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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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School germs invading your house? Vitamin C to the rescue?!
Do you know someone who is a parent and whose child just went to school? Did your friend/co-worker, or even you get sick? Germs spread fast and so you have to defend yourself from getting sick. How can you do that? Can you avoid those red eyes, runny nose, and constant sneezing during fall, school season?
Though there is no way to stop all symptoms, you can mitigate against them. You probably already buy your Vitamin C from GNC, Whole foods, Amazon, or your favorite store and you likely only take it during the winter months but did you know Vitamin C taken at high doses like 1000mg a day could potentially help all year! Research on Google for yourself and see if Vitamin C can help you. Remember, Vitamin C passes through your urine as it is water soluble so it’s very hard to overload your self on it but as usual if you’re unsure about which supplement to take, ask your doctor.
Surviving germ invasion doesn’t have to only depend on meds as viable alternates exist in the supplement aisle but you just have to research if they are right for you.
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Are you Biotin deficient?
As we get older, our bodies change and one way we all see that change is how our hair/skin/nails look and feel. I don’t always think there is a miracle ingredient to fix these but usually if these (hair/skin/nails) are bothering me, I figure out if I am getting enough biotin or not—via food and supplementation.
I’ve talked about biotin before in terms of how good it can be for your hair, skin, and nails but how about where can you get them and how can you tell if you’re deficient?
Eggs are a great source of biotin, specifically the yolk. Not a fan of eggs? Try nuts, fruits, and veggies. My favorite being peanuts but of course eat items that you’re not allergic too. Would you rather take a supplement? There are tons out there and best to ask your doctor which one might be best for you.
Finally, a quick way to tell if you’re biotin deficient is not only if your hair is falling out or your nails are breaking too easily but also if you have red, scaly, or oily skin or you are depressed and tired. Not all of these might occur in you so if you’re not sure if you’re biotin deficient, check with your doctor!
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Need a less complex name for a vitamin?
How many times have you picked up a package and seen ingredients on it and didn’t know what they did or even how to pronounce them? I’m sure that may have resulted in you either taking out your phone and using Google to find out what it is or you simply put the product back and looked for something else.
Sometimes a simple list of what those ingredients are is all you need, here’s one such list that could help you:
Vitamin A = Retinol/Retinal/Beta Carotene (and other carotenoids like lutein, lycopene, etc.)
Vitamin B1= Thiamine
Vitamin B2= Riboflavin
Vitamin B3= Niacin/Niacinamide
Vitamin B5= Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B6= Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7= Biotin
Vitamin B9= Folic Acid
Vitamin B12= Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin C= Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin D= Cholecalciferol (D3), Ergocalciferol
Vitamin E= Tocopherols/Tocotrienols
Vitamin K= Phytonadione (K1), Menatrenone (K2), often also menaquinones
Minerals will show up as their names, like calcium, iron, chromium but at other times you might also see words like calcium ascorbate, which gives you both calcium and vitamin C. So though the name may sound complex, rest assured you are getting the nutrient you need.
A tip: Water soluble vitamins like B and C get excreted throughout the day while drinking water unlike fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, K which get stored by the body so high doses may cause health issues.
Not sure how to get in all your vitamins and minerals? Look at green powders or supplements and definitely discuss with your doctor if it makes sense for you to take that product.
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Disclaimer: this is an opinion post and should not be taken as an endorsement or lack of for any product by me or my employer.
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Does Ascorbic Acid scare you?
With fall almost here and schools back in session, this week would be a great week to brush up on our Vitamin knowledge but first let’s discuss why you shouldn’t be scared of the words Ascorbic Acid?
What do Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. have in common? They are all names of tech companies. What do H20, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherols, and Ascorbic Acid have in common? They are all chemical names so why are we scared of them? Is the movement for clean labels and words we can say that important for our health and well being?
Everything is a chemical including water or H20. If packaging said H20, would you be less likely to pick it up? Similarly, if a box said tocopherols instead of Vitamin E, would you be less likely to pick it up? Yes, complex names are often a deterrent when eating foods because we should be eating whole foods and foods that we cook but not many of us have the time or the luxury of doing that because eating clean and healthy is expensive, as discussed in earlier posts. So what should you do?
Don’t demonize chemical names. Often times, a manufacturer lists the chemical name to differentiate what the source of a vitamin or mineral is. For example, Vitamin C can be listed as Ascorbic Acid as well as Sodium Ascorbate, both of which help you to get the Vitamin C that you need.
A food that has chemical sounding names should be looked at in terms of what is acceptable to be there and not. If it is being fortified, then that is good because it will help you get your RDA (recommended daily allowance) for that item but if it is being used as a preservative or shelf stabilizer than it probably is something you can be iffy about but that too depends on what you are consuming.
When unsure about something, take the time to research/Google what it is that you don’t like about the product because of times that chemical sounding name is there to help you meet your RDA.
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Do you buy your supplements on Amazon?
Visit the link below on Amazon and my fave products are there for you to browse:
Check back frequently for updates!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/2howyalldoing
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Body weight exercise
Did you try the jump rope routine from yesterday? Did it get your heart rate up? Did you sweat? Are you anxious to try another workout? Today’s workout recommendation requires you to do burpees. Lots of Youtube videos for you to checkout so if you are unsure how to do these, do watch some of them. Burpees are important to do because no matter how old you are, if you fall, you want to be able to get up and this will help you with that if done properly.
Workout:
100 burpees for time.
Take your time and do these as needed—set of 5 or set of 10 or set of 25. This is a full total body weight workout as it is only yourself that is your equipment. As always, if unsure about an exercise, check with your doctor before proceeding.
*Image from Karl Solano
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Body weight exercise
So you’ve been eating well but are short on time today and need some sort of exercise to do otherwise you’ll skip the gym—had that thought or feeling? One thing that I would recommend investing in is a jump rope. It’ll give you a quick cardio workout and develop your calves too!
Jump roping can be a tough just doing one jump but you can make it more complicated by doing two jumps/double unders.
Routine:
20 mins:
30 sec single jump jumprope
30 sec rest
Repeat until 20 mins are up!
*Before you start, remember to stretch and only do a workout if you are comfortable or if unsure, talk to your doctor.
*Image from cottonbro
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Body weight exercise
Short on time? Try this one:
Always stretch before you workout and consult with your doctor if you are unsure about an exercise.
3 rounds:
10 sit ups
20 mountain climbers
30 scissor kicks
This is a core burner and so take your time and don’t rush it!
Image from Li S.
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Body weight exercise
This week, I’ll be posting some of my favorite body weight exercises that you can do and it won’t take too much time either.
Before you exercise, make sure to stretch and consult with your doctor before performing anything that you are unsure of. No point of hurting yourself when trying to get fit as that would defeat the purpose of exercising, right?
20 mins:
Every even min, 30 sec wall sits (back to the wall and sit perpendicular to it), 30 sec rest
Every odd min, 30 sec squats, 30 sec rest
This is a fun workout that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere!
Image from Craig A
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Happy Labor Day!
End of the summer season here as we celebrate labor day today! Enjoy the time and last summer grill with your friends and family!
Happy Labor Day!
Image from Oleg M.
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