| muscle men do it. Petite yoga instructors do it. | | | | lactoperoxidase (promote gastrointestinal health and |
| Dieters do it. Even grandmothers do it. They all use | | | | immunity). |
| whey protein powders. | | | | In his book, The New Nutrition, Medicine for the |
| Whey’s image has certainly changed a lot | | | | Millennium (Apple, 1995), Dr. Michael Colgan cites |
| since “little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, | | | | numerous studies supporting the use of whey protein |
| eating her curds and whey.” Until the 1960s, | | | | for helping with weight loss, immune support, bone |
| whey was considered a waste product of cheese | | | | health, muscle building, and hormonal support. |
| making and was fed to livestock or disposed of in | | | | Frequently used to build strength and muscularity, it is |
| rivers and streams. | | | | effective for supporting weight loss by stabilizing |
| You’ve Come a Long Whey | | | | blood sugar levels and encouraging fat loss. Whey |
| Nowadays whey protein is in big demand. Through | | | | protein supplementation has been shown to support |
| the innovative use of sophisticated filtration methods, | | | | the healing process of those who are ill or injured. In |
| the liquid whey’s fat and carbohydrate | | | | combination with regular weight-bearing exercise, |
| content are minimized, while the proteins are | | | | whey protein supplementation can help elderly people |
| concentrated and isolated. Low temperature | | | | retain lean muscle tissue as they age. |
| spray-drying methods transform the liquid to a | | | | Once considered an exclusive supplement for the |
| powder without denaturing the proteins. | | | | gym crowd, whey protein powders have become |
| Typically, whey protein concentrates yield 80 percent | | | | mainstream and are now used by people of all ages |
| protein, while isolates provide 90 percent. | | | | and activity levels. |
| Concentrates tend to be more popular because of | | | | Organic Blueberry Protein Shake |
| the lower cost and milder taste. | | | | Not your typical protein drink, this homemade |
| Pure whey protein powders are virtually fat-free and | | | | blueberry whey protein shake is loaded with |
| very low in carbohydrates and lactose. Many | | | | phytonutrients and antioxidants. |
| lactose-sensitive people tolerate whey proteins well. | | | | 1 cup (250 mL) organic apple juice |
| If an individual has a milk allergy, however, whey | | | | 3 Tbsp (20 g) plain, unsweetened or natural |
| protein powders are not advised, and fermented soy | | | | vanilla-flavoured whey protein powder |
| powder or other non-dairy protein sources are best. | | | | ½ cup (125 mL) organic blueberries |
| Body Benefits | | | | ½ cup (125 mL) ice (crushed) |
| Whey protein is a naturally rich source of protein | | | | 1 tsp (5mL) organic maple syrup |
| microfractions including lactoferrin (powerful | | | | Pour apple juice into blender. Add whey protein |
| antioxidant effects), glycomacropeptides (reduces | | | | powder. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Add |
| appetite, aids in digestion and absorption of protein, | | | | blueberries, crushed ice, and maple syrup (optional). |
| anti-microbial and anti-bacterial), immunoglobulins, beta | | | | Blend on high speed for another 60 seconds until light |
| and alpha-lactalbumins, serum albumin, and | | | | and frothy. Pour into glass. Sip and enjoy. |