10 everyday vegetarian protein sources in India — and how much they really give you
Soya, paneer, dals, curd, tofu, sattu and more — approximate protein per everyday portion, how much you need, and easy 15–20 g vegetarian meals.
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Performance & strength
Lifting is half the work. We make sure your plate supplies the protein and energy to turn training into muscle — vegetarian, eggetarian or non-vegetarian.
at a glance
The approach
For people training to build muscle, sports nutrition evidence supports around 1.4–2.0 g of protein per kg of body weight a day, spread over several meals.
Muscle is hard to build in a big calorie deficit. A modest surplus usually helps, without overdoing it.
Whey or plant protein powders can be convenient. Creatine monohydrate is well researched, but whether it suits you depends on your health — we'll talk it through.
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Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
For most people who train regularly, around 1.4–2.0 g per kg of body weight a day, spread across meals. We'll calculate a target that fits your size, training and health.
Yes. Combining dal, soya, paneer, curd, milk, sprouts, nuts and seeds can meet your needs with good planning.
For most healthy people, whey from a reputable brand is a safe, convenient protein source. If you have kidney disease or other conditions, check with your doctor first.
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Soya, paneer, dals, curd, tofu, sattu and more — approximate protein per everyday portion, how much you need, and easy 15–20 g vegetarian meals.
3 min read
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