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Some Background Questions For Clear-cut Strategies In Grass Fed Whey Isolate

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She has worked in oncology for over five years and consults with progressive health and technology companies in New York City. She's passionate about food and an equal lover of kale and chocolate. Follow Amanda on Twitter @AmandaBontempo and Instagram @amandabonbon. Eating adequate dietary protein is essential, especially during anti-cancer treatments. It's important to improve protein intake to better meet the increased demands that the body requires while on chemo, radiation and/or immunotherapies.  This is one of the recommendations that patients receive rather consistently from their medical teams. But recommendations on how to increase protein is imbued with myths and propaganda, which inevitably result in confusion.  Some people (including our brilliant doctors!) wrongly claim that red meat is required to maintain red blood cell health. Red meat is not required to maintain or to boost immunity, red blood cells or hemoglobin. Protein, B-vitamins and iron can be gotten fr...