India, Oct. 27 -- Metabolic health coach Govind Lohia, co-founder of The Good Weight, said in an interview with HT Lifestyle that walking 10,000 steps a day may not be enough on its own for metabolic health, and outlined five lifestyle habits that can make a difference. The article, by Akanksha Agnihotri, was published on Oct 26, 2026.
Protein and meal balance
Lohia said many “healthy” daily meal patterns can be heavily carbohydrate-based, with protein appearing only in small amounts, such as a “small katori of dal,” and sometimes not even that.
He said people should look at the overall nutritional balance of meals rather than only choosing foods perceived as healthy, adding that adequate protein supports muscle maintenance and recovery....