New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Protein has become one of the most tracked parts of our diets. We count grams, compare labels and try to work out whether we are getting enough through the day. That awareness is useful, but a good protein plan needs more than a daily gram target. Protein quality and source matter, as does how it fits into the rest of the diet. And one nutrient that deserves much more attention in this conversation is fiber. For most people, eating well also has to work around real life. Breakfast gets rushed, meetings run over, lunch gets pushed back, and travel disrupts routines. So, a useful protein plan should be nutritionally sound and realistic enough to follow consistently.

Start with protein quality

Protein provides essentia...