07/08/2026
This is one of the most common things we hear in clinic. So we ask what a typical day looks like.
Poha. Upma. Chilla. Buttered toast. Fruit. Juice.
All foods we’ve grown up believing are “healthy” and “light.” And they’re not bad foods. But notice what’s missing from every single one of them:
Protein.
These are carbohydrate-heavy meals — often with very little protein and almost no fiber to slow down digestion. That means:
🔹 Blood sugar spikes, then crashes — leaving you hungry again within an hour or two
🔹 No protein means your body isn’t getting what it needs to preserve muscle, especially if you’re trying to lose weight
🔹 “Healthy” and “high-protein” are not the same thing — and most traditional Indian breakfasts default to the former, not the latter
This isn’t about giving up poha or upma. It’s about adding an egg, some paneer, a bowl of dahi, or a handful of nuts alongside it — so the meal actually keeps you full and supports your goals, instead of working against them.
“Eating healthy” isn’t the same as eating enough protein. And that gap is often the missing piece.
Book a consultation with Dr. Roohi Khanna, Obesity Medicine Specialist at Renew Healthcare, for a personalised weight management plan based on your health, lifestyle, and goals.
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