Sip It, Snack It, Love It: Why Protein Matters  

Selection of protein sources on kitchen counter. Source: a_namenko | iStock

Written by: Dr. Andrew Akhaphong, DCN, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated: January 21, 2026 According to a 2025 International Food Information Council survey, more than half of U.S. adults are unsure of their daily protein needs—despite one in three reporting increased protein intake over the past year. As protein takes center stage […]