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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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Recipe Friday
This week I made another healthy meal that took under 20 mins. Shrimp with mac and cheese. It was tasty and chock full of protein.
I bought some Banza pasta (but of course as I like the flavor and protein content in it). Made it and drained the water. Added some Silk ultra high protein milk and powdered cheese and combined. The mac and cheese part was made, now on to make the shrimp. I used frozen shrimp that was first thawed. Added it to olive oil in a skillet and cooked it. Seasoned it with spices that I like and then took the finished, seasoned shrimp and added it to the mac and cheese that was made. Simple and straight forward. Quick and easy to make plus super tasty too!
Stay well and enjoy the recipe!
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Night cravings
Have you ever wondered why your body reacts in a certain way when you give up something? For me, giving up sugar has surely been challenging. I didn’t eat that much sugar before but just giving up desserts sure has been challenging. So what did I do to counter these night cravings?
Instead of just eating a slice of cake or a doughnut, I switched to grapes and other fruits like pineapples. These satisfy my sweet tooth and are also healthy. I also added some nuts to my snacking routine. If that still wasn’t enough, sweet and salty popcorn did the trick. Simple switches but doable. Don’t get me wrong, I still miss the doughnut but by making these switches, I know I’m doing something good for myself so that keeps me going. Sometimes you just got to find a way to keep yourself on track. The struggle is real!
Stay well!
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New Product Alert: Silk Ultra High Protein Milk
As you know, I’m always looking for a way to up my protein and since I like drinking these alternative kinds of milk, imagine my surprise when I found this Silk Ultra High Protein Milk. What makes it special? Should you buy it? What’s the price?
I bought mine at Target for under $4. It is a tasty soy-based milk product with 20g protein, calcium, and other nutrients like Vitamin A, B, and D. It is also vegan and non-GMO project verified. I’ve also tried this in oatmeal and other meals that require milk and this works well too as a substitute. So if you are looking for a milk alternative, check out this one from Silk.
Stay well and enjoy this milk alternative!
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Pasta recipe
Another one of my favorite recipes that I made this week is tomato feta pasta. So yummy and so easy to make. Check out the recipe below:
In a baking dish, drizzle olive oil. Place cherry tomatoes in it and season with salt and pepper. Then mix with olive oil. Place a feta cheese block in the middle of the dish and drizzle with more olive oil and season with your spice choice. Bake at 400F for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, make your pasta and drain. I used Banza because it is made from chickpeas, is tasty, and has 20g plus protein in it.
Once the 30 mins is up, mash and mix the feta with the cooked tomatoes and add to the drained pasta and it is now ready to eat!
Enjoy!
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Aldi sign hacks
As a frequent Aldi shopper, not only do I like Aldi finds—the middle aisle where items are there only weekly and you’ll never know when it will show up again, I also like the fact that Aldi’s prices and signs are so easy to read. What do I mean?
If an Aldi sign has seasonal item on it, you know it will only be available a short time and not to expect it all year—so better stock up if you like it. Also, Aldi finds are usually red and white signs while regularly stocked items are in yellow and black. A price sticker on a product likely means it is on clearance or sale further. Finally a number followed by a D indicates how long the item is good for after it has been thawed but that doesn’t mean it is expired, just that something that was frozen was thawed that many days ago. Did you know all these sign tricks?
Stay well!
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Do you still eat at the buffet?
Before the pandemic started, buffets were very popular. Not only because of the price but also the amount of food and variety you got. I’m sure you had your favorite ones just like me but since the pandemic has started have you gone back to one? I haven’t because I don’t think many changes have been made in my area. What changes am I looking for?
Well, even before the pandemic, buffets were always full of risk—salads were open to the air along with other foods that weren’t always cooked so eating at a buffet wasn’t without risk even then. However, with covid-19 being a prevalent virus today, is this a risk you are will to take? I personally would prefer going to a place where hot food is prepped and cooked as any micro contamination would be limited. Just cause the pandemic has been going on almost a year, now is not the time to let your guard down. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!
Stay well!
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mac and cheese part 2
Last week, I wrote about pink mac and cheese but this week, I’m going to share a life hack that makes cooking your mac and cheese easier. Instead of ripping or cutting your pouch of cheese and put it in the cooked mac, try this. Cut the pouch, turn it upside down and use the lid for the pot to squeeze all of it out. So easy to do and you are able to get everything from the packet out. Of course, the main reason this works is because you have a liquid based pouch that you are trying to empty out. Powder, much easier to just sprinkle it.
What a simple life hack that I bet you might not be using at all. Let me know if you give it a try.
Stay well!
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Grilled Cheese Hack
I bet you love grilled cheese as much as me but here’s a hack that I bet you didn’t know.
Place some butter in the skillet, let it melt. Then add the first slice of bread followed by cheese and second slice of bread. I like zero carb bread from Aldi’s as that tastes great and of course is zero carbs. Once the first slice bread is done and the sandwich is ready to be flipped. Instead of picking up the bread and flipping the sandwich, hold the bread up on your spatula and pick up the pan from the stove and flip the pan instead. Not sure what I’m on talking about, google it and be amazed. What a simple hack and so easy to do without causing any messiness. What do you think about it?
Stay well and enjoy the grilled cheese!
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Collagen, should you supplement with it?
I’m sure you’ve seen many products in the store with collagen but have you actually tried any? What’s stopping you? Did you know collagen is a protein that is in your body and that reduces as we age. What makes it so beneficial to use? Well, it is great for your skin, bones, and hair to name a few reasons. So which type should you take?
If you are like me and can’t do bovine collagen, then there is a marine collagen option that Vital Proteins offers. Just 2 scoops gives you 11g protein! It doesn’t have a flavor so it blends well in a protein shake. Plus, it isn’t too expensive either. Usually you can find it for sale for anywhere near $30 to $36. So should you take it? Ask your doctor if it is right for you. I take mine along with my biotin gummies to supplement my skin, hair, nails routine as well. I truly believe your outside is directly a reflection of what you are putting inside your body. Do your research and talk to your doc and see if collagen supplements are for you.
Stay well!
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Mac and Cheese–Pink?
With Valentine’s day around the corner, you probably think of chocolate, candy, roses, and heart candies but do you also think of mac and cheese? I bet now. Would pink mac and cheese excite you and complete your holiday? Kraft sure thinks that might be on your list. I’m not so sure it is on mine but the idea sounds nice plus if nothing else, you get some awesome Instagram pics right?
Are you likely going to buy pink mac and cheese? If yes, it is out of curiosity or just to have it because it goes with Valentine’s theme. Check out the article below about this upcoming mac and cheese.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/30/us/kraft-pink-mac-and-cheese-trnd/index.html
Stay well!
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