After 30 to 35 years of age, the rate of muscle loss increases, potentially resulting in weakness, accelerated aging, and decreased bone strength. Protein plays a crucial role in repairing damaged cells and tissues, so it is advisable to increase protein intake in our diet after reaching 30-35 years of age.

Apart form this, If you lead a highly active lifestyle or want to increase muscle mass or your energy levels are consistently low, or if you are pregnant, then you should consider incorporating more protein into your diet. Protein rich diet also helps in fast recovery due to fever or illness.

Here are 10 high protein breakfast recipes that will help to keep you feel active and energetic for the rest of the day. The protein content may vary depending on the quantity of ingredients use.

Blend any fruit of your choice like apple, mango, papaya, banana etc., a handful of overnight soaked nuts or cashews, dates, and curd to prepare a high protein smoothie. You can add 2 tablespoons of amaranth seeds (also known as ramdana) in the smoothie to increase its protein and calcium content.

1 glass smoothie provides approx 8g protein.

Are you a fan of sandwiches? If so, you might enjoy a cucumber cheese sandwich. This sandwich is simple to make and doesn't require any cooking.

2 cheese sanwices provides approx 10g protein.

To boost the protein content of your standard moong dal cheela, stuff it with paneer and serve it with dhania tomato chutney.

2 moong dal cheela provides approx 12g protein

If you are found of South Indian food, you can have idli sambhar—ideally made with soaked rice and black gram dal.

1 bowl sambhar with 2 idli provides approx 8g protein

One of the richest source of protein is lobea. Pressure cook the overnight soaked lobea , then add cucumber, tomato, onion, and other ingredients. Season with salt, lemon juice, and chaat masala.

Chaat prepared with 1 hadful of lobea provides approx 10g protein