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The global icon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is making headlines again, and this is a PC-personal (Priyanka Chopra) lifestyle change that is causing ripples in both Bollywood and Hollywood wellness circles. The actress, producer and entrepreneur has recently disclosed that she is now turning to a vegetarian diet, causing a stir with the nature of how she has been keeping fit, toned and energetic without meat.
Her health, ethical, and environmental reasons to raise awareness about food choices are, encouraging fans’ to reconsider their food choices. However, some are raisng eyebrows, asiing questions like, Can a vegetarian diet be protein-rich? And what are the fast, tasty replacements for non-vegetarian food?
Here is all you need to know about Priyanka Copra’s plant-powered shift and how you can do the same and make protein-rich vegetarian dishes as well.
Why Priyanka Chopra Quit Non-Veg?
According to sources close to Priyanka, the vegetarian shift was brought about after evaluating her health and lifestyle priorities. For Priyanka, a vegetarian diet shift is yet another step in the right direction, taking into consideration that she had already gained a reputation for leading a healthy lifestyle through proper eating and holistic wellness practices.
As per a statement given to Host, Priyanka said, “Dinner always starts with soup. I love having a nice, warm soup. Then, having the same thing that I have for lunch. It is super tasty, and healthy. Then I have various other things, I love dal, I love bhindi. I love aloo gobhi. I am being vegetarian now. Then, I always need a dahi, I love having raita and achaar is very important. Salad’s very important,” she told the host.
“Now when I’m in the US, I am usually not a sandwich person. I don’t like sandwiches, but I always like roast fish with veggies. I love a good, fresh salad,” she added.
It is not the first such leap by a celebrity and athlete and can be traced across the world, with a wide range of celebrities and athletes adopting more plant-based diets in order to restore their energy, smooth skin, and address digestive issues.
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Is it Really Possible to Get Enough Protein Without Meat?
Plant-based sources of protein can be easily substituted for animal products due to their abundance. All you should take care of is diversity and balance in your diet.
Powerhouse of Vegetarian Proteins:
- Lentils (moong, rajma, chana, masoor)
- Tofu and paneer
- Quinoa, oats and brown rice
- Greek yoghurt and curd
- Nuts and seeds (almonds, chia/business seeds, pumpkin seeds)
- Soy chunks and tempeh
- Millets and legumes
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5 Delicious & Protein-Packed Vegetarian Meals
So, whether you want to take inspiration from Priyanka or are just curious about Meat-Free days, here are the five simple and protein-loaded vegetarian dinners that you can incorporate into your diet:
1. Chickpea and Quinoa Salad
It is a fresh, protein-dense salad. Moreover, it is also full of fibre.
Ingredients: Cooked quinoa, boiled chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Protein content: About 14 g per serving.
2. Paneer Bhurji Paratha
Trade your chicken roll for this yummy Indian-style protein wrap.
Ingredients: Paneer, crumbled and fried with onions and capsicum, turmeric and chilli powder. Can be eaten with roti or bread and is a healthy weighloss freindly recioe too.
Protein content: About 18g-20g in 100g.
3. Sprouted Moong Chilla
A crispy, savoury pancake and both protein-enriched and gastro-friendly.
Ingredients: Mixed sprouted moong, spices, and grated vegetables.
Protein content: About 12g per chilla, and another weight-loss-friendly staple.
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4. Soyabean Tikki Burger
This snack contains a lot of protein and is as good as your time-old chicken burger.
Ingredients: Boiled soy chunks, mashed potatoes, onions, spices. Fry briefly and put in between a multigrain bun with lettuce and a chutney. Top it with hummus or Greek yoghurt dip to make it more protein-rich and creamy.
Protein content: about 20g of protein for a patty.
5. Brown Rice with Stir Fry Tofu
An adequate, satisfying, and nutritious dinner bowl.
Ingredients: Cubed tofu, stir-fried with bell pepper, broccoli, garlic, and soy sauce, served on a bed of brown rice. It is a blend of plant protein and complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
Protein content: About 22g per serving.
Final Word: Vegetarian Is Protein-Packed Too
The choice of Priyanka Chopra to go vegetarian is not just a dietary switch, but also a lifestyle transition. And, similarly, you can too adapt a plant-based lifestyle by taking one step at a time. However, the most important thing is to remain balanced, keep a variety of proteins, and relish it, even if it is vegetarian!