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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. ...

The worst foods for gut health and how they disrupt your entire system

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 06, 2025 · 9 min read

We often think of digestion as a simple mechanical process, but your microbiome is actually a complex endocrine organ that controls immunity, mood, and metabolism. Here is the clinical evidence on which foods cause the most damage and how to restore balance. “Think of your microbiome as a metabolic control center, not just a digestion ...

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

If your brain never shuts up about food, it is not a character flaw. It is a brain–body signal problem that you can dial down with the right mix of habits, hormones and, when needed, medication. “When a man tells me he wakes up thinking about food and goes to bed planning his next snack, ...

Is your diet sabotaging your hormones? The science of testosterone killing foods

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

Certain everyday staples — from fried takeout to sugary drinks and packaged snacks — act like “testosterone killing foods” by driving inflammation, belly fat, and hormone disruption in men. Here is what the science says, what to watch for, and how to eat to protect your testosterone. “Most men do not lose testosterone overnight. They ...

Volume eating: how to lose weight by eating more food, not less

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 02, 2025 · 12 min read

Volume eating swaps tiny portions for big plates packed with low-calorie, high-fiber foods. Here is how this strategy works, who it helps, and how to use it safely without wrecking your energy, hormones, or relationship with food. “Volume eating can be a smart way to feel full on fewer calories, but it only works long ...