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Chicken and rice calories: the simple meal that can build muscle or quietly blow your cut

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 14, 2026 · 11 min read

Chicken and rice can be a high-protein, high-performance staple for men. But the calorie outcome depends less on the foods themselves and more on portions, oils, sauces, and how you “scale” the meal to your training and waistline goals. “Chicken and rice is a solid base meal for many men because it’s protein plus carbs. ...

Healthy carbonated drinks: The science behind the switch for men

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 13, 2026 · 9 min read

Traditional soda wrecks metabolic health and suppresses testosterone, but the new wave of functional fizzy drinks offers more than just lower sugar. Here is which ingredients actually support your gut, brain, and performance. “The transition from sugary soda to functional carbonated drinks is one of the highest-yield changes a man can make for his metabolic ...

Can you chew gum while fasting? What it means for ketosis and autophagy

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 08, 2026 · 9 min read

A stick of gum feels like “nothing,” but it still contains calories in many cases. Whether gum is a fasting-friendly tool or a fast-breaker depends on your goal: fat loss and ketosis, or a stricter fast aimed at cellular cleanup. “In fasting, the question isn’t just ‘does gum break a fast.’ It’s ‘which benefit are ...

Mediterranean diet snacks to optimize testosterone and heart health in men

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Jan 07, 2026 · 9 min read

Most men view snacking as a guilty pleasure or a quick fix for hunger, but the right choices can double as a tool for hormone optimization and cardiovascular protection. Here is how to fuel your body between meals using the principles of the world’s most evidence-based diet. “Snacking is often where a man’s diet falls ...

Healthy Subway options for men: how to find low fat fast food that doesn’t wreck your numbers

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Dec 25, 2025 · 12 min read

Fast food isn’t going away. The goal is to order like a man who wants better blood pressure, better labs, and better performance. Here’s how to build healthy Subway options and low fat fast food meals that actually support male metabolism. “For most men, the problem isn’t one fast food meal. It’s the default order ...