Indian diets are typically carbohydrate rich so, mindfully incorporating protein in each meal only is the need of the hour.

A high carb diet would spike your blood glucose levels, protein on the other hand will help manage the sudden spikes in blood glucose by lowering the glycemic index of the food. Protein provides satiety and keeps you fuller for a longer time. This in turn helps reduce cravings.

Protein is an essential macronutrient which is found throughout the body. Protein is found in muscles, skin, hair, tissue, antibodies, transport molecules, enzymes, and other vital elements in the body, hence it is a very essential nutrient for the proper functioning of the body.

Everyone should take high-quality protein in moderation, regardless of the type of exercise they engage in. Here are some recipes for you to try.

• Cha Ca Fish courtesy Chef Vaibhav Bhargava, Partner, CHO-Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar, New Delhi
• Colonial Chicken Tikka Masala courtesy Kush Koli, Head Chef, SAGA, Gurugram
• Pesto Vinaigrette courtesy Pragun Bajaj, Chef & Co-Founder Project Hum
• Salmon Gravlax courtesy Siddarth Noronha, Executive Chef, Sheraton Grand Pune
• Roast Sweet Potato Salad courtesy Chef Akhil Multani, Founder and Chef, The Ghost Chef
• Water Chestnut Crème Brûlée courtesy Shashwat Shivam, Head Chef, Julius

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