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Nutrients

Watermelon and Lycopene: How Much Is in a Cup?

A cup of diced watermelon has about 6.9 mg of lycopene, more than a cup of raw tomato. Here's how variety, flesh color and storage change that number, with USDA data.

Nov 3, 2026

Guides

Red Meat and Prostate Cancer: What the Research Shows

Is red meat linked to prostate cancer? The big reviews call the evidence limited and inconclusive. Here's what WCRF, WHO and the largest studies found, and what they couldn't show.

Nov 2, 2026

Fish

Best Sardines: A Tinned Fish Buying Guide

Best sardines to buy as of October 2026: brisling and pilchard tins compared, olive oil or water packed, skinless boneless options and label terms explained.

Oct 30, 2026

Recipes

Pumpkin Seed Pesto: A Simple Basil Sauce

Toasted pumpkin seeds stand in for pine nuts in this quick basil pesto. Makes about 1 cup in 15 minutes, with dairy-free and no-basil swaps, a USDA nutrition estimate and safe storage tips.

Oct 29, 2026

Tomatoes

Best Canned Tomatoes: Whole, Crushed, Paste and What the Labels Mean

Best canned tomatoes as of October 2026: whole, crushed, paste and passata compared, with San Marzano and DOP label terms explained for buyers and cooks.

Oct 28, 2026

Recipes

Sardines on Toast with Lemon and Herbs

Garlic-rubbed toast topped with canned sardines and a quick lemon, shallot, caper and parsley salad. Serves 2 in about 10 minutes, with a USDA nutrition estimate.

Oct 27, 2026

Nutrients

Walnuts Nutrition Facts: Omega-3, Fiber and Serving Sizes

Walnut nutrition per ounce, 100 g and cup from USDA data: calories, protein, ALA omega-3, minerals, English vs. black walnuts, and how they compare with other nuts.

Oct 26, 2026

Guides

How to Get a PSA Test Without Insurance (And What Your Number Actually Means)

A PSA test is a blood test measuring prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland, reported in ng/mL. It is information, not a diagnosis: a high result has many causes besides cancer, and a low result rules nothing out. Men typically discuss testing around age 50, earlier with a family history. Without insurance, you can order one online through HealthLabs for $49, get the draw at a local CLIA-certified lab, and see private results within 1–3 business days.

Oct 23, 2026

Guides

Olive Oil Buying Guide: Extra Virgin, Light and What the Label Means

How to pick the best olive oil: what extra virgin, light and cold pressed mean under USDA, FDA and California rules, plus six bottles for how you cook.

Oct 23, 2026

Guides

Best Kitchen Scales for Portioning Nuts, Seeds and Grains

Five digital kitchen scales compared on published specs: capacity, 1-gram readings, power and size, plus a USDA gram chart for nuts, seeds and grains.

Oct 22, 2026

Nutrients

Foods High in Vitamin D: A Ranked List

21 foods ranked by vitamin D per serving from USDA data, from trout and salmon to UV-treated mushrooms and fortified milk, with % Daily Value.

Oct 21, 2026

Recipes

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

Broccoli roasted at 425°F with olive oil, then finished with garlic, lemon zest and juice. Serves 4, with nutrition estimates from USDA data.

Oct 20, 2026

Recipes

Baked Salmon With Lemon and Dill (20 Minutes)

Sheet-pan salmon with lemon, dill and olive oil, baked at 400°F to 145°F inside. Serves 4, with omega-3 figures from USDA data.

Oct 13, 2026

Recipes

Red Lentil and Tomato Soup (One Pot, 45 Minutes)

A one-pot red lentil soup with canned tomatoes, carrots and cumin. About 6 servings, with fiber figures from USDA data.

Oct 13, 2026

Nutrients

Foods High in Magnesium: Per-Serving Table (USDA Data)

Magnesium per serving in 21 foods, from pumpkin seeds and chia to beans and spinach, with % Daily Value and the supplement upper limit.

Oct 13, 2026

Eating Pattern

Mediterranean Diet for Men: What It Is and What the Research Shows

What a Mediterranean-style eating pattern looks like, how the Dietary Guidelines define it, and what a 24-year Harvard study found in men with prostate cancer.

Oct 13, 2026

Soy

Is Soy Good for Men? What the Hormone Studies Show

Does soy lower testosterone? What a 2021 meta-analysis of 41 clinical studies found, plus protein per serving of tofu, tempeh, edamame and soy milk.

Oct 13, 2026

Nutrients

Omega-3 Foods: EPA, DHA and ALA per Serving (USDA Data)

Omega-3 content of 18 fish, seeds, nuts and oils per serving from USDA data, split into EPA, DHA and plant ALA, plus what the prostate research shows.

Oct 13, 2026

Recipes

Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in Tomato and Pepper Sauce

An easy skillet shakshuka with canned tomatoes, red peppers, cumin and paprika, with eggs poached on top. Serves 3 to 4.

Oct 13, 2026

Nutrients

High-Fiber Foods: Grams per Serving (USDA Data)

Fiber per serving in 21 foods, from split peas and lentils to raspberries and oats, with % Daily Value and how much men need.

Oct 13, 2026

Drinks

Green Tea and the Prostate: What FDA and Cochrane Found

What the FDA and a Cochrane review concluded about green tea and prostate cancer, how much caffeine a cup has, and why extracts are different from tea.

Oct 13, 2026

Recipes

Simple Tomato Sauce With Olive Oil (Canned Tomatoes, 35 Minutes)

An easy pantry tomato sauce from canned tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and olive oil, with lycopene figures from USDA data for the ingredients.

Oct 13, 2026

Nutrients

Foods High in Selenium: Per-Serving Table (USDA Data)

Selenium per serving in 19 foods, from Brazil nuts and tuna to eggs and brown rice, with % Daily Value and the 400 mcg upper limit.

Oct 13, 2026

Nutrients

Foods High in Lycopene: A Per-Serving Table (USDA Data)

Lycopene per serving in 18 everyday foods, from tomato paste to watermelon, using USDA FoodData Central figures, plus what cooking and oil change.

Oct 13, 2026