New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Protein needs differ from person to person. It depends on factors such as age, weight, activity level, and other health needs. So the question is not just "am I a vegetarian?" Am I getting enough protein in my meals? "A person may have dal for lunch. They start the day with just tea and toast. Then they have a snack that is mostly carbohydrates in the evening. By the end of the day, they may still not be getting protein," Dt. Archana Batra, Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, tells Health Shots.

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Do not rely on dal for all your protein

Do not rely on a single serving of pulses to meet your protein needs; pair it with chapati or rice to get the full benefit....