Protein Day 2023: ‘Right To Protein’ announces ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’ as the theme for the year

Protein Day 2023: ‘Right To Protein’ announces ‘Easy Access to Protein for All’ as the theme for the year

"The pandemic highlighted the need to "build back better" sustainably. The effects of global warming on agriculture and the inequality in access to food have further necessitated a paradigm shift in how one thinks about food. Emerging scientific innovations present us with a growing range of opportunities to transform the food and agriculture structures to fulfill the vision of a hunger-free India. Therefore, through this educative initiative, this year, Right to Protein will be initiating informed discussions and dialogues about the role of science and how methods such as genetically engineered foods can have in achieving food security."

"Since the inception of India’s first Protein Day in 2020, Right To Protein is all set to complete a treble, where like-minded citizens, nutritionists, food industry experts, chefs, and brands will come together to raise awareness and take a step towards making India a protein sufficient country through food science."

"Right to Protein will be initiating informed discussions and dialogues about the role of science and how methods such as genetically engineered foods can have in achieving food security. The discussions will address genuine concerns, misperceptions, and ‘GMO anxiety’ among other topics."

"Right to Protein, ahead of India’s third annual Protein Day celebration on 27th February, declares ‘Food Futurism’ as the theme for 2022 as it takes ahead its mission to drive food and especially protein sufficiency in the country through awareness, advocacy, and action."

"Plant-based foods and other smart protein sources are a generational opportunity to align planetary health stewardship, public health resilience, and economic growth. But to bring delicious, sustainable protein onto plates across the country, we need to invest in science, develop talent, and bridge knowledge gaps."

"Genetic improvement has been a central pillar of improved agriculture productivity from time immemorial. Altering genetics can improve the survival rate of crops. Scientists have found ways to extract, for example, the protein from the DNA of a soil bacteria which is toxic for caterpillars but not for human beings and added it to the seeds of corn to make them pest resistant . This reduces the need to use chemical pesticides, improves crop survival and the average yield per hectare."

"The adequate intake of protein, an important macro-nutrient, in everyday diet is often grossly undermined and neglected. In India especially, the lack of awareness is concerning because protein deficiency is a very real and significant issue that needs immediate and urgent action."

“ National Protein Day: Nearly 95% of Indian mothers know of protein as a macro-nutrient but only 3% really understand its important functions and why one should consume it! Read here to find out more about why protein intake in India is a challenge. ”

“ Ahead of Protein Day 2021, leading health and nutrition brands and thought leaders join forces with the Right To Protein initiative to drive national consciousness towards adequate consumption of protein in daily Indian diets. ”

“ In association with nutritionist Pooja Makhija, Right To Protein and Teach For India interacted online with children and their parents about the importance of consuming adequate protein in their daily diets for overall better health and nutrition. ”

“ Today as we celebrate India's second Protein Day, the theme shines the spotlight on plant-based sources of protein and encourages Indians to learn and know more about different types of sources available and their importance in daily meals for better nutrition and health.”

“Love chicken momos? The good news is that you don't have to feel guilty indulging in your favourite treat as it is among the prime sources of protein. As momos are steamed, it is good for health. Dieticians share this good news on Protein Day.”

“Initiatives like “Eat Right India” & “Right To Protein” are cultivating conversations around protein to ensure that people are not only aware but get access to necessary tools towards protein sufficiency leading to overall health & wellness.”

“From 2020, India will take this day as a medium to spread awareness about various protein sources to fulfill the deficit. The theme of India's first Protein Day 2020 is to act as a reminder for all Indians to ask themselves & others – #ProteinMeinKyaHai.”