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 | Dahi Vada with Imli ChutneySoaked Pulse Dumpling Soaked black gram dumplings under curd give pulse protein and casein with the frying softened out. | 3 Piece 4 Piece 5 Piece |
~375 kcal~500 kcal~625 kcal
P: 26g34g42g
| C: 48g64g80g
| F: 9g12g15g
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| B | Matha with Bhuna ChiwdaThin Buttermilk Break Thin buttermilk returns fluid and live culture, with a dry roasted flake mix for the starch. |
1 glass 30 g 1.5 glass 40 g 2 glass 50 g |
~375 kcal~505 kcal~630 kcal
P: 22g29g36g
| C: 54g72g90g
| 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 | Dahi Aloo Ki Sabzi with PhulkaCurd Tuber Gravy A curd-thickened potato gravy needs no flour and brings calcium to an otherwise starch-led plate. |
1 katori 2 Phulka 1.5 katori 3 Phulka 2 katori 3 Phulka |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~810 kcal
P: 24g32g40g
| C: 72g96g120g
| F: 11g15g19g
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| B | Boondi Raita with Tawa PulaoGram Droplet Curd Fried gram droplets soaked in curd give a small pulse protein fraction alongside the rice. |
1 bowl 1.5 cup 1.5 bowl 2 cup 2 bowl 2 cup |
~485 kcal~645 kcal~805 kcal
P: 30g40g50g
| C: 64g85g106g
| F: 12g16g20g
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Meal 3 — Afternoon Energy Stabilization
4:30 – 5:30 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Jamaya Hua Dahi with Anar DanaSet Curd Pomegranate Home-set curd carries live organisms, and pomegranate seed adds polyphenol at low energy. | 1 bowl 1.5 bowl 2 bowl |
~225 kcal~295 kcal~370 kcal
P: 13g17g21g
| C: 27g36g45g
| F: 7g9g12g
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| B | Lassi Namkeen with Bhuna JeeraSalted Churned Dairy Salted churned dairy returns fluid, sodium and casein in one glass on a hot working afternoon. | 1 glass 1.5 glass 2 glass |
~220 kcal~290 kcal~360 kcal
P: 9g12g15g
| C: 32g42g52g
| F: 6g8g10g
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Meal 4 — Nocturnal Autophagy & Repair
7:30 – 9:00 PM
| # | Meal Option & Ingredients | Quantity | Macros & Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Dahi Wali Bhindi with Bajra RotiCurd Okra Evening Okra mucilage with curd gives soluble fibre and calcium in a light everyday evening plate. |
1 katori 2 Roti 1.5 katori 2 Roti 2 katori 3 Roti |
~420 kcal~555 kcal~695 kcal
P: 26g35g44g
| C: 56g75g94g
| F: 10g13g16g
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| B | Rajasthani Gatte Ki Kadhi with BhaatBesan Dumpling Curd Gram flour dumplings in a soured curd gravy raise the protein of an otherwise vegetable-poor plate. |
4 Piece 1 cup 5 Piece 1.5 cup 6 Piece 1.5 cup |
~410 kcal~545 kcal~680 kcal
P: 32g42g52g
| C: 50g67g84g
| F: 9g12g15g
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Daily Total (approx.)
~2000kcal
~150gProtein
~200gCarbs
~65gFat