A protein diet becomes better when fibre is added with purpose.

Start with vegetables. Add spinach, beans, capsicum, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, bhindi or lauki to meals that already contain eggs, chicken, paneer, whey or dal. Vegetables add volume and digestive support without making the plate feel too heavy.

Next, use legumes wisely. Chana, rajma, moong, masoor and sprouts bring both fibre and plant protein. They do not need to replace animal protein. They can simply appear a few times a week.

Oats, millets and whole wheat can help when they suit your goals. Seeds like chia, flax and pumpkin seeds add small but useful fibre. Fruit matters too. Guava, apple, papaya, orange and berries are better snack choices than low fibre packaged bars.

Psyllium husk can be useful for some people who need a focused fibre supplement, but it should be introduced slowly and taken with enough water. Resistant starch sources like raw banana flour or cooled rice may also interest people looking beyond basic fibre.

The best high protein diet is not dry and repetitive. It has plants, colour and texture.

Protein builds the plan. Fibre makes the plan easier to live with.

None of these additions need to replace your protein plan. They just need a place on the same plate.