What are the sources of Protein?

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Protein is one of the most essential nutrients required by the human body.
Protein is one of the most essential nutrients required by the human body.

🥚 Top Protein Sources (Vegetarian + Non-Vegetarian)

Vegetarian Protein Sources

  • 1. Dairy products
    • Milk, Cheese, Paneer (cottage cheese), curd (yogurt)
  • 2. Lentils & legumes
    • black-eyed peas (lobia), Moong dal, toor dal, masoor dal,
    • Chickpeas, kidney beans (rajma)
  • 3. Soy products
    • Soy chunks (nutri nuggets), Soybeans, tofu,
  • 4. Nuts & seeds
    • Cashews, Almonds, walnuts, Flax Seeds
    • Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds
  • 5. Grains & cereals
    • Millets (bajra, jowar, ragi), Quinoa, oats,
  • 6. Vegetables (moderate protein)
    • Spinach, Broccoli, Green peas

🍗 Non-Vegetarian Protein Sources

  • Eggs
  • Meat (mutton, beef, pork)
  • Chicken (lean protein)
  • Fish (with omega-3 + protein)

💡 Bonus: Easy High-Protein Snacks

  • Greek yogurt
  • Roasted chana
  • Peanut butter
  • Boiled eggs
  • Soy chunks salad
  • Paneer/cottage cheese cubes