With the growing fitness trend and weight loss wave, the concept of high protein diet has evolved and popularised in the Indian market.
A diet high in proteins has a number of health benefits, including maintenance of healthy body weight and loss of extra fat by maintaining satiety, while increasing muscle mass and strength. Protein is one of the essential macro nutrient besides carbohydrate and fat, which besides providing energy, is also necessary for the proper growth and function of the human body. Moreover, protein-rich foods also lower blood pressure, fights diabetes and provides many more benefits. Protein-rich foods have also been found to improve learning abilities and concentration, as well as reduce brain fog. Proteins also stimulate absorption of other nutrients from food. The recommended daily intake (RDI) for protein is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men or simply speaking 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, per day. About 30% of diet should consist of protein.
Below is a list of healthy high protein foods available in Indian market:
1. Eggs
Eggs are one of the least expensive forms of protein and full of good quality proteins. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, eye-protecting antioxidants and brain nutrients. Whole eggs are high in protein, but egg whites are almost pure protein. They are very versatile and can be included in a number of ways in daily diet. One large boiled egg contains almost no carbs and 13 g of proteins.
2. Fish or seafood
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