Daily Calories:
Instructions: Select ONE option per meal (A = Indian, B = Global). This sports maintenance protocol establishes a baseline metabolic equilibrium. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are perfectly balanced to sustain current lean mass, optimize off-season recovery, and prevent adipose tissue accumulation.
| Hydration: Consume 3–5 litres of fluid daily. Maintenance phases require consistent hydration to support continuous cellular turnover, toxin clearance, and joint lubrication.
| Fats: Essential for establishing a healthy hormonal baseline. Utilize a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats to support joint health and cognitive function.
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Meal 1 — Morning Homeostasis & Cortisol Regulation
7:00 – 8:30 AM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Malwi Sabudana Poha with PeanutTapioca Rice Mix Tapioca and beaten rice together give two starch rates, and groundnut fat slows both of them. | 1 bowl 1.5 bowl 2 bowl |
~380 kcal~495 kcal~625 kcal
P: 21g28g35g
| C: 56g73g92g
| F: 8g10g13g
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| B | Jowar Rava Upma with PeanutSorghum Savoury Bowl Sorghum is gluten free with a lower glycaemic index than semolina, useful on a rotation. | 1 bowl 1.5 bowl 2 bowl |
~375 kcal~505 kcal~630 kcal
P: 24g32g40g
| C: 52g69g86g
| F: 8g11g14g
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Meal 2 — Mid-Day Amino Pool Replenishment
12:30 – 2:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Torai Moong Dal with Bajra RotlaRidge Gourd Pulse Ridge gourd is over ninety per cent water, letting the pulse carry the protein at low energy. |
1 katori 2 Roti 1.5 katori 3 Roti 2 katori 3 Roti |
~480 kcal~640 kcal~800 kcal
P: 31g41g51g
| C: 64g85g106g
| F: 11g15g19g
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| B | Bhutte Ki Sabzi with ChapatiGrated Maize Plate Grated sweetcorn in a curd base gives starch with casein and a light everyday energy figure. |
1 katori 2 Chapati 1.5 katori 3 Chapati 2 katori 3 Chapati |
~480 kcal~640 kcal~800 kcal
P: 27g36g45g
| C: 66g88g110g
| F: 12g16g20g
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Meal 3 — Afternoon Energy Stabilization
4:30 – 5:30 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Murmura Chivda with PeanutPuffed Rice Snack Puffed rice with groundnut gives volume and a small fat fraction at a low energy cost per portion. | 25 g 35 g 45 g |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~370 kcal
P: 14g19g24g
| C: 26g35g44g
| F: 7g9g11g
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| B | Aam Ras with MilkSeasonal Mango Draught Mango carotenoid needs the milk fat alongside it for the retinol conversion to happen at all. | 1 small bowl 1 bowl 1.5 bowl |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~365 kcal
P: 10g13g16g
| C: 30g40g50g
| F: 7g9g11g
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Meal 4 — Nocturnal Autophagy & Repair
7:30 – 9:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Jimikand Ki Sabzi with RotiElephant Yam Plate Elephant foot yam cooled after cooking forms resistant starch, which ferments rather than absorbing. |
1 katori 2 Roti 1.5 katori 3 Roti 2 katori 3 Roti |
~415 kcal~550 kcal~685 kcal
P: 33g44g55g
| C: 48g64g80g
| F: 10g13g16g
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| B | Malwi Dal Panchmel with BhaatFive Pulse Evening Blending five pulses closes the lysine and methionine gaps that any single dal leaves open. |
1 katori 1 cup 1.5 katori 1.5 cup 2 katori 1.5 cup |
~410 kcal~550 kcal~685 kcal
P: 29g39g49g
| C: 53g71g89g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~150gProtein
~200gCarbs
~65gFat