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Protein is the most searched nutrition topic in 2026. And most of the conversation around it points people toward protein bars, protein shakes, and packaged protein supplements. But did you know your local markets are full of it?
Everyone says buy local. It's on bumper stickers, Instagram captions, and tote bags. It's what people say at dinner parties when they're talking about living better. But most people who say it couldn't tell you exactly what it means. But we can.
Most conversations about eating better are about quantity. Eat less. Count calories. Track macros. Reduce portions. Limit this, restrict that, calculate the other thing. These conversations aren't wrong, exactly. But they're missing something — som