Daily Calories:
Instructions: Select ONE option per meal (A = Indian, B = Global). This maintenance protocol focuses on active recovery and long-term joint health. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are balanced to sustain current lean mass, optimize connective tissue repair, and support off-season or inter-camp performance.
| Hydration: Consume 3–5 litres of fluid daily. Maintenance phases require consistent hydration to support continuous cellular turnover and lubricate synovial joints.
| Fats: Essential for reducing systemic inflammation. Focus on fats high in Omega-3s and structural components like collagen to maintain tendon and ligament integrity.
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Meal 1 — Morning Joint Lubrication & ATP Reset
7:00 – 8:30 AM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Muesli with Milk & Seasonal FruitCold Start Oat and seed muesli with milk and whatever fruit is in season. |
40g Muesli 1 glass Milk 55g Muesli 1 glass Milk 70g Muesli 1.5 glasses Milk |
~375 kcal~500 kcal~625 kcal
P: 26g34g42g
| C: 48g64g80g
| F: 9g12g15g
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| B | Vegetable Sandwich with CheesePortable Start Wholegrain sandwich with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and a slice of cheese. | 1 Sandwich 1.5 Sandwiches 2 Sandwiches |
~375 kcal~505 kcal~630 kcal
P: 22g29g36g
| C: 54g72g90g
| F: 8g11g14g
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Meal 2 — Mid-Day Sustenance & Connective Tissue Repair
12:30 – 2:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Tehri with Boondi RaitaMidday Anchor Rice cooked with turmeric, peas and potato into a soft tehri, served with a light raita. |
1.5 cups Tehri ½ cup Raita 2 cups Tehri ¾ cup Raita 2.5 cups Tehri 1 cup Raita |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~810 kcal
P: 24g32g40g
| C: 72g96g120g
| F: 11g15g19g
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| B | Chole with Multigrain Roti & SaladLegume Anchor Chickpeas in a light tomato masala with multigrain roti and onion salad. |
1 cup Chole 1 Roti 1.5 cups Chole 2 Roti 2 cups Chole 2 Roti |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~805 kcal
P: 30g40g50g
| C: 64g85g106g
| F: 12g16g20g
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Meal 3 — Afternoon Energy & Anti-Inflammatory Surge
4:30 – 5:30 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Boiled Egg with FruitSimple Snack A boiled egg taken with seasonal fruit for a balanced afternoon break. |
1 Egg 1 bowl Fruit 2 Eggs 1 bowl Fruit 2 Eggs 1.5 bowls Fruit |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~370 kcal
P: 13g17g21g
| C: 27g36g45g
| F: 7g9g12g
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| B | Buttermilk with Roasted PeanutAfternoon Break Thin spiced buttermilk taken with dry-roasted peanuts. |
1 glass 20g Peanut 1 glass 28g Peanut 1.5 glasses 36g Peanut |
~220 kcal~290 kcal~360 kcal
P: 9g12g15g
| C: 32g42g52g
| F: 6g8g10g
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Meal 4 — Nocturnal Recovery & Cartilage Synthesis
7:30 – 9:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Paneer Bhurji with Roti & SaladEvening Anchor Paneer crumbled and cooked with onion and turmeric, served with roti and salad. |
120g Paneer 1 Roti 160g Paneer 2 Roti 200g Paneer 2 Roti |
~420 kcal~555 kcal~695 kcal
P: 26g35g44g
| C: 56g75g94g
| F: 10g13g16g
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| B | Khichdi with Curd & PapadLight Close Rice and moong dal khichdi cooked soft, served with curd and a roasted papad. |
1.5 cups Khichdi ½ cup Curd 2 cups Khichdi ¾ cup Curd 2.5 cups Khichdi 1 cup Curd |
~410 kcal~545 kcal~680 kcal
P: 32g42g52g
| C: 50g67g84g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~155gProtein
~210gCarbs
~60gFat