India: Delhiites go for health fix after exercise – Times of India
Fitness freaks may tell you they only prefer home-cooked meals, but there’s a growing community of heavy guards who rely on cafes and restaurants for their post-workout meals. This is why many restaurants and cafes prepare their menus to include a section of ‘high protein’ or ‘guilt free’ options. Recognizing the need, the India Food Services Report 2024 by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), recently added a new category – after exercise or exercise (23%).
‘Conscious dieters want to stick to their diet when eating out’
Restaurateurs say that the morning hours (until noon), which previously were not the busiest time for restaurant workers, are the times when guests would come directly to the restaurant for of the post office. exercise food.“I realized this for the first time when I opened my second shop in Vasant Kunj mall. Many of the trainers and other guests came directly from the gym. They would visit the store looking for vegetable juices and types of food that have the right combination of protein, carbs and fiber. I realized now that this is a big number,” says restaurateur Vikrant Batra. He adds, “There are several reasons why there is an increasing demand for healthy food. beautiful. People who invest their time in training are also small companies who may not have time to cook their own meals or go shopping according to their food chart. Also, some of these ingredients are more expensive than healthy meals that one can find in a restaurant. While not a picky eater, there is a growing number of picky eaters who are looking for it. good health choices when they go out to eat. Also, now people go out to eat more often – for various reasons, for business meetings, because they don’t like to cook – and the idea is not to have fun and eat cheat meals every time. ”
‘Many diners say they can’t prepare the healthy meals they need every day’, say restaurateurs
Cooking healthy food is serious business and not everyone can get it right. This is one of the reasons why many diners trust only tried and tested restaurants and repeat their order for years (sometimes habitually). “We have regular customers who come in or order food for their post-workout meal and it’s usually the same order. Many tell us they can’t get fried chicken or fish at home. , so they choose to order in. Not just for a post-workout mealwe have customers who follow certain dietary restrictions (such as no sugar, butter etc.) and when they want to have a certain dish that they cannot prepare, they like to order as the menu we are all built on the concept of guilt-free food,” says Satvik Ahuja, founder of the cloud kitchen and restaurant chain that specializes in healthy food. “When we prepare our menus we find a health expert and a special chef who can recommend the right portion sizes, the right mix of proteins, carbohydrates etc., keto-friendly options, keto-friendly options gluten, so our healthy food is suitable for following a certain diet,” says restaurateur Umang Tiwari.
‘Going out for a post-workout meal is the best way to relax’
In addition to the reasons given by the restaurateurs, some dieters say that going for a post-workout meal is like rewarding your body with a nutritious meal. For me, the right food is as important as good exercise. After about two hours of exercise, I want to be treated with healthy food and I’m not in the mood to cook that for myself every day. I think that instead of spending an hour in the kitchen, I would rather spend that hour in a restaurant and order my breakfast the way I want. That is more relaxing,” says Sonika Mehta, an HR practitioner in Gurgaon.
‘Conscious dieters want to stick to their diet when eating out’
Restaurateurs say that the morning hours (until noon), which previously were not the busiest time for restaurant workers, are the times when guests would come directly to the restaurant for of the post office. exercise food.“I realized this for the first time when I opened my second shop in Vasant Kunj mall. Many of the trainers and other guests came directly from the gym. They would visit the store looking for vegetable juices and types of food that have the right combination of protein, carbs and fiber. I realized now that this is a big number,” says restaurateur Vikrant Batra. He adds, “There are several reasons why there is an increasing demand for healthy food. beautiful. People who invest their time in training are also small companies who may not have time to cook their own meals or go shopping according to their food chart. Also, some of these ingredients are more expensive than healthy meals that one can find in a restaurant. While not a picky eater, there is a growing number of picky eaters who are looking for it. good health choices when they go out to eat. Also, now people go out to eat more often – for various reasons, for business meetings, because they don’t like to cook – and the idea is not to have fun and eat cheat meals every time. ”
‘Many diners say they can’t prepare the healthy meals they need every day’, say restaurateurs
Cooking healthy food is serious business and not everyone can get it right. This is one of the reasons why many diners trust only tried and tested restaurants and repeat their order for years (sometimes habitually). “We have regular customers who come in or order food for their post-workout meal and it’s usually the same order. Many tell us they can’t get fried chicken or fish at home. , so they choose to order in. Not just for a post-workout mealwe have customers who follow certain dietary restrictions (such as no sugar, butter etc.) and when they want to have a certain dish that they cannot prepare, they like to order as the menu we are all built on the concept of guilt-free food,” says Satvik Ahuja, founder of the cloud kitchen and restaurant chain that specializes in healthy food. “When we prepare our menus we find a health expert and a special chef who can recommend the right portion sizes, the right mix of proteins, carbohydrates etc., keto-friendly options, keto-friendly options gluten, so our healthy food is suitable for following a certain diet,” says restaurateur Umang Tiwari.
‘Going out for a post-workout meal is the best way to relax’
In addition to the reasons given by the restaurateurs, some dieters say that going for a post-workout meal is like rewarding your body with a nutritious meal. For me, the right food is as important as good exercise. After about two hours of exercise, I want to be treated with healthy food and I’m not in the mood to cook that for myself every day. I think that instead of spending an hour in the kitchen, I would rather spend that hour in a restaurant and order my breakfast the way I want. That is more relaxing,” says Sonika Mehta, an HR practitioner in Gurgaon.
Some dieters say that going for a post-workout meal is like rewarding your body with nutritious food.
What is offered
- Most dieters have a similar order for their post-workout meal, like fried chicken or fish.
- Customers following certain dietary restrictions (such as no sugar, butter, etc.) like to order from a menu that offers guilt-free meals.
- Health experts and special chefs, who can recommend the right portion size, the right combination of nutrition, keto-friendly or gluten-free options, etc. are on board for a special experience.
Tips by Satvik Ahuja, founder of a health food store
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