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.

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Does Cooking Food Affect Protein Content?

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Benna Crawford

The cost of food is escalating so quickly that a healthy diet becomes a financial as well as nutritional investment. To get the most from your foods, prepare them to retain the highest nutritional value.

Benna Crawford has been a journalist and New York-based writer since 1997. Her work has appeared in USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, and in professional journals and trade publications. Crawford has a degree in theater, is a certified Prana Yoga instructor, and writes about fitness, performing and decorative arts, culture, sports, business and education .