Protein Guide: Benefits of Shakes, Whey & Lean Sources

Protein shakes can be beneficial for hair and muscle growth, but too much protein may cause kidney damage. Identify the best lean sources like beans and eggs while understanding the differences between whey and casein for your diet.

Ferritin Rich Foods

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Angel Lancaster

The body requires iron to function properly; specifically, it supports the blood in your body and forms the central part of hemoglobin. The foods in your diet supply all the iron that you need--at least that is the theory.

Angel Lancaster has been writing for publications since 2008. She writes about health, fitness, medical techniques and procedures and alternative medicine. She is a certified personal trainer and has experience in bodybuilding and personal nutrition. Her work appears on eHow and she has written a column for the "Lebanon Chamber of Commerce" newspaper. Lancaster attended Clayton College of Natural Medicine for naturopathy.