Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Expert Warns of Growing Protein Gap in Indian Diets
A famous nutritionist named Pooja Makhija talked about how many people in India aren't eating enough protein.
Protein is super important because it helps your body fight diseases, heal wounds, and stay strong.
She said that protein is like soldiers in your body, always working to keep you healthy.
Many people think eating protein once a day is enough, but your body needs it in every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Without enough protein, you might get sick more often, lose hair, or have other health problems.
Pooja also mentioned that some people believe vegetarian diets can't provide enough protein or that protein is only for people who go to the gym.
She wants everyone to know that eating protein at every meal can make you healthier overall.
Protein is essential for immunity, healing, and strength, acting like soldiers in the body.
A healthy daily protein intake is crucial for fighting diseases and healing wounds.
Protein needs to be consumed in all three main meals as the body cannot store it like fats or carbohydrates.
Protein deficiency can lead to various health issues, including hair loss, impaired vision, and recurrent infections.
Many Indians consume less protein than recommended due to misconceptions about vegetarian diets and protein needs.
- Who
- Pooja Makhija, a celebrity nutritionist
- What
- The growing protein gap in Indian diets and its health implications
- When
- During a recent episode of Raj Shamani's ‘Figuring It Out' podcast
- Where
- On the ‘Figuring It Out' podcast
- Why
- To highlight the importance of protein in daily diets and address misconceptions about protein intake
- Expert
- Pooja Makhija, celebrity nutritionist
- Platform
- Raj Shamani's ‘Figuring It Out' podcast
- Protein Importance
- Essential for immunity, healing, and strength
- Daily Requirement
- Protein needed in all three main meals
- Deficiency Effects
- Hair loss, impaired vision, recurrent infections, dental caries