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Season with salt and pepper. Salt your cooking water. Season to taste. If you’ve ever encountered a written recipe, you’re probably somewhat familiar with these phrases. Salt is omnipresent in cooking, and in food at large as well. Though it’s everywhere, there’s also a ton of conflicting advice when it comes to how much salt to use, which salt is best, and how much salt you should *actually* be having daily. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. This equates to about one teaspoon of table salt (or iodized salt). But here’s the thing: Table salt…

We hear so much about cortisol, the “stress hormone,” on social media these days. Cortisol has become a buzz word in the health and fitness industry—part of a cautionary tale used to warn women away from intense bouts of exercise they age.From fear-mongering posts about how it’s ruining your health to questionable advice from “hormone coaches” selling pricey supplements and restrictive diets—it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.That’s why we brought in the expert, Dr. Carla DiGirolamo—a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and fitness enthusiast (not to mention a CrossFit trainer and certified nutrition…

Six-time Mr Olympia, Dorian Yates is one of the most qualified voices of wisdom that the internet has to offer as relates to making mega gains in the gym and he recently took to Instagram to demonstrate the best way to crush your skull crushers. Here’s how to try it. The Skull Crusher, less excitingly also known as the lying triceps extension, requires the lifter to lie on a bench and hold a barbell above their head. Many people then lower the bar by bending at the elbows and lowering their arms and hands until the barbell is close to…

Fiber is a powerhouse nutrient essential for overall health, yet many don’t get enough. From supporting digestion and gut health to promoting satiety, fiber plays a key role in how we feel daily. But how much fiber do you need, and how can you hit those daily goals? This guide will break it all down—including how HUM Nutrition’s new GLP1 Fiber Powder can help you easily meet your fiber needs. How Much Fiber Per Day Is Recommended? According to the USDA, adults should aim for the following daily fiber intake: Men: ~38 grams per day Women: ~25 grams per day…

Fiber is a powerhouse nutrient essential for overall health, yet many don’t get enough. From supporting digestion and gut health to promoting satiety, fiber plays a key role in how we feel daily. But how much fiber do you need, and how can you hit those daily goals? This guide will break it all down—including how HUM Nutrition’s new GLP1 Fiber Powder can help you easily meet your fiber needs. How Much Fiber Per Day Is Recommended? According to the USDA, adults should aim for the following daily fiber intake: Men: ~38 grams per day Women: ~25 grams per day…

Inevitably, even the most consistent daily routine can be interrupted by things out of your control, like doctor’s appointments or home repairs. Since sundowning symptoms tend to get worse as the day goes on, try to schedule new things in the morning or whenever your loved one feels their best.Prioritize natural lightA lack of exposure to natural light may increase sundowning symptoms, which is why Dr. Bock recommends aiming for at least 20 minutes of natural light in the morning. During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible. If appropriate, help the person…

“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.”~ Martin Luther  Unpleasant, challenging, and, frankly, bad things happen sometimes. They happen in the world, in our relationships, jobs, bodies, finances, and families. Many of these difficulties we can’t prevent. That said, there is one thing we can do. We can say yes to all the things we don’t want. It’s a paradoxical solution, but it works. Once we accept that things will not always go the way we wish they would, we can more easily accept the unpleasantness, emotional…

Costco is the place to go to stock up on foods that encourage fat-burning and weight loss. Buying healthy food in bulk encourages you to actually use it, and you’re saving money in the process. Shopping at the warehouse store can be overwhelming, but with a solid shopping list and a plan of action, you can be in and out in no time with a cart full of diet-friendly goodies. Here are 7 weight-loss foods Costco shoppers swear have helped in their weight loss journeys. Buffalo Style WILDE Chips Wilde These protein chips are wildly popular amongst Costco shoppers, who…

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Mridu Parikh to discuss the power of simplicity in automation, systemization, and achieving alignment in your work and life. Mridu, a systems expert and productivity coach, shares how small steps and simple tools can free up mental space, prevent overwhelm, and help you focus on what truly matters. We dive deep into how documenting processes can lead to clarity, efficiency, and better delegation. Whether you’re looking to automate your business, improve communication, or align your actions with your goals, Mridu offers practical advice to make it all…

If your biceps routine consists solely of mindlessly curling dumbbells like you’re lifting your morning coffee mug, it’s time for an upgrade. Sure, curls are great, but if you really want arms that stretch your sleeves and turn heads, you need a focused approach. Targeted, strategic training will take all parts of your biceps into account. A well-thought-out plan doesn’t just happen. Build it by using these anatomy-based bicep exercises and grips that teaches you the muscle’s anatomy and the best ways to hit each head precisely. And yes, this guide will give you just that—a roadmap to sleeve-busting gains.…