Why do we always hear about getting enough protein online? Don’t most Americans (and other Westerners) already overeat it and undereat things like fiber?

Question

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

Answer 1

Like someone said, ppl into healthy food and who also work out agree that protein is the best macronutrient – builds muscle, helps you lose fat instead of muscle, keeps you full longer. Protein and fiber the best combo.
The average westerner (if unhealthy) may be getting a lot of protein that’s also mixed with a ton of bad carbs and fats and sugars – meaning fried foods and white bread instead of idk, brown rice and olive oil on a salad.