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Low calorie protein shakes: How to keep muscle while cutting fat

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 17, 2025 · 11 min read

Cutting calories usually means losing size, but the right protein strategy can flip the script. Here is the science behind using low calorie protein shakes to burn fat while protecting hard-earned lean mass. “When you are in a calorie deficit, your body looks for energy anywhere it can find it, including your muscle tissue. A ...

CGM for nondiabetics: when it helps, when it misleads, and how men can use it well

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 17, 2025 · 11 min read

Continuous glucose monitors are no longer just for diabetes care. Here’s what the best evidence says about cgm for nondiabetics, what the numbers can and cannot tell you, and how men can turn glucose data into better training, body composition, and long-term cardiometabolic health. “For most healthy men, a CGM is optional, not essential. The ...

The definitive guide to high protein fast food for men who lift

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 16, 2025 · 11 min read

Building muscle requires consistency, but modern life often demands convenience. Here is how to navigate the drive-thru to find high protein, low fat options that support hypertrophy without wrecking your metabolic health. “Your muscles don’t care if the protein comes from a Tupperware container or a drive-thru window, provided the amino acid profile is complete. ...

Metabolic confusion diet: can calorie cycling help men lose fat without stalling?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 14, 2025 · 12 min read

Metabolic confusion is a calorie-cycling approach that alternates higher- and lower-calorie days. The promise is fewer plateaus and less misery. Here’s what the evidence says, how to build a metabolic confusion meal plan, and how men can use it without sacrificing muscle, training, or hormones. “Metabolic confusion sounds like a hack, but the body isn’t ...

The anabolic crunch: Are protein chips a viable tool for male metabolic health?

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Dec 13, 2025 · 10 min read

Traditional potato chips are a caloric landmine for men focused on leanness and longevity. Protein chips promise a solution—high-protein, low-carb satisfaction—but the processing required to turn milk into a crisp raises valid questions about nutrition and heart health. “When a patient asks if protein chips are ‘healthy,’ I have to ask what they are comparing ...