Protein popcorn, cereal and martinis? Nutrition experts say this latest diet fad may be misguided
Protein in Diet
If you've been to the grocery store lately, it is hard to miss the new diet fad — protein. It is being added to everything from milk to ramen to popcorn to cereal to sports drinks.
Last week, Buffalo Wild Wings released a wing-flavored protein-filled espresso martini that they're calling "Espresso Proteini."
But what does the science say about how much protein we actually need in our diets? Is this filling a nutritional need or is it just another food craze?
The recently-revised food pyramid from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department emphasizes protein, as well as…
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