Indians Protein Deficient

Protein shakes for breakfast: Healthy choice or nutrition gap in making?

Many rely on protein shakes to save time, but experts explain why they may not qualify as a complete breakfast, and how to make them healthier

High-protein diet isn't always better: Here's when it turns risky

While protein is vital for muscle and metabolism, excessive intake, especially from red and processed meats, may put your kidneys, heart, and even cancer risk on the line, experts caution.

From muscles to immunity: Why protein is important for your health

Whether you're working out, healing, or simply ageing well, getting enough protein is essential to maintaining strength and balance of the body

Is your protein powder harming your liver? Here's what experts say

While protein powders help with fitness goals, experts warn overuse or low-quality supplements may place added stress on the liver and impact long-term health outcomes

Unsafe gains: 14% of Indian protein powders have toxins, 70% mislabelled

From lead and aflatoxins to undeclared herbal extracts, a recent study raises red flags about the safety and authenticity of protein powders consumed widely across India

China tops US in daily dietary protein intake, India falls behind

According to a recent UN report, China topped the US in daily protein availability per capita, highlighting advancements in agriculture and a shift towards plant-based proteins for sustainability

Extra food supplements must to offset protein deficiency: Study

According to a study by research firm IMRB, Lucknow is most protein-deficient city with 90 per cent of its population suffering from protein deficiency

73% of Indian diets are protein deficient, claims study

Around 73 per cent of the Indian diets are protein deficient and the shortfall is more alarming among the vegetarian ones, according to a new study. Eighty-four per cent of the vegetarian diets are low on protein as against the non-vegetarian ones which are 65 per cent short of mandatory protein requirements, the study conducted by market research firm IMRB claimed. Among cities, Lucknow is the most protein deficient (90 per cent). Ahmedabad and Chennai face a shortfall of 84 per cent, Vijayawada 72 per cent, Mumbai 70 per cent and Delhi 60 per cent. The study, tiled 'Understanding Protein Myths & Gaps among Indians', covered 1,800 respondents across eastern, western, northern and southern regions. Protein is one of the most misunderstood nutrient in India with 93 per cent of Indians being unaware of their ideal protein requirements, it claimed. "Indians suffer from several myths related to protein which is one of the fundamental nutrients for the human body," the report ...