Okay, hear me out: fizzy drinks are fun, but let’s be real most of them are straight sugar bombs. Enter protein mocktails. Yeah, you read that right. People are now flexing protein sodas in their drinks, turning ordinary sips into glow-up beverages that are cute, fizzy, and low-key functional. Think: TikTok aesthetic meets gym gains….
MUMBAI: Call it a fad or not, but brands are pushing protein-infused products into retail shelves-many Indians whose regular diets lack sufficient doses of protein are increasingly becoming health-conscious and companies are sniffing an opportunity here. Think about McDonald’s protein slices to go with burgers, local startup Phab’s protein bhel bars, or ITC’s high protein…
MUMBAI: Marico has snapped up a 60% majority stake in D2C wellness brand Cosmix for Rs 226 crore, ramping up acquisitions of new-age startups as consumers seek better choices and varied options catering to specific needs, increasingly shunning run-of-the-mill products.Cosmix sells a range of plant-based protein powders and functional superfood blends. The development comes days…
Fruits are usually an after thought when people talk about adding nutrition in a diet. But in today’s world when the odds are stacked up against our health, every added nutrient matters. And the assumption that fruits don’t have much to offer in terms of nutrients and minerals doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Some fruits…
Protein has become the golden child of social media wellness. Every reel seems to shout, “Eat more protein!” But blindly chasing high protein can actually backfire. Protein is important—no doubt. But health doesn’t come from extremes. It comes from eating enough, not excess, and letting protein work with the rest of your plate, not overpower…
In most Indian households, soya chunks have been a staple and are believed to be super healthy and nutritious. This is because soya chunks contain around 52g protein, 33g carbs, 13g fiber, 0.5g fat, plus 350mg calcium, 20mg iron, and B-vitamins per 100g serving. But what exactly are soy chunks? Soya chunks are made from…
Not only is packing for flying stressful, but it’s also complicated when one needs to balance the essentials within that limited carry-on. Every seasoned traveller knows that a handful of well-chosen items can make all the difference between a frustrating journey and a comfortable, smooth flight. Lee Thompson, the co-founder of the travel company Flash…
In ICMR’s dietary guidelines, it is stated that a balanced diet that consists of cereals, milk, pulses, milk products, fish, egg, or meat can sufficiently meet daily protein needs in most individuals. The guidelines also cautions against the use of protein supplements like powders, fortified products or shakes. Source link
A breakfast rich in protein is perhaps the most natural and powerful way of losing weight. It not only helps to keep hunger at bay but also stabilises the blood sugar level and keeps the energy up throughout the day. When talking about protein, most people automatically think of eggs; however, vegetarian diets have a…
“Garnish” or a “seasonal treat: this is how many people think of pumpkin seeds, while in reality, they far surpass many “superfoods” in nutritional value. When it comes to protein and magnesium, and even key minerals, pumpkin seeds have a lot to offer, and this occurs in a remarkably small package and a rather youthful…