FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — If it feels like the word protein is popping up everywhere you look, you’re not imagining it. From grocery store aisles to revamped fast food menus, protein has become a key selling point, but is it really necessary?
According to nutrition experts, protein is crucial for building muscle, bones, and blood, but most Americans already get more than enough.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports adults are consuming 35 to 55 percent more protein than the government’s recommended daily allowance of 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight…