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.

Can You Eat Too Much Lettuce?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Joe Smyser

Eat your vegetables. You've probably heard that your entire life, and if you're like most Americans, you still have trouble eating as many "greens" as you're supposed to. With that in mind, it may be hard to imagine eating so much of a vegetable, like lettuce, that you worry about the equivalent of a lettuce overdose.