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Man Quits Indian Food for 1.5 Years, Claims 'Best Shape of My Life'
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News18•25-09-2026, 17:45
Man Quits Indian Food for 1.5 Years, Claims 'Best Shape of My Life'
- •A fitness enthusiast in Canada, Bansh, stopped eating home-cooked Indian food for 1.5 years, calling it the "best decision" for his fitness journey.
- •He explained that traditional Indian meal preparation was time-consuming, making it difficult to manage calories and protein intake.
- •By opting for simpler meals, Bansh found it easier to maintain a calorie deficit and consume over 150 grams of protein daily, even with a long workday.
- •His new eating routine has led to significant physique changes, motivating him to consistently work out and providing "mental satisfaction."
- •Bansh clarified his video was not meant to criticize Indian food but to motivate others struggling with fitness progress, stating, "This worked for me could work for you."
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Bansh explained that preparing traditional Indian meals requires considerable time for grocery shopping, cooking with spices, and tempering. By cutting back on home-cooked Indian food, he found it easier to manage his daily calories, stay consistent with workouts, and increase his protein intake.
He has not cooked Indian food, shopped for Indian groceries, or regularly eaten Indian food at home for the past 1.5 years, though he still occasionally eats it when dining out.
The internet had mixed reactions, with some users agreeing that reducing Indian food helped them manage their diets, while others argued that the traditional Indian diet is full of protein and fiber if managed smartly.
