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What’s Your Workout Motivation?
Two years ago, I was at my heaviest: 185 pounds. This may not seem like a lot to some of you, but keep in mind that I’m pretty short – only 5’3”. According to any BMI calculator, I was obese (and I definitely looked it).
I wasn’t always that heavy. It just so happened I gained 30 pounds while in a 3-year relationship and working 40+ hours a more...
The USDA Redesigns the Food Pyramid — What’s Changed?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revised their nutrition guidelines for Americans. As a result, the food pyramid of the past has given way to a whole new way to visualize our diet.
The pyramid, which was divided into 6 different food groups (grains, veggies, fruits, meat and beans, oils and milk) is now a plate with 5 groups more...
Antioxidants May Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
We already know that antioxidants are good for us. After all, they can help prevent cancers as well as reduce and repair aging signs. Now you can add another benefit to their resume: A Harvard study found that antioxidants known as anthocyanins may reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 12 percent. These antioxidants are typically found in high more...
Lose More Fat By Slowing Down
Let’s face it: When we start a diet, we want results fast. That’s why fad diets are so popular – because they produce quick results. But when it comes to weight loss, faster isn’t necessarily better. In fact, it might even be dangerous.
So at what rate should you be losing weight? Most experts agree that 1-2 pounds a week is the ideal rate of more...
What to Look For in a Men’s Sunblock
Here at MenScience, we can't stress enough the important of proper sun care. When you're outside this summer, you need these two suncare basics: sunblock and lip balm. Both products provide the best protection against sun damage like wrinkles and dry skin. In the June 2011 issue of Men's Health, Deborah Sarnoff -- clinical professor of dermatology at New more...
Proteins vs. Carbs — Which Are Better?
Carbs get a bad rap. Lots of popular diets try to limtcarbs as much as possible. But are carbohydrates really bad for you? And what about the other nutrition powerhouse: protein? To help clear up common misconceptions, here’s a list of fast facts about both.
Carbohydrates
The Good: Let’s be realistic – you need at least some carbs. They provide more...
Hold the Sunscreen: You Might Need More Sun
A very large percentage of adults and children are simply not getting enough vitamin D, an essential nutrient that’s an antioxidant and critical for bones, muscles and metabolism. Part of the problem is that we’re not getting enough exposure to the sun; because sun causes our skin to age faster, a lot of us are quick to slap on some sunscreen -- more...
Should You Work Out While Sick?
These past couple days, I’ve been battling a cold. You know: the itchy throat, the chronic coughing and the runny nose. Unfortunately, this has also cut into my gym time – I’m in absolutely no mood to hit the treadmill or lift some weights. But because I’ve made a habit of going to the gym, I decided to suck it up and go anyway. Bad idea. I could more...
How Sore is Too Sore to Work Out?
We’ve all been sore after a workout, especially after trying out a new routine, increasing the amount of weights we lift, or running a little farther than usual. Some of us fitness buffs thrive off it – we don’t feel like we had a good workout unless we’re sore – while others hate the feeling. But what if the soreness doesn’t wear off in time more...
Reduce the caloric density of your food to lose weight
Simply defined, "caloric density" is how many calories per ounce your food has. High caloric density foods like cheese and fatty meats are the most effective way to make your calorie count go through the roof. So if you’re trying to tilt the calorie balance in your favor (consuming fewer calories than what you actually burn), try reducing the caloric more...
Healthy Snack Ideas for Men
So I’ve recently begun a new diet, and I’m having a hard time fighting off hunger between meals. As a result, I’ve found myself snacking on some things I should be avoiding – frozen yogurt, Starbucks latte and even donuts. After talking to some friends, I developed this list of healthy snacks to help me get through the day. This list is by no means more...
Help Fight Child Malnutrition
MenScience Androceuticals is helping the fight against child malnutrition by teaming up with Vitamin Angels, a non-profit organization that provides children worldwide with essential nutrients through vitamin supplementation. For each purchase of Daily Men’s Multivitamin, MenScience will donate 25 cents to Vitamin Angels in support of their mission to more...
Taking a Break from Exercise
I've always wondered how long it would take my body to lose the hard-gained benefits of exercising. Is it days? Weeks? Well, it turns out that if you've been exercising for more than six months, you can maintain most of that level of fitness for a few weeks -- but that's only if you still work out at least a couple times a week. After 2-3 months, your more...
Boost Your Metabolism
I recently rediscovered my love for coffee. Now, not a day goes by that I don’t stop for a cup of Joe before work or during my lunch break. While many of us need coffee to just get through the day – the caffeine kick is unmatched – its effects go beyond just waking us up in the morning.
Caffeine is a thermogenic. In other words, it’s a substance more...
10 Reasons Green Tea is Good for You
Its thermogenic effect helps burn more fat as well as boost energy levels and calorie burning.
Increases feeling of satiety when drank after a meal.
Contains polyphenols that may help protect brain cells.
It's a great face cleanser (e.g. green tea face mask).
It’s loaded with antioxidants that help protect against free radical damage.
It more...
New Study: Men Want More Sex
A study by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society reports that a majority of men (54 percent) and 42 percent of women were unhappy with the frequency of sex. For most men, the complaint was that they were not having sex as much as they wanted; in contrast, one-third of women complained they were having more sex than they more...
Antioxidant May Help Prevent Dementia
We all know that antioxidants are good for us. They’ve been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers and have been shown to help fight off aging signs. Now you can add another benefit to that list.
Astaxanthin (I’m not even going to attempt pronouncing it), an antioxidant found in fish and crustaceans, may help prevent dementia, which is a more...
Green Tea Can Help You Feel Full
I’m a huge fan of green tea in all its forms and uses, and if you’re a MenScience user, you probably know that we use green tea extensively in our skincare and nutritional products (e.g. green tea face mask and Thermogenic Formula). I always have my matcha green tea after lunch (instead of coffee) so I wasn't surprised when I came across a study more...
Are Low-Fat Diets Good for You?
Are low-fat diets good for you? Well, the answer is pretty simple: No, low-fat diets are not necessarily good for men’s health.
Experts say you should be getting around 30 percent of your daily caloric intake from healthy fats, that is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, mostly from vegetable sources like nuts and avocados. Your body actually more...
Consistency: The Key to Success
Throughout my life, my weight has always fluctuated greatly. I’ll be overweight for a while and then hit the gym to get in shape. It’s a cycle that I had grown used to until I decided to keep the excess weight off for good last January. I’m happy to say that it’s been over a year since I made that commitment and I’ve managed to keep off the 30+ more...
