According to Kris Gunnars, BSc, for Authority Nutrition, “whey protein is a mixture of proteins isolated from whey. Whey is the liquid part of milk that separates during cheese production. Milk actually contains two main types of protein… casein (80%) and whey (20%). Whey is found in the watery portion of milk. When cheese is produced, the fatty parts of the milk coagulate and the whey is separated from it as a by-product.” So, basically whey is made from the best, most nutritious and most protein-packed part of milk and cheese.
If you’re picturing the liquid on top of your yogurt or cottage cheese and you’re a little grossed about when you consider eating that, then hold up. When you consume whey, you actually use a powder that is mixed into smoothies and other recipes or food preparation. Or you might buy a product that already has whey baked into it—think protein bars or drinks. So why should you be making whey a part of your daily routine? Here are 7 benefits of whey protein that can and will change your body and your life.
