Protein Power

Protein is essential for our body, but most people tend to get too much rather than too little. Protein is the nutrient we need for growth and repair, at the same time, consuming too much protein can be detrimental to our health.

Excess protein cannot be stored as such. It is converted to fat and stored! Excess protein causes, gout, kidney stones, and excess animal protein puts stress on the kidneys leading to kidney problems and also promotes colon and other cancers.

A whole-plant based diet covers your protein requirement easily. Protein deficiency is rare, and mainly occurs in starvation.
Eight protein rich foods…

Simply ensure that these foods form a part of your regular diet and you needn’t worry about your protein!

Greens such as beans, peas, broccoli, spinach asparagus and edamame

• Black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas
• Lentils
• Nuts
• Grains such as amaranth and quinoa
• Oatmeal
• Seeds such as pumpkin, sesame, hemp and chia
• Soymilk and tofu

By:Dr Nandita Shah