Consumption of protein supplements is not recommended : National Institute of Nutrition

After the new scientific findings and lifestyle changes India's National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has developed new nutrition guidelines. Consumption of protein supplements is not recommended : National Institute of Nutrition has advised Indians to limit sugar consumption to 20-25gm per day and has suggested avoiding protein supplements and reducing oil usage in cooking. NIN instructed the Indians to avoid protein supplements as the health risks they offer are much higher than a few of the benefits.

National Institute of Nutrition's Dietary Guidelines

"Protein powders may also contain added sugars, non-caloric sweeteners and additives such as artificial flavouring, hence, are not advisable for regular consumption. Proteins rich in branched-chain amino acids may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases. Consuming high levels of protein. especially in the form of supplement powders, is therefore not advisable," said NIN quoted by The Times of India.

NIN considers earthen cookware safest as it requires very little oil and preserves all the necessary nutrition in the food. It criticized storing acidic food like chutney and pickles in metal containers such as aluminium, steel and brass as it is unsafe. It has also advised that cooking in nonstick cookware should not exceed the heat level of 170 degrees Celsius and the cookware should be discarded once the nonstick coating is damaged. NIN appreciated the usage of granite-based cookware.

NIN's Recommendations for Healthy Cooking and Nutrition

The institute has advised reducing the usage of oil in cooking it said that the essential oils and fatty acids should be obtained from nuts, oilseeds and seafood. Consumption of protein supplements is not recommended : National Institute of Nutrition also appreciated the usage of air fryer as it requires little to no oil, and is a healthy mode of cooking.

"Healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a substantial proportion of coronary heart disease and hypertension, and prevent up to 80 per cent of type 2 diabetes," Consumption of protein supplements is not recommended : National Institute of Nutrition director Dr Hemalatha R, outlined in a statement.

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