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Indian food is saving so many lives
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Except for protein.
https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/indias-protein-deficiency-and-the-need-to-address-the-problem
That’s not too surprising, that study explains that 85% of Indians think protein makes you gain weight, 90% don’t know how much you’re supposed to eat in a day, and 73% have low levels, with an average consumption of 75% the lower bound for the RDA. I’d quote, but I’m on mobile and that website is hostile to copying text.
Chickpeas and lentils are incredibly protein dense, if India has a protein deficiency issue it is likely due to poverty