{"id":6324,"date":"2022-08-01T08:32:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T08:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanly.in\/pune\/?p=6324"},"modified":"2024-09-16T13:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T07:51:27","slug":"this-shravan-plan-your-veg-meals-to-maximise-the-protein-intake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbanly.in\/pune\/health-wellness\/this-shravan-plan-your-veg-meals-to-maximise-the-protein-intake\/","title":{"rendered":"This Shravan, plan your veg meals to maximise the protein intake"},"content":{"rendered":"

The entire month of Shravan<\/strong> is considered auspicious. In 2022, Shravan started from July 29th<\/sup> and ends on the 27th<\/sup> August.<\/p>\n

As we celebrate lot of festivals in this month, most of the households follow eating vegetarian meals this month for religious purposes.<\/p>\n

Scientifically speaking our digestive system is weaker during the monsoons, and there are numerous water borne illness as well. Hence it\u2019s best to keep the meals lighter during this month so prevent digestive disorders.<\/p>\n

As a nutritionist, it\u2019s worrisome for individuals about how they can meet their protein needs especially when they have shifted to vegetarian diets. This worry is more evident in people who follow moderate to high intensity workouts.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see how managing protein intake of the through a vegetarian diet is easy,<\/p>\n

Nuts and oil seeds \u2013 1 ounce nuts and seeds -6 g protein <\/strong><\/p>\n

(a)Nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashew, pistachio are high in protein. Approx. 1 ounce of the nuts can give 6 g of protein along with good fats. Seeds like flax, sesame, melon, sunflower are rich in protein and also a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and fibre. A simple way to include nuts and oil seeds in the diet is by consuming these as a mid-meal snack.<\/p>\n

(b) Another way to consume the nuts and seeds is by making a protein powder<\/strong> with them and adding it to milk, smoothies, breakfast bowls.<\/p>\n

Here is the recipe for 2 protein powder which can be consumed by adults and children.<\/p>\n<\/div>