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Kate Glavan—one half of the Gen Z wellness podcast (and very good meme account) Sea Moss Girlies—lives by her influence. (If she’s endorsing a healthy product, it’s because she uses it and genuinely loves it.) I follow her for frequent running content and fits (she’s sponsored by Hoka) and all her favorite natural bevvies, powders, pills, and gummies for peak human-ing.

We gave Kate $1,000 to spend on any healthy product, service, and experience of her choosing for our latest Wellness Diaries installment. We wanted to see what a true influential person in wellness would splurge on.

She chose to drop some cash on LMNT watermelon salt electrolyte drink mixes, a few Huberman Lab-recommended supplements, lion’s mane mushroom powder, a beautiful vessel to make her own bone broth, and an at-home blood biomarker test.

Check out Kate’s Wellness Diaries in full >>>

Melanie, editor at Nessie Sightings

PS: We’ll be sending a few readers some LMNT drink mixes! 🎉 🎉 Just hit reply telling me one of your favorite ways to hydrate, and we’ll send a variety pack to three random people who hit my inbox.

I’ve been scooping and whisking this daily brain care powder into my matcha each morning this week. I’m usually skeptical about nootropics, but Parable doesn’t classify itself as one. It’s focused more on long-term health over a quick boost. I also appreciate that all the active ingredients—like ginseng, green tea extract, and a smattering of B vitamins—in the powder are chosen by a team of neuroscientists. Anecdotally, I can’t say whether I’ve noticed a huge difference in how I feel, since it’s only been a week, but I have experienced a bit more mental clarity. Is that a placebo effect? Could be! But I’m intrigued by the product and trust the research, so I’m going to keep scoopin’ until I finish my pouch and see how consistent use affects my beautiful, aging brain. Also to note: Parable is intentionally tasteless, so from a culinary standpoint, it blends into my morning beverages pretty easily thanks to the accompanying whisk

These freezer food blocks are perfect for soup season and cramped fridges

New Hokas! Transports (for men and women) are designed primarily for city living, especially if you’re a commuter who loves cushy shoes

Instead of roses for Valentine’s Day, consider a rose-colored humidifier

If you’ve tried the Nutr machine to make your own nut milk, I want to hear from you! I’ve intermittently had this open in a tab on my computer for months out of intrigue. It’s also on sale right now

Just a nice adjustable weight bench under $100

I love the idea of giving your tush a facial (tushial?) before you hop in the shower

If your smartwatch style is less iPhone on your wrist and more a classic watch that sneaks in activity tracking and notifications, Garmin has a new stainless steel smartwatch

These silicone trays look like a game changer for cooking and meal prep

Organic Olivia has a new tincture—GlucoBitters—which is a botanical blend that is intended to help with blood sugar levels. You’re supposed to put a drop or two in water before a carb-heavy meal or dessert

Just a good-looking gluten-free granola

Kate Glavan says she’s a huge Huberman Lab fan and has been curious to try his supplement recommendations. As part of her Wellness Diaries, she chose L-Theanine (relaxation and alertness), Magnesium Threonate (brain health), and Tyrosine (energy, motivation, and mood) from Huberman Lab’s Momentous collection. And we’re giving our readers 20% off products from the human performance brand with the code NESSIE20

*The code is eligible for single purchases only (not subscriptions), and is good on all products and bundles across the site. One purchase per customer.

We’re trending away from those sports drink commercials with sweaty, high-intensity athletes desperate for an electrolyte and towards athleisure in a can

TikTok took millions of dollars to shill weight loss products

At the same time, TikTok creators are calling out diet culture

California wants to make and sell affordable insulin

John Legend’s skin care line is intended to be accessible, which is why all of the products fall between $10 and $15 (Remember when Brad Pitt dropped his skin care line and buying three of his products set you back $800?)

Content made for me: Nutritionists on their favorite Trader Joe’s dips

I don’t love anything coined as “anti-aging” but there’s a new TikTok trend about pillows that prevent fine lines and wrinkles

A fascinating profile of the scientists working to make medical devices work for everyone

Our favorite sunrise alarm clock (“I get it now”)

Our favorite green powder (“Best taste and impressive transparency”)

How to run outside when it’s cold

How to set up a home gym that fits your workout style

How to keep your social life when you stop drinking

Our favorite yoga block (“If you’re looking for a block that feels more ‘natural’ than a foam option”)

How to get the most out of a personal training session

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