People tend to assume that, just because it’s whey protein, a particular protein supplement is automatically safe and healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Sometimes, these low-quality whey protein supplements sell because they're abnormally cheap. But that doesn't have to be the case every time. In fact, some very well-known and relatively costly whey protein supplements have been found to be contaminated with dangerous and otherwise unwanted substances. Despite what the lab...
Read MorePeople tend to assume that, just because it’s whey protein, a particular protein supplement is automatically safe and healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Sometimes, these low-quality whey protein supplements sell because they're abnormally cheap. But that doesn't have to be the case every time. In fact, some very well-known and relatively costly whey protein supplements have been found to be contaminated with dangerous and otherwise unwanted substances. Despite what the lab...
Read MoreLet's just put this out there: Before it makes it to you, most whey isn't the most appetizing thing in the world. When it's first separated from whole milk, whey is a slightly bitter, sickly pale, slimy liquid. This are even worse if the whey was poorly processed and burned – which happens often. When the whey gets overheated that “slightly bitter” taste is greatly amplified. Similar situations can arise with casein and plant-based protein powders, as well. So, to fix the situation, man...
Read MoreLet's just put this out there: Before it makes it to you, most whey isn't the most appetizing thing in the world. When it's first separated from whole milk, whey is a slightly bitter, sickly pale, slimy liquid. This are even worse if the whey was poorly processed and burned – which happens often. When the whey gets overheated that “slightly bitter” taste is greatly amplified. Similar situations can arise with casein and plant-based protein powders, as well. So, to fix the situation, man...
Read MoreWhen people think of protein supplements, they usually associate it with weight gain – even if that means gaining muscle. Because of this connection, though, individuals interested in losing weight as sometimes a little scared of protein supplements. So, let's get right down to the question at the root of that hesitation: Can protein supplements cause obesity? In truth, the answer is both Yes and No. Before you completely ditch protein supplements altogether, though, let's consider why ...
Read MoreWhen people think of protein supplements, they usually associate it with weight gain – even if that means gaining muscle. Because of this connection, though, individuals interested in losing weight as sometimes a little scared of protein supplements. So, let's get right down to the question at the root of that hesitation: Can protein supplements cause obesity? In truth, the answer is both Yes and No. Before you completely ditch protein supplements altogether, though, let's consider why ...
Read MoreFat has, over the past several decades, been depicted as a sort of dietary villain, rampaging through our bodies, shutting down arteries, and distorting our shape with mountains of body fat. And, based on this idea, low-fat varieties of foods are generally seen as “healthier.” This been extremely evident when it comes to milk and other dairy products – a market where low-fat options regularly outsell the more natural higher-fat versions. And, since most people who use whey protein powder t...
Read MoreFat has, over the past several decades, been depicted as a sort of dietary villain, rampaging through our bodies, shutting down arteries, and distorting our shape with mountains of body fat. And, based on this idea, low-fat varieties of foods are generally seen as “healthier.” This been extremely evident when it comes to milk and other dairy products – a market where low-fat options regularly outsell the more natural higher-fat versions. And, since most people who use whey protein powder t...
Read MoreFor many reasons, cancer and extreme weight loss often go hand-in-hand. In fact, about 40 percent of people with cancer report unexplained weight loss at the time of diagnosis and 80 percent of advanced cancer patients deal with weight loss and muscle loss – called cachexia. This loss of both total weight and muscle not only makes it make difficult to handle the demands of daily life, it can also make it more difficult for cancer patients to deal with the often harsh treatments used in these ...
Read MoreFor many reasons, cancer and extreme weight loss often go hand-in-hand. In fact, about 40 percent of people with cancer report unexplained weight loss at the time of diagnosis and 80 percent of advanced cancer patients deal with weight loss and muscle loss – called cachexia. This loss of both total weight and muscle not only makes it make difficult to handle the demands of daily life, it can also make it more difficult for cancer patients to deal with the often harsh treatments used in these ...
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