India, March 10 -- Plant-based protein has moved from the fringes of health food stores to the centre of mainstream nutrition. Derived from legumes, dairy, nuts, and grains, these sources offer a diverse and rich array of essential nutrients. Beyond just building muscle, the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society suggests that swapping animal proteins for plant proteins may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Also read | UK surgeon shares 5 sneaky plant-based sources of high protein and fibres: Green peas, edamame and more

However, the golden question for many vegetarians remains: how do you get enough protein? Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain addressed this head-on in a March 4 Instagram post tit...