Protein is a part of every cell in the body that helps it to build and repair cells and tissues. In the Greek language, it is known as proteios, which means “ primary ”. It is a major component of the skin, muscle, bone, organs, hair, and nails. Research reveals that most age/sex groups appeared to consume more protein than the respective estimated average requirement, while a significant percentage of adolescent females and older women appeared to have inadequate protein intake. Protein intake averaged 56 ± 14 gms/day in young children, increased to a high of ≈91 ± 22 gms/day in adults aged 19–30y, and decreased to ≈66 ± 17 gms/day in the elderly in the US. In India, people consume diets that are rich in carbohydrates which constitute approximately 70-80% of their food. Protein sources that are consumed by Indians include dairy products, pulses, chicken, and eggs in the case of non-vegeta...