Increase protein intake to stay healthy - The Statesman

“As a building block of life, protein is present in every cell of the body.

Detailing the importance of including protein in one’s diet, leading nutritionist Ritika Samaddar shares, “As a building block of life, protein is present in every cell of the body.

Complete protein sources like chicken, turkey, duck and egg are high on quantity and quality and 100 per cent digested.

Eating high quality protein like egg and poultry increases metabolism, improves satiety and keeps energy levels high.

Inadequate intake of protein leads to weakness and fatigue and delays wound healing and over a long period of time can precipitate into lifestyle diseases like central adiposity, diabetes and high triglyceride levels, besides malnutrition.”.

Recommending a guideline on protein intake, Samaddar added, “To have adequate protein in one’s diet, include a source of protein in every meal

Also snack on protein rich foods like nuts, sprouts or eggs