Two food fads that have some merit: Chia seeds in almost everything and protein added to water Sara Moniuszko | USA Today | July 30, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/07/30/two-food-fads-that-have-some-merit-chia-seeds-in-almost-everything-and-protein-added-to-water/ “Proteinmaxxing” and “fibermaxxing,” the trendy concepts of loading up on these nutrients for health benefits, are having a moment. But is it necessary? Or even healthy?