Why Your Samosa Doesn’t Need to Be a Protein Shake 🍽️

In the movie 3 Idiots, Aamir Khan famously said, “You don’t judge Sachin Tendulkar by his singing skills or Lata Mangeshkar by her batting skills.”

Well… the same logic applies to food.
So why are we judging a samosa or vada pav by their protein content?

Every Food Has a Job — Let It Do Its Job

Food is more than just numbers on a nutrition label.
Each item plays a unique role in your life:

• Rice (carb-rich) → pairs perfectly with rajma, dal, or veggies (protein + fiber)
  
  
• Bread → goes with eggs, peanut butter, or cheese (protein + fats)
  
  

It’s about pairing foods smartly so the overall meal is balanced—not about forcing every single item to carry all the nutritional weight.

Snacks: Stop Putting Pressure on Them

Snacks—whether it’s a crispy samosa, a buttery pav, or roasted chana—are not here to pass a “nutritional balance” exam.

They can be:

• Energy providers (carb-rich)
  
  
• Satiation boosters (fat-rich)
  
  

The trick? Switch between them, and enjoy them for what they are.

Dessert Has One Job: Make You Happy 🍨

Some foods—like your favorite gulab jamun, brownie, or cheesecake—exist purely to make you smile.
And honestly? They’re doing a great job at it.

The Real Enemy Isn’t Food—It’s Overthinking

When you start looking at every bite as a “good” or “bad” choice, you lose the joy of eating.
Remember:

• Food is not your enemy.
  
  
• Moderation is your best friend.
  
  

So next time you’re holding a samosa, don’t ask, “Where’s the protein?”
Just take a bite, smile, and let it do the job it was born to do.

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