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There's lots of good stuff in whey protein supplements – not just protein. But, thanks to those other components, sometimes concerns or misconceptions tend to pop up. The fat content of whey, for example, has raised some concerns over the cholesterol in whey protein. Let's take a closer look at the fats in whey and see how these can influence your cholesterol levels. First, though, we need to discuss the different types of whey and their individual nutritional content. Concentrates and ...

There's lots of good stuff in whey protein supplements – not just protein. But, thanks to those other components, sometimes concerns or misconceptions tend to pop up. The fat content of whey, for example, has raised some concerns over the cholesterol in whey protein. Let's take a closer look at the fats in whey and see how these can influence your cholesterol levels. First, though, we need to discuss the different types of whey and their individual nutritional content. Concentrates and ...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

You would expect that the ingredients list on your whey protein supplement would be pretty short, right? I mean... it's whey protein. So it really should just contain whey. But, of course, that's not how things go. Tons of other ingredients and additives are thrown into the common whey protein supplement. And the situation is made even more complex and confusing by the addition of countless adjectives. Ingredients can be “isolated,” “concentrated,” “hydrolysated” and so on. For now, tho...

You would expect that the ingredients list on your whey protein supplement would be pretty short, right? I mean... it's whey protein. So it really should just contain whey. But, of course, that's not how things go. Tons of other ingredients and additives are thrown into the common whey protein supplement. And the situation is made even more complex and confusing by the addition of countless adjectives. Ingredients can be “isolated,” “concentrated,” “hydrolysated” and so on. For now, tho...

Artificial sweeteners – in various forms – are pretty ubiquitous these days, showing up in nearly every food out there. These substances have even managed to find their way in to so-called “diet,” “health” and fitness foods – which actually makes sense on paper. After all, most artificial sweeteners have virtually no caloric value, making them the obvious choice from individuals who want something sweet while trying to cut calories. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners tend to carry more p...

Artificial sweeteners – in various forms – are pretty ubiquitous these days, showing up in nearly every food out there. These substances have even managed to find their way in to so-called “diet,” “health” and fitness foods – which actually makes sense on paper. After all, most artificial sweeteners have virtually no caloric value, making them the obvious choice from individuals who want something sweet while trying to cut calories. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners tend to carry more p...

Just like men, women can experience some fantastic benefits from taking protein powder. But – also just like men – women need to choose their protein powder wisely to be sure that their getting the best product for their money. So... what does that mean? What exactly is the best protein powder for women? Grass-fed and Organic – It might not seem like a big deal, but the diet and living conditions of the cow that produced your whey or casein can have a large impact on the end product. We...

Just like men, women can experience some fantastic benefits from taking protein powder. But – also just like men – women need to choose their protein powder wisely to be sure that their getting the best product for their money. So... what does that mean? What exactly is the best protein powder for women? Grass-fed and Organic – It might not seem like a big deal, but the diet and living conditions of the cow that produced your whey or casein can have a large impact on the end product. We...