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Why Are Americans Obsessed With Protein?

Jade Courcoux October 5, 2025
The first time I walked into the Rat, my eyes were drawn to Fairlife milk, with bold letters boasting “26 grams of Protein.” My initial reaction was—it's milk! It's a dairy product, full of healthy nutrients. Why are we talking about extra protein?
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