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 | Chane Ki Dal Ka Cheela with DhaniyaSplit Gram Pancake Split bengal gram has a low glycaemic index and gives pulse protein without any dairy at breakfast. | 2 Piece 3 Piece 4 Piece |
~380 kcal~495 kcal~625 kcal
P: 21g28g35g
| C: 56g73g92g
| F: 8g10g13g
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| B | Lobia Ki Tikki with Hari ChutneyCowpea Formed Patty Cowpea is folate dense among pulses and forms well into patties without needing a binder. | 3 Piece 4 Piece 5 Piece |
~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 | Kulthi Ki Kadhi with Mandua RotiHorse Gram Plate Horse gram is the highest protein pulse in common Indian use and is high in iron and polyphenol. |
1 katori 2 Roti 1.5 katori 2 Roti 2 katori 3 Roti |
~480 kcal~640 kcal~800 kcal
P: 31g41g51g
| C: 64g85g106g
| F: 11g15g19g
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| B | Rajmah Chitkabra with ChapatiSpeckled Bean Plate The speckled hill variety cooks softer than the plains bean while keeping the same fibre 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 | Moong Dal Ki Namkeen with ChaiFried Pulse Savoury Fried split green gram gives dry pulse protein in a portion that keeps for weeks unrefrigerated. | 25 g 35 g 45 g |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~370 kcal
P: 14g19g24g
| C: 26g35g44g
| F: 7g9g11g
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| B | Jau Ka Sattu with NimbuRoasted Barley Draught Roasted barley carries beta-glucan and needs no cooking, which is why it travels in hot weather. | 1 glass 1 glass 1.5 glass |
~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 | Masoor Ki Dal with Kuttu Ki RotiRed Lentil Evening Red lentil cooks fast and returns iron and folate, suiting an evening with little cooking time. |
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 | Safed Matar Ki Ghugni with PhulkaWhite Pea Evening White pea cooked soft holds a pulse protein base that reheats without the texture loss dal shows. |
1 katori 2 Phulka 1.5 katori 3 Phulka 2 katori 3 Phulka |
~410 kcal~550 kcal~685 kcal
P: 29g39g49g
| C: 53g71g89g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~150gProtein
~200gCarbs
~65gFat