Virtually nobody in industrialized nations have protein deficiency, and when they do, it’s more of a symptom of general starvation.
By contrast, 97% of Americans do not meet even the minimum daily requirements for fiber, which is already considered too low of a bar.
We should not be asking where we get our protein - because seriously, if you are eating any reasonable balance of actual food, and getting enough calories, you are getting enough protein!*
We should be asking: Where are you getting your fiber?
* not counting fitness specialists whose diets have more specific needs.
Virtually nobody in industrialized nations have protein deficiency, and when they do, it’s more of a symptom of general starvation.
By contrast, 97% of Americans do not meet even the minimum daily requirements for fiber, which is already considered too low of a bar.
We should not be asking where we get our protein - because seriously, if you are eating any reasonable balance of actual food, and getting enough calories, you are getting enough protein!*
We should be asking: Where are you getting your fiber?
* not counting fitness specialists whose diets have more specific needs.