By Dt. Sufia (Senior Clinical Dietitian) • Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritika (MBBS) • ✓ Fact Checked (ICMR-NIN Compliant) At 52g of complete protein per 100g, Soya Chunks (TVP) represent the highest plant-based protein density in Indian kitchens. Utilize in our weight gain diet plan or balance with calories in roti for fat loss. Do […]
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Have you ever returned home after a long day, feeling completely drained, only to realize your dinner lacks the fuel your body actually needs? For many busy professionals and homemakers, the struggle to find high-quality, affordable protein is real. Specifically, when you are managing diabetes or a hectic schedule, the soybean protein content per 100g […]
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I know it’s hard to find time for complicated meal prep when you’re balancing a 9-to-6 job or managing a household. You’ve probably seen that damp muslin cloth in your mother’s kitchen and wondered if getting your protein from sprouts is actually enough to keep you healthy or help you lose those stubborn kilos. Let’s […]
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Sunita wakes up at 6:00 AM every day to the sound of her alarm in a quiet suburb of Pune. She rushes to the kitchen to prepare lunch boxes for her family while mentally checking off her to-do list for her teaching job. Like many people managing busy lives, she recently found out her blood […]
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Imagine you are standing in your kitchen at 6:30 AM, the pressure cooker is whistling, and you are trying to remember if you took your sugar reading. You want to eat something that tastes good but won’t send your glucose levels on a roller coaster ride. This is exactly where understanding the calories of papaya […]
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By Dt. Sufia (Senior Clinical Dietitian) • Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritika (MBBS) • ✓ Fact Checked (ICMR-NIN Compliant) One medium homemade besan chilla (gram flour savory pancake, 70g cooked weight from 35g raw chickpea flour cooked with 1/2 tsp oil) delivers exactly 128 calories, 15.2g complex carbohydrates, 6.8g bioavailable plant protein, 4.4g healthy fats, […]
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Have you ever stood in your kitchen on a busy Tuesday morning, staring at your blender? You want something healthy, but you wonder if that quick drink is helping or hurting your waistline. Many of my clients at DietDekho ask me exactly how many calories banana shake recipes add to their day. This is a […]
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By Dt. Sufia (Senior Clinical Dietitian) • Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritika (MBBS) • ✓ Fact Checked (ICMR-NIN Compliant) One standard medium katori of vegetable upma (approx. 150g cooked serving made from roasted semolina/suji with 1 tsp oil) contains roughly 192 to 215 calories, 32.4g carbohydrates, 4.6g protein, 5.2g fat, and 3.1g dietary fiber. Prepared […]
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By Dt. Sufia (Senior Clinical Dietitian) • Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ritika (MBBS) • ✓ Fact Checked (ICMR-NIN Compliant) One standard measuring cup of plain puffed rice (murmura/kurmura, approx. 14 grams) contains 56 calories, 12.6g carbohydrates, 0.9g protein, 0.1g fat, and 0.4g fiber. Because murmura is extremely light and voluminous, 100 grams yields 382 to […]
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Imagine you are heading home after a long shift. You are exhausted. The thought of the gym feels impossible, but you still want to manage your health. You might wonder, 1 kg is how many calories, and how can a busy person like you actually burn it off? I know it is hard to find […]
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