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NutritionCore Habits

The 5 Foundational Supplements Everyone Needs for Maximum ROI on Health

After years of studying Dr. Rhonda Patrick's research, Huberman's protocols, and running my own experiments — here are the 5 foundational supplements that deliver the highest ROI on your health span. Backed by peer-reviewed science, not marketing hype.

Yeswanth Varma·Apr 4, 2026·18 min read

TechnologyAI

AI Integration Is Not a Chatbot on Your Landing Page

We integrated AI into 4 products without a single chatbot. Here's our framework for finding the 3 highest-value AI touchpoints in any product.

Yeswanth Varma·Mar 27, 2026·2 min

TechnologyBuilding Products

Why Mobile-First Isn't a Feature — It's the Only Viable Path in India

85% of India's internet users are mobile-only. We built 4 products for this reality — here's our framework for choosing PWA vs native and why performance budgets matter more than feature lists.

Yeswanth Varma·Mar 24, 2026·2 min

TechnologyBuilding Products

Agentic Development Killed Our Roadmap (And Our Products Are Better For It)

We shipped 4 products in 90 days by replacing the traditional SDLC with agentic loops. Here's what worked, what broke, and why we're never going back.

Yeswanth Varma·Mar 19, 2026·2 min

EnduranceNutrition

The Mighty Mitochondria (The Ultimate Engines of Nature)

Explores mitochondrial health and how lifestyle factors impact cellular energy production. Persistent fatigue may signal mitochondrial dysfunction rather than simple tiredness.

Yeswanth Varma·Jun 14, 2024·4 min

FoodDessert

Protein Brownie Bites

Super clean, easy to make, flourless, vegan friendly, nutritious brownies prepared in batches to satisfy sweet cravings with a clean dessert option.

Priya Jampana·May 22, 2022·1 min

Core HabitsEndurance

The Untapped Energy State (Nutritional Ketosis)

Explores nutritional ketosis as a metabolic state where your body adapts to burning fat over carbohydrates as its primary fuel.

Yeswanth Varma·Nov 23, 2021·5 min

FoodDessert

Cravings: The Everyday Battles

Explores the psychological and physiological nature of food cravings, distinguishing them from genuine hunger.

Yeswanth Varma·Jun 30, 2021·7 min

Core HabitsNutrition

Quit Smoking for Your Heart and the Hearts That You Love

Explores tobacco addiction mechanisms, personal quit-smoking experiences, and strategies for cessation through the 3A framework.

Yeswanth Varma·May 18, 2021·11 min

FoodNutrition

Apricot Bliss Balls

Nutrient-dense spring snack combining dried apricots with nuts and plant-based protein, ideal for hikes and workouts.

Priya Jampana·Apr 12, 2021·2 min

EnduranceRunning

Injury-Free Running

Running should be approached as a lifestyle practice rather than a short-term goal. Sprinters are born, Marathoners are made.

Yeswanth Varma·Apr 1, 2021·5 min

FoodDessert

Cocoa Fig Balls

Energy balls made from figs and dates, rich in antioxidants and complex carbohydrates that promote good health.

Priya Jampana·Mar 11, 2021·2 min

Core HabitsEndurance

Why? When? and How? Should I Fast

Three frameworks for fasting practices: daily circadian rhythm fasting, monthly Ekadashi fasting, and yearly seasonal fasting.

Yeswanth Varma·Feb 24, 2021·9 min

FoodNutrition

Nut Butters

Three homemade nut butter recipes: almond mixed nuts and seed butter, peanut butter, and chocolate hazelnut spread.

Priya Jampana·Feb 16, 2021·4 min

AdventuresEndurance

100 Hour Fast!!

Chronicles a personal 100-hour fasting experiment, exploring the physiological and mental benefits of prolonged water fasting.

Yeswanth Varma·Jan 24, 2021·11 min

FoodNutrition

Falafel

A protein-rich vegetarian dish featuring this Middle Eastern fast food that originated in Egypt, with accompanying sauce recipes.

Priya Jampana·Jan 21, 2021·3 min

FoodDessert

Banana Nut Bread (Vegan)

A vegan banana nut bread recipe featuring super ripe bananas, transforming overripe fruit into a moist, guilt-free treat without refined sugars.

Priya Jampana·Jan 2, 2021·3 min

EnduranceAdventures

200 Miles - #TheEpicBikeRide

Chronicles an epic 200-mile bicycle journey from New York City to Washington DC, burning 11,000 calories while crossing five states in a single day.

Yeswanth Varma·Sep 10, 2020·9 min

EnduranceRunning

Run with Your Heart not Muscle (Heart Rate-Based Training)

Comprehensive guide to heart rate-based training as an alternative to pace-focused running, advocating training within aerobic zones.

Yeswanth Varma·Jul 7, 2020·11 min

FoodDessert

Chocolate Almond Truffles

Rich, chocolaty, nutty and addictive vegan bites that serve as a great replacement for chocolates, rich in nutrition, gluten free and refined sugar free.

Priya Jampana·Jul 6, 2020·2 min

DrinksEndurance

Super Drinks

Three nutrient-dense beverage recipes inspired by endurance training and traditional wellness practices: Chia Iskate, Moringa Lassi, and Beet Juice.

Priya Jampana·Jun 29, 2020·3 min

FoodRecipe

Beet the Heat

Highlights how beets enhance athletic performance through increased oxygen intake (up to 20%) with a recipe for Beet Cucumber Yogurt Raita.

Priya Jampana·Jun 28, 2020·2 min

EnduranceWeight Loss

From Drifting to Progression in Life

Personal transformation journey from 245 pounds to losing 60 pounds over 14 months, progressing from gym workouts to ultramarathons and 100-mile bike rides.

Yeswanth Varma·May 25, 2020·10 min

EnduranceRunning

Manhattan Perimeter Run

A comprehensive guide for running the Manhattan perimeter -- a 36-mile (60-kilometer) urban ultramarathon around New York City.

Yeswanth Varma·Dec 24, 2018·12 min

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The blog.

The 5 Foundational Supplements Everyone Needs for Maximum ROI on Health

AI Integration Is Not a Chatbot on Your Landing Page

Why Mobile-First Isn't a Feature — It's the Only Viable Path in India

Agentic Development Killed Our Roadmap (And Our Products Are Better For It)