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Why is the US currently obsessed with protein? (feddit.org)
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Every food commercial, advertisement, and packaging in the US is currently protein obsessed. I just bought 3 burritos, and the most noticeable thing on the entire package is its protein content. TV commercials about waffles are advertising that they have X amount of protein per serving. The products in my jobsite's vending machine have protein all over every package.

Did America have a protein thing recently?

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[–] 153 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (9 children)

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the nature of advertising.

A while back during the gluten-free craze my laundry detergent proudly had “gluten-free” on the packaging.

EDIT: I learned it’s possible for plant-based detergents to have contact with gluten, so for those with zero tolerance it can be a concern.

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  • [–] 71 points 2 days ago (2 children)

    GMO free water is my favourite

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    I would very much like to know if that's true. Removing every pollutant from water isn't easy.

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  • [–] 43 points 2 days ago (3 children)

    So while it sounds insane for detergent to label itself gluten-free, for people with severe gluten sensitivity toiletries, cosmetics, and other non-consumable items can still cause them symptoms with exposure, or so I've been told by someone I know with gluten intolerance. Whether this is an exaggerated concern or not, there is demand (albeit small) for such products.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 days ago* (1 child)

    I only just found out that I have a severe gluten intolerance, but not coeliac.

    My wife and I used to make fun of all the random products that had GF labels, but now we understand the reason for them. There’s so many household items that just contain gluten as a thickening or binding agent and the labels are actually a huge help.

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  • [–] 34 points 2 days ago (4 children)

    My dog shampoo proudly states that it has not been tested on captive animals.. so I'm left wondering if they've tested it on free animals, or if I should think twice about using it on my dogs.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    Animal testing typically involves injecting chemicals or rubbing directly into purpose-made abrasions or the eyes of animals. It is MUCH more brutal than it sounds.

    Im sure they washed dogs with the final formula.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 days ago*

    Animal testing typically involves injecting chemicals or rubbing directly into purpose-made abrasions or the eyes of animals

    Man...why are we like this...

    Animal testing doesn't even guarantee that it'll react the same way in/on humans. We have so many other options and yet we continue cruel practices because tradition. Ugh.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    I always thought this meant "this specific product was not tested on animals but the research it is based on maybe probably involved animal testing." Like there's some foundational knowledge that forms the basis of "how to make a shampoo", and that knowledge may be gotten through some unethical means.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    From Celiac.org

    Do I have to use special gluten-free soaps, shampoos and lotions if I have celiac disease? Can gluten be absorbed through the skin?

    No. Gluten cannot be absorbed through your scalp or skin. It must be ingested to affect those with Celiac disease.

    https://celiac.org/2016/05/20/9-questions-about-celiac-disease-answered/

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  • [–] 3 points 2 days ago

    Is that even a concern for people with celiac disease? I know you’re not supposed to spend a lot of time in a bakery just because of airborne flour, but how much fucking gluten were they putting in detergent to begin with??

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