​​7 protein mistakes vegetarians commonly make​

Protein has long carried the reputation of being the “non-vegetarian’s nutrient.” In India especially, where nearly 30% of the population follows a vegetarian diet, the assumption is that protein deficiency is almost inevitable. But that’s only half true. India has no shortage of plant-based protein sources like dals, beans, millets, nuts, seeds, soy; yet many vegetarians still fall short. Why? Not because of lack of options, but because of how they eat them. Nutritionists point to recurring mistakes in vegetarian diets that dilute the power of protein. Here are seven of the most common slip-ups and how to avoid them.