How making protein a part of your diet this winter will help you stay fit?

Try these easy but efficient ways to include protein in your diet this winter and take control of your immunity.

February 2, 2025 13:06 IST

Meal planning is the first step in understanding how you will consume protein in your diet. (Image Credits: Pixabay)

Cozy early mornings, snuggling in the blanket and wishing for that extra sleep, that’s how winter feels. This winter enjoy the weather but let your nutrition be on top. Let protein be your amour this winter as it helps support your immune system and avoid any infections.

You will find a list of high protein meals to consume but what do you do with that list? Sakshi Kirpalani, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist at Fast&Up shares 3 best ways of incorporating it in your daily life!

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Meal prep a night before/ for the week: As the day starts, it’s very difficult to find food choices and then you tend to have either what’s available fastest or something you can eat quickly in between your work and that’s where it all goes wrong. Quick fixes are not always the best choice as it can be high in calories and not provide us the nutritional values we need. Sit the night before and plan the meals according to your day and make sure you’re consuming the nutrition you need according to your body!
Protein options for the go: Meal planning is the first step in understanding how you will consume protein in your diet. It is also advisable to prepare ahead of time in case there are any conflicts during the day. I keep my protein drink or health protein bar close at hand because of this. Additionally, you can always carry a plant-based protein shake with you. In addition to being practical, Pea + Brown Rice Isolate is one of the greatest protein choices for a healthy lifestyle.
Sip and snack: How consuming water is auto tuned in our brain, I made a pact with myself, I that every time I had a sip of water, I ask myself to consume some nuts that are high in protein like almonds, cashews, etc in case I have not reached close to my protein goal of her day. It’s the best option as this does not need to be refrigerated and can be consumed on a daily basis without being bored of the taste!