Cedric Garrett, Author at Making The Most

Different Intermittent Fasting Methods: Find Your Best Fit

16:8, ADF, and OMAD compared: what the actual research shows about weight loss, metabolic effects, and which method people can realistically stick with.

Real Estate Market: Is It Time to Buy a Home?

Current mortgage rates, real price-growth forecasts, and the actual checklist for deciding whether to buy now versus keep renting in 2026.

Focus & Concentration: Nootropics vs Proven Fundamentals

Why sleep, exercise, and stress management beat most nootropic stacks—and which compounds (citicoline, caffeine+L-theanine) actually have evidence.

Cortisol & Body Fat: How Stress Hormones Ruin Your Shape

How chronic cortisol elevation drives fat storage, and the evidence-backed ways to actually lower it—cold exposure, walking, breathing, meditation.

Anti-Inflammatory Spices: A Practical Cooking Guide to Turmeric, Ginger, and More

Anti-Inflammatory Spices: A Practical Cooking Guide to Turmeric, Ginger, and More If you’re serious about managing inflammation, stress recovery, and overall health, your spice rack is one of the cheapest pharmacies in your kitchen. Anti-inflammatory spices aren’t just flavor boosters—they’re packed with compounds that actually work. I’ve been cooking with turmeric and ginger for years,…

Strawberry-Lemonade Shrub

A gorgeous, blush-pink syrup that balances sweet ripe strawberries with bright citrus and a gentle tang from golden balsamic vinegar, this shrub is the kind of pantry staple that makes every glass of seltzer feel like a special occasion. With just four core ingredients and mostly hands-off time, it comes together effortlessly and keeps in…

Dairy-Free Nut Cheese Recipe | Plant-Based Spread

This versatile plant-based nut cheese is a creamy, savory spread that transforms any meal. With a rich umami flavor from miso and bright notes from lemon, it’s perfect for anyone seeking a dairy-free alternative that works as a sauce, spread, or topping.