In a world full of wellness routines and rituals, \u201cprotein intake\u201d often takes a front row seat. Whether it\u2019s through everyday food or with the help of supplements and wildly popular protein shakes, one must reach the milestone for daily protein intake. Why? Protein is crucial for muscle growth because it provides the building blocks (amino acids) necessary to repair and rebuild muscle tissue damaged during exercise. Moreover, adequate protein intake, especially when combined with resistance training, helps increase muscle mass and strength.<\/p>\n
But how to \u2014 safely and effectively \u2014 reach your daily protein intake goal?<\/p>\n
Fitness enthusiasts claim, it\u2019s possible to do so even without spending hours in the kitchen or endlessly snacking on shakes. How?<\/p>\n
According to Dharma Kumar \u2014 a Goa-based fitness coach also known as \u201cBeardholic<\/a>\u201d \u2014 reaching 100 grams of protein every day isn\u2019t a complicated task. His mantra of daily protein intake is quite straightforward and pretty inclusive: pick four protein-rich foods (~25 g each) every day, and you\u2019re there. And you don\u2019t have to worry, even if you don\u2019t want to indulge in animal protein \u2014 as per him, vegetarians, too, can hit the target with plant-based choices.<\/p>\n Curious about his top picks?<\/p>\n Read on.<\/p>\n