Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food helped him stay fit and workout longer; he eats four meals a day including 150 grams of protein and stays on a calorie deficit now

A Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food changed how his body looks and how long he can train. Banshdeep Singh stopped cooking, buying and eating Indian food about 1.5 years ago. “After that decision, I am in the best shape of my life,” he wrote in his video.

Singh runs his day on four fixed meals, more than 150 grams of protein and a steady calorie deficit. The claim has pulled in thousands of reactions online, with some users backing his experience and others pushing back hard against it.



What made him quit Indian food

“Earlier, when I was cooking Indian food, first of all, it takes a lot of time,” Singh said. “Secondly, you have to do so much grocery shopping for that. Then add spices and temper it. It affects the body badly.”

What does his diet look like now

Singh has not detailed every meal on his plate, but he has been specific about the numbers that matter to him: four meals a day, over 150 grams of protein, and a calorie deficit he maintains throughout. He admits the routine is not always easy to start.

“When I look at myself in the mirror, and my body is looking so good, I feel like working harder. I left all my sleepiness and came to the gym after doing the pre-workout,” Singh said, describing how he pushes through days when his job leaves him with nothing left to give.

What did he say about staying full and satisfied

“Isse achha na hi khao. Pet bhi bhara hua hai aur mentally bhi satisfaction milti hai, woh cheez explain nahi kar sakta,” Singh said, pointing to a satisfaction that goes beyond just the physical result for him.

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What did he clarify later

“No intent to hurt anyone, the sole purpose of the video is to motivate people who are not able to progress, this worked for me, could work for you,” Singh wrote in the comments once the backlash began building up.

What are people saying in support

“Plus Indian food is just carbohydrates. I am currently in Vietnam. I can feel how good it feels just to eat meat and salad. Sometimes a little rice noodles,” one user wrote. Another said, “Agreed! Struggled with gut issues and IBS, then began boiling vegs and chicken, added cheese and seasoning, best decision ever.” A third added, “Same here! I mostly eat Indian food when my Canadian or non Indian friends ask for it or when I have non-Indian guests over. Otherwise, it's very much an occasional thing, once in a blue moon!”

What did critics say in response

“What exactly are you trying to say? The problem is that you're watching too much online content. The Indian diet is full of protein and fibre. You just need to be smart about managing your diet, that's it,” one user wrote. Another pushed further: “It's a shame to see Indians put down their own heritage instead of understanding the depth behind it... our traditional practices, like cooking in earthen pots and aligning food with Ayurvedic principles, were designed around gut health, digestion, and seasonal needs long before modern trends existed... I believe that raising self-awareness is always better than self-criticism.” A third simply wrote, “Indian household food is 1000 times better than packed food of the Western countries.”


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