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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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Cleansing for how long
A good question that I get asked is that I’m doing a cleanse but how long should I continue doing it? There is no right answer for this because it truly depends on what your goal is.
Often times, I know people who do cleanses for a big event like a wedding for a week while others do it just to feel better for 3 days and some do it because it is the latest fad, whatever your reason of doing it, make sure you are doing it correctly. Lots of cleansing supplements exists out there as well as people can do the juice cleanse or their preferred food/beverage way but the timing is dependent on how you feel. It isn’t easy to just stop eating and drinking the cleanse supplement or juice. Your body needs food to sustain itself so anything that you are doing is only going to result in water weight loss so to be sure you are leading a healthy life, I’d recommend changing your diet to eating healthy food and hitting the gym!
Cleaning eating and exercising are both things that you can do today and can become habits. Both will only help you daily.
There really is no substitute for cleaning eating and exercising! Stay well!
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Turmeric is here to stay
When I first started writing this blog, turmeric was just beginning to expand and funny thing is that I didn’t realize how many different ways it is being marketed today. A common Indian ingredient is now sought after because of its many health benefits. Today, you can find it as a supplement and in toothpaste, though I wonder why someone would want yellow in their toothpaste but their is a market for it, go figure!
What makes turmeric so great? Turmeric is part of the ginger family and is used for its polyphenol curcumin. Curcumin is what gives turmeric the vibrant yellow hue that you see. You can use turmeric for various reasons but it is used in the formulations for mental, joint, and prostate health. Some products use turmeric as a way to help with gastrointestinal issues as well as blood sugar maintenance. Turmeric’s properties allow it to be used for its antioxidant properties and as a food colorant. Turmeric can be a good source for not only manganese and iron but also for fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, and of course vitamin C.
Applications can include desserts, margarines, protein bars, beverages, and cosmetic creams and cleansers.
A tip: Definitely look at the curcumin content as that will indicate the strength of the product in the formula.
If you are unsure about using turmeric, check with your doctor or nutritionist.
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Charcoal for cleansing?
One ingredient that I keep seeing pop up everywhere is charcoal. It is in toothpaste to floss to masks to supplements but what do we really know about its benefits?
So why is activated charcoal showing up everywhere?
Activated charcoal is commonly used to eliminate unwanted wastes from your body as drugs and toxins can bind to it. Other uses for it include whitening your teeth as it adsorbs plaque and other microscopic food items that are on your teeth. You use it just like you would brush your teeth, you can buy the powder or the paste. It can be found in clay masks for the same purifying properties that it provides your teeth. If you’re not a fan of masks and toothpaste, check out the supplement but of course know it’s not a cure all for indigestion and is not an easy way to do a cleanse but done correctly, you could reap benefits from it. Check with your doctor to learn more about it before using it.
For me, I like using charcoal toothpaste for the amazing whitening that I get without having to buy whitening strips. I also like charcoal soap as I definitely see the difference in my face after one week of using. I’m not keen on charcoal floss because that just seems like someone decided well, we have charcoal toothpaste and a brush so a floss would be the next best thing but really do you get any benefit from a charcoal floss, I beg to wonder so you won’t find me buying that for sure!
one of the new products that I like
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Cleansing with food
Yesterday, I wrote about cutting out supplements to detox so that means you have to rely on food but what if you are eating poorly and not getting enough nutrients? Do you go from one extreme to the next?
Going vegan is likely the best option to do a food reset but instead of jumping right in, perhaps you can start off with simple things. Cut back on sugar—this is usually the hardest for many people even if you are eating healthy overall, sugar does sneak up on you in multiple ways (see my earlier post on sugar in archives). Next, you could cut back on dairy as for many dairy tends to be inflammatory. If you see positive results after both, then you are well on your way to starting your food cleanse. Finally, if you want to take it one step further, cut back on meats and see how your body does on plant based alternatives like seitan and the many other options available today. If you have given up meat, now you are vegetarian. Vegan is just one more level up.
Being vegan means you are not only eating vegetarian but also avoiding eating animal products like dairy, eggs, etc. By eating vegan, you are allowing your body to utilize nutrients from foods that may positively impact your skin, cardio, and brain health to name a few. Also, remember if you are eating vegan (and vegetarian), since you aren’t eating dairy or animal products, you definitely need to supplement with a multivitamin and specifically vitamin b12 so add that into your diet—so this clearly would violate taking supplements while detoxing but nonetheless is good advice if you do choose a vegan lifestyle.
Some products to add into your vegan diet include plant-based protein shakes, dark chocolate, pumpkin, hemp seeds, flax seeds, and leafy greens. Lots of options are out there to keep you full. By cleansing this way you are still eating food and getting nutrients into your body versus relying on a magic cleansing supplement to work over 3, 7, 14, or 21 days.
Speak with your doctor to find out if veganism is for you.
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Detoxing a different way
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to detox without actually buying a detox supplement. Detoxing for many means juice cleansing or drinking apple cider vinegar or whatever but is that really detoxing? I mean, you want results that last beyond that one week or 3 days duration, right?
What my detox will include is continuing eating healthy and clean but also removing supplements from my diet. Why? Everyone relies on their multivitamin or vitamin C or D for meeting their daily requirements or we choose to take protein powders after working out because that’s what we are supposed to do but what if you stopped taking all those supplements? How would your body react?
Detoxing doesn’t have to cost a lot of money and if you are eating right, cutting out supplements should be fairly easy. If after a month you feel and look better, that might be because you got rid of synthetic ingredients in these supplements or maybe it was just a reset your body needed. Remember, you body has organs in that help move nutrients and you come with an in-built filter too, kidneys and liver, so detoxing should still be happening even if you are taking supplements.
The best way to experiment for me was to stop buying supplements and just eat healthy and see what happens to my body. So far, I’m happy with the results. Again, figure out what works for you and try to follow that for a month. If you are unsure, always check with your doctor.
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What to buy?
Interested in products or items that I have talked about in my posts..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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Look for the icons on the main page on iatm.xyz!
Lots of fresh content on all sites! Don’t forget to share!
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Chicken salad on the keto diet
When you are short on time and need a quick keto meal, chicken salad always works so how do you make it?
If you didn’t make your chicken already via an instant pot or crock pot or via the skillet, my go to is buying chicken in a can. I like the shredded chicken. Other items to have to make this are avocados (cut without a pit), bacon, cheese, celery, green onions, Sir Kensington’s mayo and mustard. All these items can be combined in a bowl with your canned chicken. Mix everything, season with what you like, and cool in the fridge. Top with cilantro before eating.
Such an easy recipe to make, right? This makes an excellent lunch to take to work since you can keep it in the fridge at work and eat when ready.
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Shrimp and keto go together
One of my favorite seafood items to eat is shrimp. Good thing then that the keto diet allows you to eat seafood on it. I like to incorporate it in my diet via shrimp, avocado, bacon salad. It is so simple to make and an easy main meal or side salad.
Here’s the recipe:
Take your cooked shrimp, add it to a bowl of avocado, your favorite cheeses, olive oil, lemon juice, cooked bacon, seasonings, celery, onions, etc. and mix it all together and you are ready to eat!
To make it a bit spicy, I do add jalapenos.
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Egg salads can be Keto
If you like eating eggs salads, they don’t have to be off limits on the keto diet. You can still make them high fat, low carb and not worry about breaking your diet.
The easiest way to make keto egg salad is to take your peeled hard boiled eggs and put them in a bowl with your favorite Sir Kensington fabanaise and mustard, lemon juice, celery along with green onions and seasonings you like. Store in fridge for a few hours and then take out and enjoy.
I really like the Sir Kensington products because they use aquafaba (The water from chickpeas) and it tastes just like the mayo and mustard you typically buy.
image from D. S.
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