FOOD & SUPPS
BY AKASH VAGHELA
TRANSFORMATION WITH“ TASTE”
IN ORDER FOR ME TO BE competitive I decided I would use my sports science degree to present the best lean physique to give me the edge.
The only problem is, as I’ m told time after time from my personal training clients whether they are actors, athletes or anyone, is that the prep looks unbearable.
But why is it, and is this the reason that most people fail their diet plans?
All the everyday diets that I had heard of were beyond bland and incredibly tasteless.
So, this is where I thought that I could do something a little different, but WITHOUT compromising the end LEAN goals.
I extensively researched what ingredients would flavour food, but would also assist with the process of fat reduction and aid the rate of recovery.
I was surprised at the vast amount of natural ingredients available. These are great for giving your dishes maximum taste, and at the same time, benefitting your health. And if the food tastes good, you will want to eat it.
The end result being you are less likely to fail the diet, simply because you will enjoy your food more.
Indian Food Every Diet Day!
Prepping for bodybuilding shows is no walk in the park and if you’ ve ever dieted hard, you’ ll know that if you can make it easier in any way, you’ ll do it. What have I found that’ s helped me? Being able to eat Indian food every day in the lead up to my shows.
MY BACKGROUND AND PASSION CAME FROM THE LOVE OF COMPETING IN BOTH POWERLIFTING AND BODYBUILDING NATURALLY.
Indian culture is one of the most rich and diverse, boasting some of the most extravagant and exciting flavours you’ ll ever find in food. Sadly, there is a misperception that all Indian food is unhealthy and that our nation’ s love for Indian food is one of the contributing factors as to why so many struggle to keep our waistlines under control.
Growing up in a Gujarati household, I know all about this. The missing ingredient however is simple: education. Which is why over the course of the next few months I’ m going to show you a few Indians twists on traditional‘ prep’ foods that’ ll fit both your physique goals while simultaneously stimulating your taste buds.
PHOTO BY: BEN MARK
FEBRUARY 2018 | FLEX 51