Little Miss Muffet She Sat On A Tuffet Eating Of Curds and Whey?

When this riddle was read to you, you probably didn't know what "whey" was and didn't really bother to ask.  As an adult, you may see it often - on protein powder containers, health and fitness magazines, recipes, etc. and the time has finally come:

What is whey anyways? 

Whey is the watery portion of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese. Whey protein is the protein found in whey. 

Protein drinks have become a very popular dietary supplement for improving athletic performance, as a food supplement, and overall general good health. Specifically, whey protein has been used as an alternative to milk for people with a lactose intolerance.

Does it have to be whey protein?
No, there are multiple protein powders out there such as soy protein and pea protein but as with any food supplement, I encourage you to do your homework and find out what may be the best one for you.

Little Miss Muffet

She sat on a tuffet

Eating of curds and whey

There came a great spider

Who sat down beside her

And frightened Miss Muffet away

 

Fun trivia - curds and whey is basically another way of saying cottage cheese