how much protein is needed for me as a vegetarian?
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As a general rule, an adult woman needs about 0.8 to 1.0 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. For instance, if you weigh 55 kg, you should aim for around 45 to 55 grams of protein every day. Since plant sources often lack a few essential amino acids, combining grains with lentils—like our traditional dal-chawal, rajma-rice, or roti with chole—naturally creates a complete protein for your body.
To easily meet your goals without eggs or mushrooms, try including at least one protein source in every meal:
- Dairy & Soy: Paneer, fresh curd, glass of milk, tofu, and soya chunks.
- Pulses & Sprouts: Green moong dal, kala chana, rajma, lobia, and sprouted lentils.
- Nuts & Seeds: Handful of soaked almonds, walnuts, roasted chana, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.