▲ 19 r/ProteinIndia+2 crossposts

Top Plant-Based Protein Sources for Vegans 🌱

If you are following a vegan diet. These foods can help you increase your protein intake:

🟨 Tofu - ~16g protein per 100g
🫘 Rajma (Kidney Beans) - ~9g per 100g (cooked)
🧆 Chole (Chickpeas) - ~9g per 100g (cooked)
🫘 Lobia (Black-Eyed Peas) - ~8g per 100g (cooked)
🟢 Green Peas - ~5g per 100g (boiled)
🥜 Peanuts - ~8g per 30g handful
🌿 Hemp Seeds - ~10g per 30g
🌱 Chia Seeds - ~4g per 2 tbsp (20g)
🌻 Sunflower Seeds - ~6g per 30g
🟤 Sesame Seeds - ~4g per 20g

Which of these is a regular part of your diet?

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u/tatasuv — 1 day ago

Nakpro Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on Amazon!

Amazon is currently running a Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on select Nakpro supplements. Just add 2 quantities of an eligible product to your cart and you will only pay for 1.

Eligible products:
https://amzn.to/4gklc1v

u/tatasuv — 3 days ago
▲ 44 r/ProteinIndia+4 crossposts

825 kg of fake paneer seized in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police and food safety officials have seized around 825 kg of fake (analogue) paneer during raids across the city. According to reports, some sellers were passing off products made using synthetic milk, vegetable fat, starch, and other non-milk ingredients as regular paneer. Officials also found products without proper labels, expiry dates, and FSSAI compliance.

If paneer is a regular part of your protein intake:

  • Buy from trusted brands or licensed dairy shops.
  • Avoid loose, unlabelled paneer.
  • Check the label carefully before buying.

Food adulteration isn't new but cases like this are a reminder to be a little more careful about where we get our protein from.

u/fitnesshyderabad — 7 days ago

India storms into AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 semifinals with a perfect 4-0 record!

Four matches. Four wins!

India's men's volleyball team has been outstanding at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, going unbeaten to reach the semifinals. Playing on home soil in Ahmedabad, the team has shown great composure, teamwork, and consistency throughout the tournament.

Next up: India vs Australia in the semifinal.

Indian volleyball doesn't get the attention it deserves, but performances like this show how much the sport has grown in recent years. Let's get behind the team and cheer them on as they fight for a place in the final.

u/tatasuv — 10 days ago
▲ 6 r/ProteinIndia+3 crossposts

Food Swaps for Fat Loss

These food swaps can help you stay fuller, reduce unnecessary calories and make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit. Which swap would be the hardest for you?

u/tatasuv — 15 days ago
▲ 21 r/ProteinIndia+2 crossposts

Always check lab test results before buying supplements

Just a reminder that BigMuscles Premium Gold Whey failed Trustified lab test some time ago, yet it continues to be one of the top-selling protein powders on Amazon.

It is just a reminder that ratings, influencer marketing, discounts and bestseller badges don't always tell the full story. Before buying a protein powder, it is worth checking independent lab reports and ingredient information instead of relying only on the product listing.

Trustified results are available publicly and protein comparison tools like ValueLens can make it easier to compare prices and test results in one place.

Do you check third-party lab tests before buying supplements or do you mostly rely on reviews and ratings?

u/tatasuv — 20 days ago
▲ 210 r/ProteinIndia+3 crossposts

Why Real Paneer vs Analogue Paneer disclosure is not mandatory across India?

Maharashtra has introduced a rule requiring restaurants to disclose whether they are serving real paneer or analogue paneer. Real paneer is made from milk, while analogue paneer is made using vegetable oils and starches and can have significantly lower protein content.

This seems like a good move for transparency. If customers are paying for paneer, they should know what they are actually getting. Why should only Maharashtra have this rule? Shouldn't it be implemented across India?

u/tatasuv — 23 days ago

Big Day For Indian Sports

India woke up to a historic sporting moment as our champions delivered 3 massive victories in one day.

🏆 India won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026

♟️ R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess

🏑 Team India lifted the Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026

A reminder of the incredible talent India continues to produce across different sports.

u/tatasuv — 28 days ago
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Fake Paneer, Fake Milk, Unsafe Food: The FDA's Crackdown In Maharashtra

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, a 2005-batch officer who secured AIR 20 in the UPSC examination, recently took charge as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. Within days of assuming office, the FDA launched statewide inspections targeting food adulteration, unsafe food practices, mislabelled products, banned substances, and misleading advertisements.

The crackdown reportedly included action against units linked to adulterated milk, paneer, edible oils, chemically ripened fruits, unhygienic food production, and banned gutkha products.

FDA teams carried out inspections across multiple divisions of Maharashtra, collected food samples for testing, sealed establishments found violating regulations, and seized products suspected of breaching food safety standards. The drive also included action against misleading advertisements for certain Ayurvedic products and the seizure of chemically ripened mangoes from wholesale markets.

Mundhe has also announced measures to encourage public reporting of food adulteration and food safety violations through dedicated complaint channels. Food adulteration is one of those issues that affects almost everyone but rarely gets much attention until a major enforcement drive like this takes place.

u/tatasuv — 30 days ago

Which supplement is best for testosterone?

Every few months there is a new food, supplement or hack claiming to boost testosterone. Ashwagandha? Shilajit? Zinc? Have you tried any of them?

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u/tatasuv — 1 month ago
▲ 26 r/ProteinIndia+3 crossposts

Foods To Survive India's Heat Wave ☀️

Temperatures are getting brutal in many parts of India. Which food or drink helps you stay cool during peak summer?

  1. 🍉 Watermelon - Hydrating
  2. 🥒 Cucumber - Cooling
  3. 🌿 Mint (Pudina) - Refreshing
  4. 🥥 Coconut Water - Electrolytes
  5. 🥬 Leafy Greens (Spinach, Lettuce) - Nutrient Rich
  6. 🍊 Citrus Fruits (Oranges, Sweet Lime, Lemon) - Vitamin C
  7. 🥒 Bottle Gourd (Lauki) / Zucchini - Water Rich
  8. 🍓 Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries) - Antioxidants
u/tatasuv — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/ProteinIndia+1 crossposts

Benefits of Makhana

Light, crunchy, filling, and probably one of the easiest healthy snacks to eat regularly.

u/tatasuv — 1 month ago

Beetroot Juice - Powerful Health Booster

Drinking beetroot juice in the morning is a highly potent way to start your day. It naturally boosts stamina, supports healthy blood pressure, and promotes glowing skin.

u/tatasuv — 1 month ago

Simple Morning Drink for Immunity, Gut & Skin Health

This warm amla + ginger drink is a solid morning option:

  • Vitamin C rich
  • Good for digestion
  • No added sugar
  • Easy to make

Would you try this instead of morning tea/coffee occasionally?

u/tatasuv — 1 month ago

Best Creatine Under ₹1000 in India (2026)

This guide compares creatine products in India using price per gram pricing to help you find best value.

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u/tatasuv — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/StartupIndiaJobs+1 crossposts

Looking for a Female Co-Founder for a Women-Centric Tech Startup (0→1 Stage)

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on a startup focused on solving a deeply women-centric problem using technology in a way I genuinely haven’t seen others approach yet. The market opportunity is massive, the problem is real, and I believe there is strong first-mover potential here.

Because the problem directly impacts women, I’m specifically looking for a female co-founder who can bring perspective, insight, and help shape the product in an authentic and meaningful way.

I’m looking for someone interested in helping build from 0→1 and getting involved in:

Operations and execution

Product thinking and user understanding

Growth and strategy

Community building

Long-term vision and scaling

I’m comfortable with the engineering side for now, so I’m not specifically searching for a purely technical CTO-type co-founder at this stage.

Students are absolutely welcome as long as they are committed and serious about building. Preference for people connected to strong startup ecosystems (IITs, IIMs, top universities, startup communities, etc.), since this is something I want to build at a meaningful scale.

Most importantly, I’m looking for someone thoughtful, ambitious, empathetic, and genuinely excited about solving a real problem rather than just chasing trends.

Feel free to DM if this resonates with you.

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u/Complete_Jaguar4653 — 2 months ago
▲ 95 r/ProteinIndia+3 crossposts

High fibre foods and their fibre content

Most people focus on protein, but fibre is probably one of the most ignored parts of Indian diets right now. A lot of packaged foods are high calorie but very low in fibre, which is probably one reason people feel hungry again so quickly.

What do you usually eat for fibre?

u/tatasuv — 2 months ago
▲ 6 r/ProteinIndia+2 crossposts

Why is there suddenly so much focus on reducing oil consumption in India?

First there were government campaigns asking people to cut edible oil usage by 10%. Now even cricketers like Ajinkya Rahane are part of the messaging around using less oil. Obviously eating less fried food is healthier. India already has rising obesity, diabetes and heart disease issues.

But let's be honest, this sudden push also feels connected to global oil tensions, rising import costs and supply concerns. India imports a huge amount of edible oil, so reducing consumption probably helps economically too. Feels like health and economics are both part of the conversation now.

u/tatasuv — 2 months ago