Protein deficiency is an epidemic that is gripping us Indians faster than we know.

Protein deficiency is an epidemic that is gripping us Indians faster than we know. Unlike calcium or iron deficiency, protein deficiency isn’t taken seriously by most – in both adults and kids alike. And the alarming rate with which it is growing and going unnoticed needs immediate attention. Almost 73 percent of diets in urban India are protein deficient. On top of that, 93 percent are unaware of ideal protein requirement. Moreover, only one-third of people in India think that lack of protein can cause fatigue or weakness. A lot of people feel that having a small bowl of dal is enough protein to go with a plateful of rice but this is a myth. Secondly, just having a bowl of dal doesn’t mean you are getting ample protein. A person needs 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. However, protein requirement varies according to your activity level and even during pregnancy. A person who is engaging in intensive workouts every day may need 0.5 grams of additional protein, while a person working out moderately may not need extra protein. How to get the daily requirement, that's a big concern & we are here to help you to fulfill the gap.

Source* Times of India