18/02/2026
Don’t get me wrong - I’m not demonising protein by any means, I’m just against when people assume that something that works for them, will work for everyone else.
Before incorporating large amounts of protein in your body, it’s important to see:
- how it suits your digestion - how does it make you feel? Bloated, sluggish, lethargic? Or satisfied, energetic and clear-minded?
A dietary approach that works well for one person may not work the same way for another — even if it’s widely recommended or trending.
Classical Ayurvedic texts don’t categorise food by protein, carbs, or fats.
Instead, food is understood by its effect on digestion (agni) and on the individual body.
High-protein diets, for example, may feel strengthening and stabilising for some.
For others, the same foods can overwhelm digestion, leading to bloating, heaviness, or fatigue.
This is why Ayurveda emphasises self-understanding before self-experimentation.
Before adopting popularised health advice, it’s important to understand:
• your digestive capacity
• how different foods feel in your body
• what supports or disrupts your digestion
Because nourishment depends less on what is praised and more on what you can digest and assimilate.
✨ What works for one body won’t work for every body.