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