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It is a myth that proteins are only found in non-vegetarian foods like eggs, poultry, fish, seafood and meats.There are plenty of vegetarian sources as well and these may actually be healthier options like milk, curd, paneer, soya and tofu, dals and legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, plant based diets may lack some essential amino acids which could be obtained by combing foods such as whole grains and legumes or consuming good quality protein supplements.
Read moreDr Monica MahajanDirector Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare, New Delhi- Protein week is observed every year in India from 24th July to 30th July to spread awareness about the importance of protein in our healthy diet and its ill effects of protein deficiency.
About 73% of urban population are protein deficient as per a survey by the Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB). The daily requirement of protein for an average Indian Adult is 0.8-1.0g per kg body weight (50-60g of protein per day). Lack of protein is key to varied symptoms and diseases like fatigue and weakness, malnutrition, delay in wound healing, low immunity. Intake of protein rich diet also helps in fast recovery especially after an illness.
Read moreRitika SamaddarChief Dietician, Max Healthcare, Saket - As per The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) an average adult should consume about 1g of protein per kg of body weight every day.
However due to lack of awareness there is protein deficiency especially in vegetarian people. There are simple solutions to it, they should try and add a protein in every meal. Legumes, sprouts, dals, milk and milk products, whey, soya, pea, egg, and non-vegetarian food items are some of the good sources of protein. Also, one should remember that overconsumption of protein can be harmful.
Read moreDr Kavita GuptaClinical Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator Sunil’s Diabetes Care n’ Research Centre, Nagpur
