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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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[–] 3 points 6 days ago (1 child)

On the contrary, getting too much fiber is quite easy, especially if supplemented, and getting too much of it can have highly negative consequences.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    Yeah I’m sure if you go eat a bunch of psylum husk it will clog you up. Almost nobody is doing that. Statistically speaking (at least if you are American or European) you aren’t eating enough fiber in your diet and you are getting more protein than your body requires.

    (Also most dietary supplements aren’t that great for you and are never as good as just eating better)

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