Have you gotten enough protein today?
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The craze has ushered in a slew of new protein-packed products — from bars and powders to popcorns and pancake mixes — and has sent many of us scrambling to the meat department at our grocery store to get our fix.
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In fact, one recent study found “U.S. meat consumption grew from 109 kg to 117 kg per capita between 2018 and 2023 and is projected to grow to 122 kg per capita in 2027.”
But should we be thinking twice about where our protein comes from and what dangers might be lurking if we jump mouth-first into a diet full of meat?
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