⁠Indian Diet Problem: Low Protein, High Calories & Muscle Loss Prashant Desai FO501 Raj Shamani

Download Porter Here: ⁠⁠ Guest Suggestion Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. (00:00) - Intro (02:41) - Why is protein so important to him? (11:27) - How can people lose weight by eating the right protein? (16:20) - Why do people need protein? (27:08) - The cockroach experiment (32:17) - How does protein help in weight loss? (35:42) - How much protein does a person need? (41:52) - Which age group needs how much protein? (52:10) - Why is grip strength important? (56:52) - Does eating more protein damage your kidneys? (1:02:36) - Amino acids & their importance (1:10:17) - Protein in a vegetarian Indian diet (1:29:33) - Why is plant protein weaker than animal protein? (1:34:27) - Protein in a non-vegetarian Indian diet (1:39:49) - Which protein shake is good? (1:57:00) - At what time should people take protein? (2:02:54) - What's one thing people should learn from this podcast? (2:05:45) - India will only grow when it...? (2:07:00) - Outro In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Desai, Health Educator Stanford School of Medicine. We discuss the real role of protein in the Indian diet, why protein deficiency is more common than we think, and how it impacts hunger, cravings, and overall health. The conversation also explores common myths around high-protein diets, whether excess protein affects kidney function in healthy individuals, and how traditional Indian diets often fall short in protein adequacy. He also breaks down research-backed insights on overeating, appetite regulation, and how the body responds when protein intake is low, along with practical ways to improve daily nutrition without extreme diets or supplements. This episode offers a clear, science-based understanding of protein, diet behaviour, and long-term health.

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⁠Indian Diet Problem: Low Protein, High Calories & Muscle Loss Prashant Desai FO501 Raj Shamani is an episode from Figuring Out with Raj Shamani by Raj Shamani.

This episode is 02:07:47 long.

This episode was published on Apr 25, 2026.

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