What is with this protein fad lately? Seems like everyone suddenly thinks that "protein" is the miracle elixir that will fix all their problems. If someone lives in the west, the US especially, and they eat meat at least twice a day (as most Americans do) then they already get more than enough of their daily requirements of protein. Not to mention how terrified people are of carbs, acting like eating a single slice of bread will kill them, but eating an entire roast chicken dripping with grease? Nah, that's protein bro. 100% pure healthy.

I fucking hate how everything needs to have protein added to it now, I've seen it over here in Aus too, all the shitty frozen food that I could actually afford has been replaced by "protein rich" "power meals" that cost 3 times as much and taste like absolute ass. Why the fuck does a chocolate bar need protein added to it? Why the hell do people suddenly think that adding protein to something makes it "healthy" or "alpha" or whatever the fuck this trend is trying to claim.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 22 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It's derived from gym culture that comes from protein boosting immediately before/after exercise having a significant effect on gains. This has permeated outwards through red pill manosphere spaces that attached itself to male self-help and morphed into a sort of protein worship.

[–] Homer_Simpson@hexbear.net 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What would our world look like if the Body Building Forum never existed?

[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 15 points 1 month ago

We'd all be just a little more sure of how many days there are in a week

[–] HamManBad@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago

It is filling without any carbs. Shits nasty though, just eat beans