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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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[–] 6 points 6 days ago (1 child)

For sure! Especially millennials - there's way too many of us dying from colon cancer these days.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 days ago

    Yeah, you'd think the least pleasant sounding type of cancer would convince people. I know reducing my cancer risk and having better digestion have made eating beans and fruit a no brainer. And the psylium husk has been a massive boon.

    Protein on the other hand. If you don't have a reason to suspect it's too low you're probably getting enough.

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