Protein: Reel, reality and what constitutes a wholesome meal

In the past, a ‘healthy plate’ was the single prominent determinant of what constitutes healthy eating. Things, however, are far more complex today, as awareness grows about each meal, micro meals, snacks and what must comprise each such unit.

Even as, on one side, awareness about packaging and labels on packaged foods grows with the new FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) mandates , on the dark side, online/social media continue to influence food fads and generalised opinion gets packaged as expert advice. The flavour of a few seasons now, seems to be protein.