{"id":294251,"date":"2025-10-11T08:58:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/294251\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T08:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:58:30","slug":"vj-anuradha-menon-aka-lola-kutty-speaks-about-protein-propaganda-now-my-food-feels-so-judged-whenever-i-eat-dosa-food-wine-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/294251\/","title":{"rendered":"VJ Anuradha Menon aka Lola Kutty speaks about \u2018protein propaganda\u2019: \u2018Now my food feels so judged; whenever I eat dosa\u2026\u2019 | Food-wine News"},"content":{"rendered":"

VJ Anuradha Menon, better known as Lola Kutty, opened up about the emphasis on protein consumption, a topic that has gained popularity on social media. Taking to Instagram, she said, \u201cLately, my Instagram feed has just been protein<\/a><\/strong> propaganda. Every reel is like, \u2018Do you even exist without protein?\u2019 I can\u2019t even watch a cat video without some guy jumping in and saying, \u2018 Your cat is shedding\u2026 lack of protein\u2026 \u2018Apparently, if I don\u2019t eat 200 grams of protein a day, I will just collapse from protein shame.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding that the general perception is \u201cprotein fixes everything,\u201d she continued: \u201cBad skin? Protein. Tired? Protein. Unemployed? Have you tried protein? Now my food feels so judged\u2026Whenever I eat dosa, where is the protein? If DDLJ was made today, Shah Rukh Khan would run through a mustard field and yell\u2026Simran, did you have your protein shake?\u201d<\/p>\n

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In her typical sardonic way, she expressed, \u201cI feel so underqualified because everyone\u2019s like I just took whey isolate, hydrolyzed, cold processed, lactose-free, grass-fed\u2026I just ate two boiled eggs and a Parle G. Breakup? Probably low protein<\/a><\/strong>. You didn\u2019t lose love\u2026.you lost muscle mass. My neighbour doesn\u2019t want to get married because she hasn\u2019t hit her protein target. Chicken, paneer, dal, whey \u2014 Apparently, your diet has to look like Noah\u2019s Ark of protein sources. At this point, I don\u2019t need a gym membership. I just need a protein dealer\u2026in some shady street.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Is there too much protein information now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietitian and diabetes educator, concurred that there\u2019s a real \u201cprotein propaganda\u201d in popular media and marketing today, making protein feel like the \u201cnew magic fix for all health goals\u201d. \u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that nutrition is not about chasing viral trends or celebrity statements, but about meeting individualised and evidence-based needs. While protein is a crucial nutrient for muscle repair, immunity, and overall health, most healthy adults require about 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight<\/a><\/strong> per day; active individuals or those over 50 may need modestly more, but regularly exceeding 2 grams per kg per day may pose risks to kidney function and metabolic health for the average person,\u201d said Malhotra.<\/p>\n

For most people, a regular Indian diet with a mix of dals, dairy, nuts, and variety in whole foods suffices, said Malhotra, stressing that protein shakes and supplements are \u201crarely necessary unless directed for medical or athletic reasons\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to Malhotra, routinely consuming more than double the standard recommendation (over 2 g\/kg\/day) is \u201cunnecessary for the majority and could be counterproductive in the long run, leading to digestive, kidney, or vascular problems\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTrends may change, but the fundamentals \u2014 balance, moderation, and critical thinking<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 matter more. Simran would definitely not need that protein shake in every scene; more isn\u2019t always better, and moderation, real meals, and context (age, health, activity) matter most for wellness,\u201d expressed Malhotra.<\/p>\n

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DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n

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