The Nutri Macro Journal

Nutrition for Indian Kitchens

Calorie tables, macro guides, meal plans, and healthy eating tips — all built around the food Indians actually eat.

Comparison · 8 min read

Best Free Workout Tracker App in India (2026)

Strong, Hevy, Jefit and Fitbod free tiers compared — and why the best free tracker also fuels your training, not just logs the sets.

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Strength · 8 min read

Progressive Overload: The Complete Guide to Getting Stronger

The six ways to overload, how to track each, and why a stalled lift is often fuel — not programming. Get stronger on purpose.

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Routine · 9 min read

Push Pull Legs: The Complete Split & 6-Day Plan

Full PPL schedules (3-day and 6-day), exercise selection, and how to progress and fuel the volume — all tracked in one app.

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Beginner · 9 min read

StrongLifts 5x5: The Complete Beginner Strength Program

Workout A/B, how to add weight every session, when to deload — and how to fuel linear gains. The classic 5x5, done right.

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Guide · 7 min read

How to Track Your Workouts (and Actually Progress)

What to log, notebook vs app, and the half most lifters miss — tracking the fuel behind the lift. Start today.

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Running · 9 min read

Best Running App in India 2026: Track, Fuel & Recover

Strava tracks and Runna coaches, but you still need a fuelling app. See how Nutri Macro combines route tracking, run coaching and nutrition in one.

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Calories · 7 min read

Calories Burned Running, Walking & Cycling

How many calories you actually burn running, walking or cycling — the science, a quick estimate by weight, pace and distance, and why fuelling for it matters.

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Fuelling · 6 min read

What to Eat Before and After a Run

Exactly what to eat before and after a run — timing, carbs, protein and hydration — so you run stronger and recover faster, without the guesswork.

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Beginner · 8 min read

Couch to 5K: The Complete Beginner's Plan

A full couch-to-5K plan — the 9-week schedule, how to pace each run, what to eat, and how to track every session so you actually reach 5K.

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Technique · 6 min read

Running Cadence and Pace: How to Improve Both

What running cadence really means, the truth about 180 steps per minute, and how to improve cadence and pace together to run faster with fewer injuries.

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Nutrition · 7 min read

Protein Calculator India: How Much Protein Do You Need?

A free protein calculator for Indian diets — your daily protein target in grams from bodyweight and goal, plus the best veg and non-veg sources (soya, paneer, dal, eggs) to hit it.

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Muscle · 8 min read

Protein for Muscle Gain in India: How Much Per Day?

1.6–2.2 g/kg for muscle — ~120–160g for men, 90–120g for women. A thali gives just 40–60g; here's how to close the gap with soya, paneer, dal and eggs.

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Fat Loss · 7 min read

Protein for Weight Loss (Indian Diet): How Much Per Day?

1.8–2.2 g/kg in a calorie deficit preserves muscle and keeps you full. The best high-protein, low-calorie Indian foods and swaps — egg whites, chana, low-fat paneer, sprouts.

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Myth Buster · 6 min read

Protein Timing: After Workout & Before Bed — Does It Matter?

Total daily protein beats timing; the 30-minute window is a myth. What science says about protein after training and before bed, with Indian food ideas.

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Food · 6 min read

20 High-Protein Indian Snacks (Veg & Non-Veg)

Roasted chana, sprouts chaat, paneer tikka, besan chilla, eggs and more — 20 quick high-protein Indian snacks with protein per serving (aim 15–30 g).

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Supplements · 6 min read

Whey vs Plant Protein (India): Which Is Better for Muscle?

Whey has more leucine and fast digestion; soy and pea plant proteins match it when dosed well — and suit lactose-sensitive, vegetarian diets. A clear comparison.

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Plant-Based · 7 min read

Vegan Protein in India: Best Sources & How to Hit Your Target

Hit a high protein target without dairy or eggs — soya chunks, tofu, dals, rajma, chana, peanuts, sattu. Protein per 100 g and how to combine for complete protein.

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Women's Health · 7 min read

Protein for Women in India: How Much & Myths Busted

1.6–2.0 g/kg builds and keeps muscle — and no, it won't make you bulky. Myths busted, needs by goal and age (menopause), veg sources, plus how much men need.

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Nutrition · 5 min read

6 Best High-Protein Vegetarian Foods in India

Paneer, soya chunks, dal, chana, curd and tofu — the easiest high-protein vegetarian foods for Indian diets, with protein per serving, cost and quick meal ideas.

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Nutrition Facts · 4 min read

How Much Protein Is in an Egg?

A large egg has about 6.3g protein and 72 calories. Full breakdown by egg size, white vs yolk, and how cooking changes the numbers.

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Nutrition Facts · 4 min read

How Many Calories Are in a Banana?

A medium banana has about 105 calories and 27g of carbs. Full breakdown by size, plus protein, sugar, fibre and potassium.

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Guide · 8 min read

How to Track Calories for Indian Food (Biryani, Dal, Roti)

Indian cooking makes calorie tracking hard — variable oil, home recipes, mixed-dish thalis. Here's how to do it accurately, with a full calorie table for the most common dishes.

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Comparison · 10 min read

Best Diet Apps for Indian Families in 2026 — Compared

We tested HealthifyMe, MyFitnessPal, and Nutri Macro for Indian food tracking accuracy, feature depth, family support, and value for money. Here's the full breakdown.

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Meal Plan · 12 min read

High-Protein Indian Meals: 7-Day Meal Plan with Macros

Getting 100g+ of protein per day from Indian food is completely possible — no protein powder required. Here's a full 7-day vegetarian and non-veg plan with exact macros per meal.

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Calorie Guide · 7 min read

Calorie Count of Popular Indian Breakfasts (Idli, Dosa, Upma)

How many calories are in 2 idlis? A masala dosa? A plate of upma with sambar? We've broken down the exact macros for the most common South Indian, North Indian, and Gujarati breakfasts.

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Budget · 9 min read

How to Eat Healthy on a ₹500/week Food Budget in India

Eating nutritious, macro-balanced meals on a tight budget is very achievable in India — if you know which dal, sabzi, and grain combinations give you the most nutrition per rupee spent.

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