Food Study Fridays: #3 - Ice Cream

As I write this issue of Food Study Friday, it's a sunny summer day.

Like most people, this time of year has my family hankering for sweet cold treats--especially ice cream. (Truth be told, my family and I love our ice cream all year long.)

So awhile ago, I wondered what exactly was in the ice cream we so regularly enjoyed. Aside from the obvious dairy cream and sugar, I mean.

What I found really surprised me. Such as the fact that most brands of ice cream don't actually contain "cream".

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Food Study Fridays: #2 - Whey Protein Powder

Many people use whey powders as a way to supplement their diet. They believe that this supplement offers a good source of protein that is low-calorie and low in carbohydrates. But what is the cost of getting all three of these benefits in one convenient scoop-able, mixable product?

Let's take a look at two whey protein powder products to see what exactly they're made of.

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