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Protein keeps you full for adequate protein in your diet especially if you want to
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thus, curbs binge-eating and your overall calorie-intake.
Proteins take longer to digest which increases
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Protein is generally associated with non-vegetarian or animal sources

Weight loss is a play of smart dietary choices and food combinations. Bangalore-based
Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood says, “One has to ensure the perfect balance of two
components in the meals - complex carbs and proteins. Complex carbs releases a low
quantum of sugar and they are rich in Nbre. Increasing the intake of these types of
carbohydrates is advisable for weight loss. If you couple them with it some protein
source that makes the meal all the more wholesome and nutritious. Protein takes the
longest to digest, and a longer sustained metabolism aids weight-loss. From plant-
based proteins, whole grain pulses like moong dal is a good option. Beans are high on
protein as well as Nbre.” If you happen to be a vegetarian, here are some high protein
dinner ideas that you can try at home.

1.Dal and legumes: Dr. Anju recommends adding a lot of lentils and pulses to your
diet such as Moong Dal, Rajma, Chana Day and Soybean You can sprout them, use
them in salads or soups or pair it simply with brown rice to make a complete meal.

Moong dal is a high protein dinner option.

2.Vegetable Khichdi: According to macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner

Shilpa Arora, a great way to utilize the goodness of both lentils and rice is to make the
good old khichdi. It is a comforting and wholesome meal.
Here is delicious recipe of Moong Dal ki khichdi by Chef Niru Gupta to get you started.

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Moong dal ki khichdi

3.Quinoa: Quinoa is a South American grain which is very high on protein. According to
Dr. Anju, you can use it in Indian preparations such as a pulao or upma. You can also
have them as Quinoa tikkis, as suggested by Shilpa Arora.

Quinoa Pulav

4.Amaranth Pulao: According to Shilpa Arora, Amaranth Pulao can be a great high
protein dinner idea. The protein contained in amaranth is of exteremly superior
quality, providing nine grams for one cup of cooked grain. Amaranth is also rich in
folate and calcium.

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Amaranth helps to lower the levels of bad cholesterol.

5.Paneer or Cottage Cheese: Dr. Simran Saini, Nutritionist at Fortis Hospital Delhi
suggests that paneer is the ideal high protein ingredient for dinner. You can have it
grilled as paneer tikkas or make a simple paneer bhurji with roti. Paneer stuffed Dosa is
also a great option.

Paneer tikka is a great option for high protein dinner.

6.Tofu: If you are lactose intolerant or trying to opt for a vegan lifestyle,
you can choose tofu instead of cottage cheese. Dr. Anju suggests tofu COMMENTS

tikkas as a delicious and high protein dish. According to Shilpa you can
also try a tofu stir fry clubbed with other seasonal veggies like beans,
carrots and broccoli.

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Tofu Tikka makes for an ideal high protein dinner recipe

7. Kala Chana: Kala chana is also a great source of plant-based protein. You can make
a quick kala channa chaat or use them to make sookhe kale channe that can be had
with rotis to make it a meal.

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