Protein plays an essential role in building muscle strength and overall functioning of the body.
- Along with exercise, right nutrition matters as well for overall better health.
- Avoid starting your workouts with an empty stomach, you can consume dates, nuts or a bowl of fruit for better energy throughout your routine.
- Post workout fuel plays an important role in muscle recovery, you can have protein based food options including sattu water, greek yogurt, sprouts or egg whites (if consumed).
- For daily meals, try to include at least one source of protein in all major meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- For breakfast you can consume egg / dal / paneer based preparations or mixed sprouts,
- For lunch and dinner you can have options including dals, sautéed paneer / soya chunks salad, sprouts, pulses or legumes as one pot meal / rolls and wrap preparations
- Dal / Chilla batter can be prepared and stored over the week.
- Do make sure you have water intake of at least 2.5 to 3 litres in a day and sleep duration of minimum 7 to 8 hours for better recovery.
Next Steps
Do consult me for a detailed diet plan customised to your health goals.