India, July 15 -- Protein is an essential nutrient in our daily diet. While both insufficient and excessive intake can have negative effects, maintaining a healthy balance is key to ensuring the body functions optimally.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Eshanka Wahi, nutritionist and founder of Eat Clean with Eshanka said, "Protein is an essential macronutrient that contains higher nutritional value and is directly involved in chemical processes. It plays a vital role in supporting everything that your body does, from maintaining and repairing body tissues and building lean muscle to supporting immunity and ensuring hormonal balance." Also read | Cardiologist says too much protein is 'ticking time bomb' for early heart attacks in your ...