Entries by Optimal Nutrition Protocol

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Dates and Walnut Energy Balls

  Dates and Walnut Energy Balls Have I got a great pre-workout meal for you. This power packed recipe gives you a healthy dose of much needed carbs and fat before your workout. Did you know that dates have the highest concentration of polyphenols (a form of antioxidant) in dry fruits. They’re also a great […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) is one of many bowel disorders that can cause anything from mild discomfort to extreme bowel issues. IBS belongs to a group of bowel disorders classified as non inflammatory bowel disorders as opposed to Inflammatory Bowel Disease which is characterized by inflammation of the intestines. So read further to understand what is […]

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Protein Pancakes

  Protein Pancakes 2 Eggs 1 scoops of Whey Isolate/Casein Powder (Any Flavour) 1 teaspoon Baking powder 250 mL of Milk (Almond Milk or any normal milk will do) 1. Place a non-stick tawa on the stove over medium heat. 2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, protein powder, baking powder and milk to […]

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Basics of Rice

Rice has been the staple food for us in India for ages and also for the most part of Asia. Though this has been the natural trend, a lot of fear and speculation have risen over this wonderful crop due to misinformation and twists of truth. I plan to outline the basics and bust some […]

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Supplements #3

Athletes are a group that use supplements for a myriad of reasons We are back with our supplement series for the month! So far, we have covered protein and protein related supplements and commonly used vitamin and mineral supplements. While the former is still a never ending list, this article aims to cover more performance […]

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Mixed Vegetable Clear Soup

Mixed Vegetable Clear Soup Cabbage – 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Carrots – 1/3 cup (finely chopped) Capsicum – 1/3 cup (chopped) French beans – 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Ginger – 3/4 tsp Garlic – 1/2 tsp (finely chopped) Oil – 1 tbsp Pepper – 1/4 tsp Salt – to taste Water – 3 cups Step […]

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – The Basics

PCOD/PCOS. This term is commonly heard of nowadays. We see several women diagnosed with this condition. But what is it? Do we really know? This article aims to cover the basics of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). We believe it is imperative to have basic knowledge about the conditions that are […]

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Sprouts Salad

Sprouts Salad Sprouted mung beans – 1 cup Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped) Tomato – 1 medium (finely chopped) Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Salt – 1 tsp (or more) Lemon juice – 1 tsp Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice at the end.

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Know Your Cycle

Talking about menstruation is still a taboo. Hushed voices and whispers is how we communicate. It is extremely important to be aware and know how the monthly menstrual cycle works. This brief blog post highlights the basics of the menstrual cycle.  What is menstruation? Menstruation is the elimination of the endometrium (the thick uterine lining) […]

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Banana And Peanut Butter Smoothie

Banana And Peanut Butter Smoothie Banana – 1 (overripe and frozen overnight) Peanut butter – 1 tbsp Milk of choice – 1 cup (200ml) Steel cut/rolled oats – 1 tbsp Sweetner of choice – optional Ice cubes – 4-5 nos Blend all the ingredients into a mixer and pour into a glass. Serve chilled!