India, Oct. 3 -- With the constant influx of health and fitness advice on social media, many of us are told to boost our protein intake. However, questions arise: what's the ideal daily protein amount, and which foods are rich in protein? Protein is essential for cellular repair and growth, but consuming more isn't always better. Also read | Are you taking enough protein? Common signs that you have protein deficiency

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Shehla Shaikh, consultant endocrinologist at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, spoke about the optimal daily protein intake and listed high-protein food options. She explained that protein intake varies based on factors such as age, weight, and activity level.

She said, "Recently, protein consum...