Maintaining a healthy weight is a distant dream if you maintain distance from protein.
Protein is used by our body to build and repair bones, and muscles and regulate hormones and enzymes.
Our body cannot function optimally if protein goes missing. It helps our body cells stay in their good shape and form. Even our hair and nails are made up of this ‘building block’.
Protein Intake Requirement
As protein is a macronutrient, one has to intake it in a fairly large amount for maintaining general health. Your daily body maintenance and health preservation routine needs a fair inclusion of protein in one form or the other.
Our red blood cells need protein to carry oxygen throughout our body. It means whether every part of our body is benefiting from all the nutrients we try to source from our food depends on the right amount of protein we consume.
Protein Items Need Not Being Complex
The moment we mention ‘protein’, several people start worrying over how many eggs, chicken and other non-veg items they have to eat. Some people do enjoy different fish delicacies but, it will be a problem for vegetarians.
Many of you might be allergic to dairy products. Also, these alone won’t help much.
Turkey is not really available everywhere, is it? Munching on almonds is okay but, it still costs a little too much.
Protein powder is not a very natural choice that I can give a green signal to go ahead with, for myself at least.
Also, many people cannot have beef for religious considerations or, simply, for personal preferences.
What to do amidst so many restrictions and confusion?
Let me help those who are looking for a cost-effective dose of protein that tastes nice, is readily available everywhere (almost) and also comes without being labeled as religious-sensitive food items.
Peanuts
This plant-based protein is a comfort food for many on the go. Quite cost-effective compared to almonds and other high-profile nuts, it is available almost everywhere.
Take peanuts and chew them till they become a paste and have water afterward. Grinding peanuts using your teeth and enjoying their taste will be a good way to have it. Nevertheless, you can have peanut butter if you are a big fan of that.
Sorry, it is NOT FOR ALL!
Arachin and Conarachin are the two most prominent proteins that peanuts contain. Both these have a reputation for being dangerously allergic to some people. So, check if you have that condition where peanuts should be a strict No to you.
In case your system welcomes peanuts warmly, let me tell you the most hassle-free and tastiest way to have it.
A Palm-Size of Peanuts & Raisins Mixed
Take whole peanuts and raisins (kishmish) together around the size of your palm daily. It can help your daily protein intake, considerably.
It’s not expensive. It is readily available. They also taste nice when eaten together. Not much hassle to include in the diet.
Just keep the two mixed in a bottle. Grab it and have it. Your on-the-go protein dose in the simplest form is ready.
These two alone are enough to support muscle build-up and repair tasks. You may or may not add any other seeds or nuts. It’s your
Peanuts Benefits
- 1. Excellent for improving the texture of hair and skin.
- 2. Supports improving heart health.
- 3. It can help in weight loss as it keeps your tummy fuller for longer.
- 4. Peanuts are low-glycemic nuts so good. for people with Type 2 Diabetes.
- 5. A good source of fiber for you.
- 6. It comes loaded with minerals. (magnesium and copper), folate and Vitamin E.
Dried Grapes or Raisins or Kishmish
Little bundles of savoury sweet delights! My personal favourite. A natural sweetener, it has fibre, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium in ample amounts.
Raisin Benefits
- 1. Strengthens immunity owing to its anti-bacterial properties.
- 2. Aids in proper digestion.
- 3. Improves bone health.
- 4. Curb hunger pangs.
- 5. Being rich in Iron, it is recommended for Anaemic people.
- 6. It can flush out toxins from the body.
- 7. Good for skin and hair.
Salient Points
A. Before following my advice of munching on peanuts and raisins do check if you are allergic to them.
B. Soaked peanuts and raisins you can try to better reap the benefits. I have them raw as the taste of water-inflated raisins doesn’t suit my taste buds. I just take a glass of water immediately after it. You can try soaked raisins.
C. Not more than a palm size of peanuts and raisins. Keep the raisin count around 10. Never over-indulge. Less is better.
D. The best time to take them is at the breakfast along with your preferred breakfast meal.
E. Don’t have them every day. Take a break from them for 2 days at least.
So,
I have shared with all of you my easiest and most hassle-free protein dose that my taste buds warmly welcome 5 days a week.
Remember to eat alongside it a good portion of other protein-rich foods, like eggs, legumes, pulses, meat, dairy products, and whichever items you are comfortable to have for treating your body with protein.
Raisins I add along for taste and other health benefits it offers.
Final words,
Maintaining health need not be a costly affair. The Universe is great as it has blessed us with an abundance of different eatable items that can do good to our bodies without making us pay too much.
Be grateful. Be consistent. You can stay healthy longer and enjoy life better.
