Famous Jewelry Collections: Your DNA isn't your destiny 🧬

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Your DNA isn't your destiny 🧬

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Your genes, your gains, and your protein shelf — today's edition is coming in with receipts:

Turns out your genetic hand isn't nearly as fixed as you've been told — diet has real power here.
Jim Stoppani breaks down exactly why building muscle after 50 is less about effort and more about leucine timing .
Before you grab another protein shake, there's something the label really doesn't want you to notice .

— Jared Koch, Clean Plates Founder

Your DNA isn't your destiny — here's where diet comes in

Turns out your genes load the gun, but what you eat pulls the trigger.

This piece breaks down how diet shapes the way your genes actually express themselves — and it's more actionable than you'd think.

You can't rewrite your DNA, but you've got more control over the story than most people realize.

READ THE SCIENCE

Self-Care Kids Can Start Doing Themselves

There comes a point when kids want to do everything themselves, but brushing, washing, and grooming still tend to require a lot of parental reminders. Frida for Kids is designed for that in-between stage.

Made specifically for ages 6–11, the collection takes the everyday basics they're learning to manage on their own and makes them easier and more fun to use. From oral and body care to hair care and grooming, each product brings Frida's problem-solving approach to routines kids are finally ready to take some ownership of.

Give them a little more independence (and yourself fewer reminders).

LEARN MORE ABOUT FRIDA FOR KIDS

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Building Muscle After 50 — Jim Stoppani, PhD, breaks down anabolic resistance with Gary Brecka, explaining why hitting a leucine threshold — not just total protein — determines whether a meal actually triggers muscle growth, and why he takes BCAAs 30 minutes before eating. Watch the interview

Protein Shake Label Red Flags — Many ready-to-drink protein shakes are loaded with added sugars, gums, and preservatives that undermine the health benefits you're paying for — here's what to look for before buying another one. Watch the breakdown

Baked Purple Sweet Potato Fries — Inspired by the diets of the world's longest-living populations, this simple baked purple sweet potato fry recipe is a nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich swap for your usual side. See the recipe

Medicine's Hidden Racial Bias — Dr. Joel Bervell discovered that a common medical device was calibrated using data that excluded Black patients — a gap he never encountered in his medical school curriculum, with real consequences for diagnosis and treatment. Watch the video

Foods That Spike Diabetes Risk — Dr. Eric Berg lists the specific fried, processed, and sweetened foods — from fast food fries to doughnuts — most likely to raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk, and explains why they're so damaging metabolically. See the full list

The Biology Behind Sugar Cravings — Late-night sugar cravings after a clean day of eating aren't a willpower failure — they're often a physiological signal, and understanding the real cause is the key to finally breaking the cycle. Watch the explanation

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Frida for Kids is designed for the in-between stage — ages 6 to 11 — when kids want to do everything themselves but still need a nudge. The collection covers oral care, body care, hair care, and grooming, making everyday basics easier and more fun to use. Give them a little more independence, and yourself fewer reminders.