INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Muscle health is often not given the due attention it deserves
It is often seen to be an area of relevance for athletes or gym enthusiasts, but such is not the case
Poor muscle strength could pave way for bone related ailments like osteoporosis and arthritis
If the findings of a latest study are to be believed muscle health of seven out of 10 Indians is poor."As per the study, 71 per cent Indians
suffer from poor muscle health and need to gain muscle mass
Poor muscle mass could lead to impaired muscle function, fatigue and poor metabolic health," said the joint study conducted by InBody and
Ipsos."Not many Indians know about its overall impact on health and wellness
Good muscle health is not only a key for an active lifestyle but also for carrying out our daily physical activities to maintain a healthy
life," said the study.The data collected from people across eight cities Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna and
Hyderabad covering 1,243 people was examined in detail
The participants were a mix of working and non-working individuals of 30 to 55 years.Lucknow was found to have the highest percentage of
males and females having poor muscle mass, with 82 per cent males and 80 per cent females
Delhi-NCR had a lower percentage of people with poor muscle mass, with 64 per cent of both males and females.The body protein level was also
not particularly that strong
The trend was similar to that of the poor muscle mass levels. "Nutrition and exercise have been shown to play a major role in improving
With reference to nutrition, one specific nutrient that plays a role in muscle health is protein
The present research acknowledges the importance of protein in daily diet and exercise to maintain good muscle health," it said.The study
emphasized upon the importance of protein
Proteins are called the building blocks of life
They ensure the provision of amino acids and stimulates protein synthesis
Dietary protein and specific amino acid ingestion largely raises muscle protein synthesis and inhibits protein breakdown.Not just protein,
for ideal muscle mass one also needs to engage in physical activities that stimulate muscle protein synthesis and good muscle health.The
proportion of Indians suffering from poor muscle health is a reminder that the country needs more awareness about the importance of muscle
health and find out ways and means to address this issue. "There is an urgent need to spread awareness about muscle health, role of
adequate protein intake and exercise for a healthy life," it added.Your organs, tissues, muscles and hormones are all made up of proteins
This is why they are known as the building blocks of life
Through your diet you may ensure you have enough protein to make sure your muscle health is optimum. Here are top 5 foods that are rich in
Eggs: Eggs are the best source of bioavailable proteins
One large boiled egg contains almost no carbs and 13 gm of proteins
They are very versatile and can be included in a number of ways in your daily diet.2
Walnuts: One of the healthiest nuts out there is the walnut, a 100-gm serving of which contains 15 gm of proteins
So, snack on these brain-shaped nuts for a protein kick.3
Chickpeas: These high-fibre legumes are a hit with gym-goers as just a 100-gm serving of this healthy snack contains 19 gm of proteins
Moreover, 68% of the total carb content of chickpeas is fibre, which makes it a filling food.4
Tofu: It's a favourite food among vegetarians and vegans
A 100-gm serving of tofucontains 9 gm of high-quality protein5
Lentils: A 100-gm serving of boiled lentils contains 9 gm of protein
Moreover, the same amount of lentils also has 8 gm of dietary fibre.(With inputs IANS)
