Welcome to Nutrindian, a project dedicated to bringing low-income Indians free access to dieting and workout guidelines. We offer general nutrition and meal-prep advice, as well as workout plans that consider the resources available.
We provide workout splits and exercise options for bodyweight exercises, workouts that can be done at the gym, and inspiration for homemade equipment that can be built with the resources you might have. We include exercises and information on how to properly work out to build and maintain fitness.
We provide a comprehensive guide on the three types of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), what they are used for, and how to include them in a balanced diet. We have recipe ideas and ingredient lists designed to accommodate a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets to ensure proper nutrition no matter the dietary restriction.
The staple food in an Indian household is rice. Rice is usually eaten with some stew or curry with a side of vegetables. Since a majority of Indians are vegetarian, there is no meat added to the diet, and, being raised this way, a majority of Indians never question this, and some even look down on those who eat meat. While this isn’t necessarily an unhealthy diet, the lack of protein contributes to weakened muscle strength and structure. Other sources of amino acids like protein powder are frowned upon, and a diet centered around carbohydrates leads to excess calorie consumption and weight gain. Additionally, a lot of rumors surround weightlifting and exercising, leading a lot of Indians to stay away from fitness in general. This stigma surrounding the Indian community keeps a lot of Indians unfit, and that is what we aim to solve.
Growing up in an Indian household and being involved in the gym and fitness community, we noticed the lack of fitness advice geared toward vegetarian Indians. This community can’t easily reach protein requirements, making bodybuilding and meeting protein requirements significantly harder. We wanted to address the stigma surrounding fitness and proper dieting. This project is meant to help first-generation Indians get started on their fitness journey for free and to ensure adequate fitness and nutrition.