4 plant-based proteins you must add to your diet
Updated On May 26, 2022 04:07 PM IST
- Keep obesity and heart disease at bay with these plant-based proteins. Nutritionist Sarika Shah on four foods you can add to your diet.
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Updated on May 26, 2022 04:07 PM IST
Plant-based proteins are increasingly becoming popular among fitness enthusiasts and not without a reason. According to studies, consuming plant-based diets could keep diabetes, obesity and heart diseases away. High in fibre, complex carbs and water content, this kind of diet helps manage blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and help to lose weight among other things. Nutritionist Sarika Shah recently talked about must have plant-based proteins you must add to your diet.(Pinterest, Pixabay)
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Updated on May 26, 2022 04:07 PM IST
Hempseeds: They are so versatile and no, they will not get you high. 3 tablespoons have about 10 grams of protein. Add them to anything, to achaar, roti dough, thepla, muthia, or just sprinkle on top of sabzi/shaak.(Pinterest)
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Chia seeds: 2 tablespoons have about 4 grams of protein. Make chia pudding or sprinkle onto your avocado toast. They are great in the morning to get your bowel movements going with a large glass of water.(Pinterest)
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Pumpkin seeds: ¼ cup has 8 grams of protein. Add to trail mix, on top of toast, salad anything for crunch. I love it on top of poha. You can use any of these seeds to enhance all desi meals. And add to date rolls too.(Pixabay)
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Updated on May 26, 2022 04:07 PM IST