Are we eating more protein?
Sixty-one percent of Americans said they upped their protein intake last year, according to a study by the food conglomerate Cargill. And they're just getting started: In a year-end survey by Chobani, 85% said they aimed to power down more of the macronutrient in 2025. They won't have to look hard to find it. Supermarket shelves are awash in items jacked with protein, long chains of amino acids that play an essential role in repairing cells, building and maintaining muscles, regulating metabolism, and other bodily processes. And it's no longer just protein-loaded bars and powders that are for sale. There are protein-packed frozen waffles, cereals, pastas, snack chips, and even candies, soda, and bottled water. One can start the day with a bowl of maple almond W