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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Protein is an essential macronutrient responsible for muscle growth, repair, joint health, and immune system functioning.
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With so many functions in which protein is required, ranging from cellular level to hormone production, etc. It makes it one of the most non-negotiable nutrients in your diet.
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Though it's a non-negotiable nutrient, many struggle to meet protein requirements. While protein supplements are an easier way to meet your daily protein needs, some people are looking for other approaches, too. Let's dig them out.
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Replace your curd with Greek yogurt, as a serving of curd will provide approximately 1 gm protein , whereas greek yogurt provides approx 4gm.
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Add soy flour to your regular wheat flour for making chapati's as your regular wheat chapati provide approx. 3gm protein, adding soy flour to it can increase the protein to approx. 10gm per chapati.
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Add chia seeds to your drinking water can help in amping up your overall protein intake, so include a glass or two of chia seeds water and get approx. 8gm protein and 6gm fiber.
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Use milk instead of water to prepare your dough, this will not only make your chapati's soft but also enhance its protein content to about 4gm per chapati.
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Use cooked dal instead of water to prepare dough and enjoy the additional protein intake with it.
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Add sprouted moong, chana or chole to your salads, to amp up your protein intake.
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Protein, being a non-negotiable macronutrient, is necessary for all of us. Including protein supplements is an option to increase its intake, but if you are someone looking for some kitchen-based hacks to increase your overall protein intake, we have got you covered.
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