It shows up in every diet, every fitness plan, every grocery store aisle. But is the obsession actually warranted — or is it just another wellness trend? If you've spent any time in a gym, followed a nutrition account, or even just scrolled through a health-focused corner of the internet, you've noticed something: protein is everywhere. It's on the labels, in the conversations, in the meal prep containers. High-protein this. Protein-packed that. Track your protein. Hit your p