It might be the algorithms I’m getting (I follow a lot of cooking and some exercise channels) but I’ve never seen a similar obsession about getting enough fiber (something the average person actually undereats.) Is it just less sexy than meat? How important is it nutritionally compared to other things if you’re not an athlete or a vegan or something? Why is a meal that’s “high in protein” often positioned as good and why do you need to “boost” your meals?
Source: https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/too-much-protein-health-risks
In: Biology
High protein can be unhealthy for many reasons (gout, increased risk of cancer, etc.). It’s not a cure all fix all.
BUT:
– many people overeat carbs and fats, not protein. Just think of cake, cookies, chips, etc.
So it makes sense to cook “high protein” versions of the unhealthy dishes.
– many people exercise too little and have too little muscle mass. Many people also just want more muscles and exercise, possibly while losing weight. So it makes sense to increase the protein intake for all these people.
– just trying to increase your protein intake can naturally help you avoid the most unhealthy sugary foods
– fiber is generally speaking also something most people don’t eat enough of, you are 100% right on that.
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