Are you depressed, anxious, irritable, tired, overwhelmed or emotionally fragile? These types of mood disorders have become shockingly common, and in many cases, can easily be resolved.

Depression and anxiety in particular have become so prevalent that it’s extremely common for people to be taking medication for one or even both of these mood disorders. In fact, the incidence of depression and anxiety has tripled since 1990 and more than a quarter of the adult population in the United States suffers from one or more mood disorders.

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If you’re enjoying the convenience of whey protein, you may be paying for it with your health. Whey protein has nearly become ubiquitous in today’s fast paced culture, especially among athletes and weightlifters. Even if you’re not consuming whey protein powder directly, it’s being used in many of the processed foods and snack bars that you may be eating. Whether you’re trying to up your protein intake, add convenience to your diet, or both, your efforts may be backfiring on you.

How About Some Waste For Breakfast?

Whey is the liquid that is left over from the milk curdling process that’s used to make other dairy products. The dairy industry originally considered it a waste product and was dumping it just as you and I dump our garbage. That was until someone came up with the idea of processing it even further and selling it.

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