Low-calorific, balanced diet starter-kit

1. Pre-workout (morning): Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia, sunflower, flax, etc.)

• An excellent source of energy due to their high content of healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates, enabling you to power through long running.

• They are also rich in iron, omega-3, and antioxidants.

• Iron is essential to transport oxygen through the body during endurance exercise, and omega-3 and antioxidants fight inflammation after a hard training!

2. Breakfast: Proteins (eggs, paneer) and a lot of non-starchy veggies

• Avoiding carbs in the first meal of your day is imperative to combat obesity, and you also avoid feeling sluggish at the start of your day.

3. Lunch: Protein (chicken, dal, eggs), homemade vegetable sabzi, salad, and chaas

• One can add a little bit of rice or roti with this for energy. I mostly avoid it as it makes me drowsy in the afternoon.

4. Dinner: something nice, and easy on your body, like a channa chat, or oats!