The #1 Nutrition Mistake Men in Midlife Make And Why It’s Not Your Fault
Most men don’t talk about the moment it hits them, the quiet, private moment when they look in the mirror and think, “Why isn’t this working anymore?”
You’re eating less than you used to. You’ve tried cutting carbs… then counting calories… then trying to “be good” during the week. Maybe you even followed the advice: move more, eat less, track your macros.
And for a while, it worked.
But now?
Your energy is unpredictable. Your gut feels off. Your strength isn’t what it used to be. Your patience is thinner, your sleep is lighter, and your weight seems to move in only one direction, no matter how disciplined you are.
Men in Midlife: You Probably Need to Eat More, Not Less
When most men in midlife think about losing weight or getting healthy, the first instinct is to eat less. Skip breakfast. Cut calories. Try intermittent fasting. Maybe just have a coffee and tough it out until lunch.
Sound familiar?
This might feel like discipline, but the truth is: many men are unknowingly under-eating—especially when it comes to nutrients, not just calories. And it’s wrecking their energy, hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.
Let’s break this down.
Butter: The Nutrient-Packed Superfood Men in Midlife Need
For years, we’ve been told that butter is bad for us. That it clogs arteries, raises cholesterol, and should be swapped for so-called "heart-healthy" spreads. But what if I told you that butter is actually one of the healthiest fats you can eat? And that the alternatives we’ve been sold are the real problem?
I know this because I grew up on a dairy farm. My grandmother churned butter straight from fresh, raw cow’s milk. The rich, creamy taste was unlike anything you’ll find on store shelves today.
We ate it every day—on potatoes, vegetables, rice, and steak.
And guess what?
No one was scared of butter.
No one was terrified of cholesterol.
And people weren’t dropping dead from heart disease at the rates we see today.