Rich and Famous Food

The world of the rich and famous is fascinating for many of us. They lead the life many of us want and they do what we only dream of us. Being a food fanatic, this time we’ll have a look at the most expensive foods in the world, most expensive drinks, deserts or spices. 1. Saffron, a spice grown worldwide, is derived from the saffron crocus flower. A pound of dry saffron (0.45 kg) requires 50,000–75,000 flowers to make, meaning an entire football field of these flowers. Requiring so much resources and labor, prices for the spice go around US$500/pound to US$5,000/pound (US$1100–US$11,000 per kilogram). 2. The most expensive nut in the world is the Macadamia nut. The macadamia tree produces nuts only after it’s...

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9 Reproductive Problems You Can Prevent

By Steve Mazzucchi, Men's HealthMen's HealthWe men are a little uncomfortable with our genitals. Girls rock skirts sans undies (thanks, Britney), but most guys wouldn't dare don a kilt. R-rated movies showcase female pink parts, but they cover Borat's junk with a black rectangle. And while women have an entire area of medicine dedicated to the health of their private regions, if it wasn't for the hernia check, we men would hardly drop trou at the doctor's office.The result? When it comes to caring for some of our most critical equipment—the stuff we need to, you know, keep our species going—we're virtually clueless. And that ain't good, because a lot can happen to a man's penis, testicles, and prostate: itchiness, infection, pain, bumps, sores, growths, rashes, burning, drooping, swelling,...

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1 Dumbbell, 650 Muscles

1 Dumbbell, 650 MusclesIt's the simplest total-body workout ever.Editors of Men's HealthHere's a new approach for the new year: Use one dumbbell instead of two. By not tracking reps in this fast routine, you'll focus on form and trigger more muscle fibers, says creator C. J. Murphy, co-owner of Total Performance Sports in Everett, Mass. Complete the circuit by doing each exercise for 45 seconds. Rest one minute. Repeat two or three times. Start with a 15-pound dumbbell. Add weight as you progress, but don't go so heavy that you need to rest between exercises.1. WoodchopperWith arms nearly straight and feet just beyond shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell over your right shoulder. Bend your knees and forcefully rotate your torso left as you...

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Abs in No Time

Grab a medicine ball for an intensified crunch workout that will flatten your belly before beach season.By the Editors of Men's HealthGet ripped fastIn these days of bogus infomercials, fat-burning concoctions, and fitness contraptions that promise incredible abs, there's something reassuring about a workout with a medicine ball. The heft of a vintage medicine ball makes us want to put on gray sweats and start heaving it around with the fellas, grunting contentedly. On the other hand, you can take the vintage thing too far. Leather is out; vinyl is in. Medicine balls now have easier-to-grab surfaces, and they come in many sizes and weights. (They still need a new name, though. Medicine?!)What are you waiting for?Here's a leave-me-alone, in-a-hurry,...

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5 Sleep Myths Busted

It accounts for a third of your life and a big chunk of your health and longevity. So why aren't you sleeping enough?By Jim Gorman, Men's HealthWhat a night. The woman of your dreams appeared. Your pulse raced. Heavy breathing ensued. You do remember it, right? Oh, wait, you were asleep. And that's not all you missed. Under cover of night, sleep floods your veins with age-defying human growth hormone. Sleep raises an army of T cells and sends them into battle against colds and infection. Sleep resets the appetite controls that tell you to not hit the turn signal when you pass a McDonald's. And, of course, sleep helps you above the neck as well as below the belt."It stabilizes your waking brain, makes you more alert, and allows you to process...

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