving that I seek and I don’t feel terrible about eating them either. Much better than eating a brownie or cake slice, right? Plus, if you buy the mini chocolate chips, you can reduce how many eat further and reduce your calorie intake as well. Is this a good hack? I’d say yes b/c a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips should last a long time provided you don’t eat them in one sitting! Also, it helps if you like semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate in general. If you are not a chocolate lover, then this hack is not for you!
Stay well!
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Are you a wrap person?
One of my favorite go to’s for lunch or dinner is a wrap. What I like about it is that you can make it whatever way you like. With spring around the corner, grilling season is almost here so that makes wraps an even better option. What do you like to put in your wrap? My quick wrap recipe is below.
Spicy chicken wrap recipe:
On a skillet, melt butter. Add seasoned chicken (I use various Indian spices to spice it up) and then cook until all pink is gone or chicken is cooked. Take off the skillet and dice the chicken and set aside. Meanwhile, cook the low carb tortillas on the skillet and once done put on a plate and add the diced, seasoned chicken. Add a hint of sriracha sauce and wrap. Optionally, you can also add tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and other veggies you like. Enjoy this delicious, high protein, low carb and healthy wrap!
Stay well!
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New product alert: Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
On my usual Target run, I decided to pick up some new Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies. You’re probably wondering, do they taste good? How expensive are they? What effects should you expect?
Well, for 60 gummies in a bottle, it was about $20. The bottle recommends taking one a day but I’ll take two to see more of an effect faster, or so I hope. The gummies are vegan and gluten free. They taste pretty good but not so vinegar-ish like straight up ACV does. Also, the gummies do have B vitamins and beetroot and pomegranate in them. ACV could have possible benefits for energy, weight management, skin health and more but you should do your research or ask a doctor if you’re unsure if it’s the right product for you. I’ll update on the effects in a couple of weeks!
Stay well!
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Spring allergies
So I read somewhere that we are only 14 Mondays away from summer—wow and yeah! I love summer weather with so much sun and outdoor activities but before we get to summer, we got to pass through spring and allergy season.
Over the years, I’ve figured out what best for and when. Yeah, it takes time to figure out the best combo for yourself. For me, the over-the-counter stuff works great. I always take my Ester-C all year and use my neti pot as needed. Sometimes if I still need a medicine than I reach for Flonase. That’s what worked/works for me but what works for you might be different so ask your doctor before trying anything.
I don’t dread allergy season now because I know what routine works for me. Red eyes, runny nose, and carrying a tissue around are definitely minimized!
Stay well!
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Job stress
Do you have job stress? It’s either an easy question to answer or a tough one. What does your answer depend on—what you do, how much you get paid, who your co-workers are, how your boss treats you, or something else? Depending on how you answer the question, really can indicate your level of job stress but is there something you can do about it?
Job satisfaction is a huge driver for success, no matter where you work or what you do. If you have job satisfaction then most of the unnecessary stress will go away. Personally, I’ve been most successful when I enjoy what I do and get recognized for my efforts. Does that mean I don’t have stress? Of course not but it does mean that I am able to manage it better via exercise, travel, hiking or another fun activity. If you find that happiness nugget in your job, job stress will be reduced.
Stay well!
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Rice Cake Recipe
So I didn’t think that I would like rice cakes as they always have that aura of being tasteless or super healthy but I decided to buy some this week from Target and make something with it.
I decided to start simple, rice cake, peanut butter, and fruit. Did this cover my need for protein, carbs, and fat? Yup! Did it fill the need for a quick breakfast? Yup! Did it taste good? Yup! I think it helped that I bought the chocolate flavor rice cake. Would I continue to buy this again? Most likely because it was fast and easy to make and filling too. I wasn’t hungry an hour later. Sometimes, just getting over that healthy halo is the most difficult part and in this case, I’m glad that I tried it out.
Stay well!
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Dog sniff test
If you’ve seen A Dog’s Purpose movies (both parts), you’ll likely remember a scene in the movie where the dog crosses his legs in front of a cancer patient indicating that the person has cancer. How was the dog able to do this? Smell is a huge indicator for dogs and many dogs are used to indicate the presence of a disease. So is there a way to capture this connection between a dog’s sniff and science?
Researchers at MIT have started to find a way to capture this olfactory method via a created technology. It is still under development but it could have immense promise as you wouldn’t have to rely on dogs to do the hard work. Technological advances are likely and duplicating exactly the connection between a dog’s nose and his brain will likely be impossible but anything that can help science find, cure, and prevent diseases is going to be beneficial, if done ethically. Read more about this breakthrough here:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210217151121.htm
Stay well!
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Stop Asian Hate
If you haven’t seen the news lately, you are missing out on a horrible problem that the country is facing—hate crimes against Asian Americans. What is the cause of this and why are these crimes increasing? All good questions but most likely Covid-19 has been attributed to this crime. Read more about it here:
What can you do about it? If you see a crime happening, report it but is there more you can do? Yes, check out this informative site from NYC.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/community/stop-asian-hate.page
We all deserve to stay safe and lead our lives happily. No one needs more mental or physical stress for no fault of their own. Be vigilant and stay safe!
Stay well!
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