I’ve spent a great deal of my time and energy as a nutrition professional encouraging my clients, particularly men, to pursue a greater variety in their protein choices. I do this, of course, with their best health in mind and with the knowledge that each family of protein-containing foods carries
Gout is an extremely common form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting 4% of the U.S. population. Men, particularly as they age, are much more likely to sufferer from gout. More recent and troubling data suggest that the global incidence of gout has increased substantially, from 38.7 to 45.9 per 100,000 ,
An enlarged prostate, also referred to as benign prostate hyperplasia [BPH], is a relatively common concern that arises in men as they age. I’ve seen estimates suggesting that it may affect up to half of the male population who are 60 and older. Having an enlarged prostate does not increase
In certain demographics in Canada it is possible that up to around 1 in 3 people consume zinc below the recommended levels. Given that June is Men’s Health Month, and that Zinc intake is tied both to male testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction risk, I could hardly think of a
Ashwagandha, scientifically Withania somnifera, is a plant species that is perhaps best known for its use as a herbal remedy in Ayuverdic medicine. It is commonly sold in supplemental form, where it occupies 3 of the top 100 selling supplement spots on Amazon Canada. My regular readers will recall that
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and plays a major role in regulating a number of physical and sexual functions in men ranging from sex drive to muscle building. Low testosterone levels affect 5% of men aged thirty plus with that percentage increasing in older males as testosterone levels
I’m really excited to be announcing a significant personal milestone, my 10th print publication, which comes in the form of my brand new Macro Cookbook For Men. This book holds personal significance to me above and beyond the publication itself, as I’ve dedicated it to my dearly departed friend Josh
The notion that soy intake is unsuitable for males due to its negative interaction with testosterone & estrogen levels is one of the more problematic modern nutrition beliefs. It conflicts heavily with one of my primary nutrition philosophies which is to say that diversity in protein intake is a significant
