Men: 7 Crucial Things Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Your Health

You might be eating too much protein

You want to keep your body strong, you’re committed to exercise, strength-training, and a diet of muscle-friendly protein. Unfortunately, many men turn directly to protein supplements, which can be problematic when you’re taking them for an extended period of time. (These are much healthier ways to sneak in protein.) “Men are often the main consumers of protein supplements as part of a muscle-building routine, and the overconsumption of protein can actually stress the kidneys, and be a key indicator of increased cancer risk,” explains certified culinary health expert, Ken Immer. While your physician may ask you how you’re feeling and how much you drink, but they probably won’t ask you about how many scoops of chemical, powdery-stuff you add to a smoothie each week. A nutritionist, on the other hand, can help you get the body you want, without sacrificing your health.