How to keep check on protein intake

New Delhi Sep 1 (IANS) Vegetarian diets are low on protein and need protein supplementation while non-vegetarians have a fairly good protein intake for a not-so-active lifestyle. Experts suggest people must keep a check on protein intake for better growth.

Sanjay Tiwari Founder and CEO of Brio Capputeino has doled out tips on how one can take care of excessive protein intake:

* There are various ways to keep track of one s protein intake. Following a traditional route you could begin by maintain a journal stating your protein intake through the course of the day.

* In today s day and age fitness apps come in handy to log your daily protein intake. This is a more efficient way to keep track of your diet.

* The key to manage the ideal protein intake lies in the fundamental rule of consuming a well-balanced nutritional diet along with a regular fitness regime.

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Avni Kaul Dietician at Fitness First Iconic in south Delhi s Saket says protein is a highly essential component that a person requires because it assists in repairing and rebuilding body tissues. However excessive consumption of protein can prove to be injurious to health.

* Nutritional insufficiency: Since the primary focus lies on the consumption of protein people tend to overlook other nutrients which are essential for your body to function normally.

* Weight gain: A high protein diet may be helpful to fulfil one s short term goals. However in the long run excess of calories from an overload of protein consumption may lead to weight gain.

* Constipation: Excess protein intake can lead to certain problems related to digestion and is linked with problems such as constipation and diarrhoea

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