Famous couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently shared their latest fitness inspiration on Instagram. The couple shared videos of a 75-year-old man working out on his balcony. The man, Tripat Singh, was heralded by the couple for lifting weights and his vegan diet.

Source: Fit At 70/Facebook

Singh, who got serious about fitness in 1999 after his wife passed away, moved to Chandigarh. He realized how much his weight had increased and wanted to up his fitness. “Relatives started reminding me how fit I used to be back in the day, and how I was putting on weight now. I finally resumed running and walking around 2004-05,” he told Indian Express.

Check out Singh on Instagram!

Singh competes in marathons and works to maintain his fitness. And his diet? Singh shared that he eats a lot of quinoa and oats and changes his routine daily. He also eats beans and rice with a salad for lunch, roasted channa as a snack, and then mixed salads with fruits and vegetables for dinner.

• Southwest Quinoa Salad
• Mexican Quinoa Bowl
• Veggie Quinoa Salad
• Slow Cooker Channa Saag
• Chickpea Spinach Stew
• Simple Citrus Salad
• 15 Salads that Use Summer Fruit 

“Our body is so smart that it can convert food to get optimum nutrition. So, why not feed it with more nutritious food, and what better than plant-based sources. The common misconception is that vegetarian sources of protein do not provide the much-needed nine amino acids. But the way out is a combination of two or more vegetarian sources of protein to make the required nine amino acids. For instance, rajma rice is a good source of protein and is a complete protein in itself,” said Singh.

• 9 Essential Protein Amino Acids 
• Where to Find Amino Acids 

Interested in becoming a vegan athlete? Check out these resources

• Sample Meal Plans for the Female Vegan Athlete
• 25 Delicious Vegan Sources of Protein (The Ultimate Guide!)
• 5 Plant-Based Foods that Will Help You Build Muscle
• 5 Clean Muscle-Building Foods for Athletes That Are All-Vegan
• 15 Clean, Vegan Protein Powders That Prove Protein is Way Better Without Whey
• Athletic Performance Problems That Can be Helped by Eating Plant-Based
• 10 Must-Read Articles For Plant-Based Athletes
• 5 Plant-Based Athletes That Blow the Protein Myth Out of the Water
• Plant-Based Weekly Meal Plan By Diet: ENDURANCE ATHLETE MENU
• Common Benefits Athletes Experience When Switching to a Vegan Diet
• What Do Vegan Athletes Eat?
• An Endurance Athletes Guide to Preparing and Eating Vegan Food
• The Ultimate Guide to Being a Vegan Athlete!
• 10 Tips on Eating Plant-Strong for Athletic Performance
• 10 Amazing Athletes that Eat Plant-Powered for Performance
• The Best Fitness Aids for Plant-Based Athletes
• How to Make Your Own Energy Gels For Endurance Athletics
• Eating for Endurance: 15 High Carb, High Protein Products to Fuel Your Workout
• 15 Protein-Packed Vegan Recipes That Feature Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, and More Pulses!
• 15 Easy High-Protein Tofu Recipes That are So(y) Tasty!
• Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices for Athletes
• Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods for the Vegan Athlete
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• High-Protein Recipes

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

Written by: Eliza Erskine

Eliza is a writer and sustainability consultant living in New York City. She loves reading, cooking and exploring her neighborhood.

Written for: One Green Planet