Delna’s Fab Fitness Tip-
While I was discussing protein foods for pure vegetarians with the Actor/ Director & btw who is the cutest sweetest person you can meet- “Sunny Goraya”,
I realised that at times people may truly wonder where to get their protein intake from, when they are vegetarians & do not consume eggs.
At an average, a woman require 46gms & men require 56gms of proteins per day. But do we truly meet our requirements.
Well… We may be pretty aware that Legumes like beans, lentils and peanuts consumed along with grains like Rice, Wheat and Corn gives our body ‘complete Protein’.
Peanut butter on whole wheat chapatti too may provide the essential amino acids that your body requires.
But the main challenge here is when one is on a weight loss & wants to avoid those additional fats & carbs.
I would definitely recommend you start your day with ‘Sattu’ powder mixed with water. This is simle black gram powder. This is available in various flavours and also plain at supermarkets.
You could follow this with low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt with a slice of multigrain bread, Soy Milk for breakfast.
Besides the usual Sprouts you may opt to feast on Quinoa. This is high in Protein and Fiber so you would feel satiated with a limited quantity.
Pumpkin Seeds & Almonds are other must have, although it is high in calories and hence please be mindful of the quantity.
Include Rajma, chickpeas, Pinto beans, soy chunks (Seitan) to your weekly diet plan.
A new variety of foods always makes us look forward to our diet so the most important is to be innovative.
Happy Protein Diet Friends!!
