The Raw Food diet is based on eating foods that are unprocessed, unpasteurized and uncooked. Raw foodists believe that heating food at temperatures of 116 degrees or higher destroy enzymes that support digestion and absorption. There are two major types of raw foodists. Those who are vegans only consume organic fruits, vegetables and grains. There are also raw food omnivores, who consume raw plant-based products, raw dairy products and raw, usually dehydrated meats.

Whey protein has been used for years by bodybuilders as a way to get extra protein in a diet. Since active athletes tend to avoid fats, whey protein is seen as a way to keep muscles building and healing without fattening up the body. However, many average folk are beginning to use whey protein, which has led to a lot of confusion about what whey protein is, what it does, and whether it's safe. Here's a look at using whey protein for a muscle-building program, including the pros and cons of the supplement.