Much ado about protein
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Wellness crazes come and go, but protein is forever. At least that's how it feels as the algorithm subjects me to the latest protein-related wellness trend: a video of a gym bro whipping up a piping hot plate of boy kibble.
Boy kibble is not complicated. According to influencers and trend pieces alike, it's a humble meal of ground beef and white rice. Yes, that's it. The beef provides fat and protein, while the wh …