We unpack the 2026 Federal Nutrition Guidelines with registered dietitian Lindsay Ford, translating the new visual into practical steps for energy, health, and performance. We focus on protein needs, carb quality, and habits that make consistency possible.

• history from pyramid to MyPlate to the new visual
• what actually changed and what stayed the same
• who the guidelines are for and how schools apply them
• dairy shifts and the missing clarity on alcohol and sugar
• updated protein targets for adults and why they matter
• how to calculate your daily protein range with examples
• whole grains versus refined carbs and why quality counts
• myth checking on carbs, saturated fat, breakfast, and sugar
• simple starting steps and the role of consistency
• practical tips for cooking at home and building momentum

If you ever have additional questions, you can email Lindsay Ford at lindsay@permissiontoeat.com or feel free to sign up for a one-on-one consultation to get a more individual approach to your nutrition moving forward.

A course without houses. A round that rewards silence. Anson Point at Palmetto Bluff opens a new chapter for our golf community, and we sat down with Director of Golf Operations James Swift to unpack the vision, the craft, and the calm behind it. From the first sketch with Coore & Crenshaw to opening-day jitters, James shares what it took to build a walkable course where the land leads and players can finally slow down.

We talk through the details that make Anson Point different: a par 71 with five par threes and four par fives, green-to-tee transitions measured in steps, and a routing that feels like a “wrinkled shirt” in the best way—natural contours that move the ball without feeling engineered. You’ll hear how agronomy veterans and a hospitality-forward staff shaped the experience on and off the fairways, including The Roost, our central turnhouse designed to keep the round social while preserving the quiet that defines the property.

James also reflects on the people side of golf: the touchpoints at arrival, the cadence of service throughout the day, and how walking with caddies reframes the game. Beyond playability and pace, we explore why disconnection is becoming a necessary part of wellness. With no residential backdrop and only the sound of wind and wildlife, Anson Point invites presence—less phone, more focus, deeper breaths, better golf.

We close with what’s next: phased amenities, thoughtful programming that respects member access, and a long view where Anson Point becomes a calm, connected hub within Palmetto Bluff. If you care about course design, member experience, or how nature-first golf can change your day, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share with a walking partner, and leave a quick review to tell us your favorite detail from your last quiet round.

We map a clear path from buzz to behavior by breaking down VO2 max, why it predicts longevity and health span, and how to train it with a smart blend of cardio and conditioning. We share simple tests, practical workouts, and a mindset for sustainable gains across the year.

• the four-corner plan for fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, recreation
• why VO2 max correlates with resilience and mortality risk
• cardio as base, conditioning as ceiling
• what a stronger heart means physiologically
• lab testing vs wearables and Bruce protocol
• practical benchmarks for cardio and conditioning
• how to interpret scores and track progress
• capacity and capability as twin longevity levers
• consistency over intensity as the core habit

We’re kicking off Wellness Week. If you’re signed up, it’s going to be an incredible experience. If you’re not signed up, feel free to get on the wait list.