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Rachel Shelton replied to the topic Protein Supplements in the forum Ask a Nutritionist 9 years, 8 months ago
Thank you Warren for your response! I appreciate the research you did on my question. When I was doing my own investigating on the topic, I found results that agreed with your findings, especially that it is more beneficial to get protein from whole food sources than from supplements. Supplements may be beneficial to those who are very physically…[Read more]
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Rachel Shelton replied to the topic Coconut Oil in the forum Ask a Nutritionist 9 years, 8 months ago
Coconut oil has been hyped as the latest miracle food and there are a wide variety of claimed benefits. These claims include; that it boosts brain function in people with Alzheimer disease, and helps with weight loss, cancer and HIV. Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat (1). Coconut oil is 47.3% lauric acid and 15.8% myristic acid, these…[Read more]
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Rachel Shelton started the topic Protein Supplements in the forum Ask a Nutritionist 9 years, 9 months ago
Are protein powders/supplements beneficial or is it better to get protein from food sources?
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Rachel Shelton became a registered member 9 years, 9 months ago