Dear Readers, I know that is has been awhile since I've posted on my blog, but what can I say life is busy and this past spring has been full of academic celebrations, weddings, and travel to scientific conferences. Needless to say, I'm back at it and working to provide my readers with some nutrition focused and science-worthy information. The topic of this month's blog post is protein. Perhaps you've already heard that protein is an essential nutrient in the diet that hel