You Absolutely Get Enough Protein. Here's Why.

Worried you don’t? Most people worry about this. So, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing. Odds are, you do. In fact, odds are, you probably get too much.

The food industry—and just about any health and wellness publication or website—has done one hell of a job convincing us that we are all lacking in adequate protein. There are protein powders, bars, infused cereals, ice creams, breads and yes, even water. The protein supplements market is huge and getting bigger every year. A recent report by Grand View Research, Inc., estimates that by the year 2025, it will reach $21.5 billion. All of which leaves us, erroneously, in search of massive quantities of protein to stuff down our gullets on the daily.

HealthAudie MetcalfMarch 6, 2020Most PopularComment

You Don’t Really Need A Protein Powder. Here’s Why.

Everyone’s sliding into my DMs with this FAQ: What protein powder should I buy?

First of all, since when did all of us basic bitches need protein powder? Are we body builders for Muscle and Fitness magazine now? Maybe you’ve noticed the enormous jugs of protein powders lining the shelves of Kroger, and not just the Vitamin Depot anymore. But it seems to me we’re in a bit of a CrossFit rabbit hole, and maybe we just need a reasonable amount of protein to stay healthy, grow our cells, and maybe a tad more if we’re super active or breastfeeding. More on that here.

So, to answer that FAQ? You don’t need a protein powder.

Here’s why.

HealthAudie MetcalfJanuary 17, 2020Jenny JilesComment