It's One Of The Fastest-Growing Snacks In The Nation. It Also Comes With A Concerning Risk.
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Food journalist Elizabeth Dunn tells the hosts of HuffPost's "Am I Doing It Wrong?" podcast why they should consider steering clear of this beloved food.
Have you gotten enough protein today?
This question may have crossed your mind recently, as more and more Americans are becoming obsessed with their intake of the macronutrient.
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.
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?
