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whey allergy/butter question

I recently learned that I'm allergic to whey, which isn't to big of a deal because I'm good to go with cheese. The only other dairy product I eat is butter and I haven't been able …
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Should you refrigerate whey protein powder after opening?

Just curious, do people refrigerate their whey protein powder after opening?
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Is whey a useful supplement for women?

I am a female trying to lose fat/build muscle (5'5", 160lb). I crossfit 2-3 times a week, and walk every night. I have experimented with different macros across the board, but ha …
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Sweet Dairy Whey, Yea or Nay?

I generally try to stay away from protien powders, but I have a recipe that calls for it (I'm OK with dairy). So today at Whole Foods I found their 365 brand Whey Protein Powder …
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How bad is GNC’s Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60?

I have this in my cupboard from over a year ago before I adopted paleo/primal habits. How bad is this for my body? Is there anything good in it? Throw away or worth using the rest …
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Protein shakes. So easy, a caveman can do it!

I get it - cavemen didn't have protein powders in 5lb tubs. But, if they did, what would they use? I'm finishing up my Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Isolate from my pre-paleo days. A …
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Undenatured Whey Protein vs Whey Protein Isolate

I know whey protein is in the paleo gray-area, but when it comes to muscle growth and repair it's hard to beat. Is anyone knowledgeable about the differences/benefits between whey …
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Do protein drinks really make you fat?

I know the common conception in the paleo community for a long time has been that one really should get their food from whole sources and avoid processing of any kind. This concep …
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If I’m dairy-free, is there still a benefit to a post-workout whey protein shake?

My entire family is dairy-free. We don't even use butter. I've never had any adverse reaction to dairy (just don't care too much for it) but my husband is allergic to it so we all …
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How can you use sweet whey powder instead of whey concentrate?

Sweet whey powder (henceforth "SWP") is a byproduct of making cheese and is a commodity. The protein content of SWP is 13.1% protein by weight. The rest of it is largely sugar (7 …
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Grass fed whey vs. non-grass fed whey, is one superior?

looking for you people out there have used both GF and non-GF whey. Have you found one to be better than the other for 1. performance 2. health? I'm probably going to jump into som …
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Digestive enzyme with my whey protein shake

Hi all, Should I be taking a digestive enzyme with my post workout whey protein shake? If I should are there any you recommend? I drink Biochem brand Whey protein shake its abou …
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Do 100% protein shakes make you hungry?

Is it normal to be hungrier after having a protein shake? I have been including a protein shake or two a day into my diet by recommendation from my trainer, but I find on the days …
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Paleo Protein: Full range of amino acids and BCAA’s?

Beofre I started my paleo habit, I took a wide range of powders and supplements related to fitness. My question is simple: can the paleo diet's sources of protein supply all the es …
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Whole milk as a recovery drink?

Is whole, non-homogenized, creamline milk a good recovery drink? I know many people say drink chocolate milk post workout, and I was wondering if just an organic, grassfed, creamli …

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