RFK Jr. Declares 'War on Protein' Over, But Experts Disagree: The Truth About Protein Consumption (2026)

RFK Jr. says he is 'ending the war on protein.' Experts say it doesn't exist. But here's where it gets controversial... While protein consumption in the United States is reaching record highs, and Americans already eat more protein than they need, RFK Jr.'s messaging resonates with a large portion of Americans who have long worried about what's going into their food. And this is the part most people miss... Protein is the latest trend in macronutrients, but 'more is not always better'. But what does this mean for the average American? And how does it tie into constructs of masculinity and 'American values'?