SCOUT· 32%18m·2026-11-04·ScienceWhy is everyone so obsessed with protein?
It’s impossible to ignore the latest nutrition trend: protein-maxxing. Stroll through the grocery store and you’ll find protein chips, protein-packed ice cream, and even sparkling protein water. Not to mention the FDA’s new upturned food pyramid, which puts steak and a roast chicken at the top. Where did this protein…
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