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11 months ago

Dear Neelima, Thank you for the question

Protein is an important component of your daily balanced diet and inadequate intake may lead to loss of energy, fatigue, improper functioning of immune system etc. Therefor you can include/consume protein rich foods in all your daily meals including dinner.

It is recommended to consume a balanced diet which provides around 50-60% of total calories from carbohydrates, preferably from complex carbohydrates, about 10-15% from proteins and 20-30% from both visible and invisible fat.

Some of the functions of protein are

• Growth and Maintenance- Protein is required for the growth and maintenance of tissues
• Enzymes are proteins that aid the thousands of biochemical reactions that take place within and outside cells. Bodily functions that depend on enzymes include Digestion, Energy production, Blood clotting, Muscle contraction
• Proteins act as a buffer system, helping your body maintain proper pH values of the blood and other bodily fluids.
• Proteins in the blood maintain the fluid balance between your blood and the surrounding tissues.
• Proteins form antibodies to protect your body from foreign invaders, such as disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
• Some proteins transport nutrients throughout your entire body, while others store them.
• Protein can serve as a valuable energy source but only in situations of fasting, exhaustive exercise or inadequate calorie intake.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein for adult woman is 46g per day.

You can include non-vegetarian sources of protein such as chicken, eggs, fish, prawns etc and vegetarian sources Milk & milk products like paneer, Legumes, lentils, beans (chickpeas, kidney, mung, pinto etc.), peas (green, split, etc.), soybeans (and products made from soy: tofu, tempeh, etc.), peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, hemp seeds, squash and pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds as a part of your daily balanced diet

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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