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6 Snack Foods To Have Before Exercising

By Mark Robinson


Two necessities before having a good workout can be steady stomach and availability of energy for the body. However it is often seen that individuals usually tend to miss meals before a workout for either not enough time or lack of education. After reading this post you won't have any doubts as to what you can eat before your regular workout. The tummy friendly recipes listed here are ideally protein laden and straightforward to arrange.

1. Whole wheat bagel with natural jelly:

These together contain both complex and simple carbs and therefore give the digestive system an easy go. Simple carbs are utilized much faster than the complex kind so a mixture of the two is preferred to fuel up your workouts comfortably from start to finish.

2. Whey protein shake with additional carbs:

A good way to benefit from protein and at the same time stay energized with carbohydrates is a protein shake. It is also an easy on-the-go snack. It is advised to prepare a shake with juice and water and avoid milk as it may cause mucous. Thereafter you can add a banana or oats to load it with carbohydrates.

3. Oatmeal:

Oatmeal is fantastic for morning workouts when you're tummy is on empty and can't manage a meal 1-2 hours pre-workout. It gets started working on the system quickly. Added fruit is certain to get it into bloodstream quite a bit faster and provide you with the specified energy.

4. Greek yogurt:

The Greek variety of yogurt usually much less sugar than the regular types, and a lot more protein. It is also really easy to prepare (you don't have to) and is perfect (in small amounts) before intense workouts. To add some extra kick, try tossing in some honey or cut up fruits.

5. Chicken with brown rice:

For those who plan to work out after lunch or dinner, brown rice is ideal with tofu or chicken. Brown rice is a better source of complex carbohydrates than white rice. This bland meal sits well and gives a good amount of protein and carbohydrates.

6. Legumes:

Beans and lentils are again a great resource of protein and carbohydrates, and are fantastic for slow releasing energy levels. It is therefore perfect for workouts beginning after 1-2 hours of your meal. It's advised never to overeat as legumes might induce flatulence due to gas inducing natural sugars called oligosaccharides and you could begin getting noticed by others for the wrong reasons!

The timing of these little meals is very important. The foods listed above can be great for a pre-workout snack, but don't over do it with them either because it may lead to discomfort. Eating them no less than 45 min before working out for a small meal is ideal. And with a larger meal, something more like 1.5-2 hours. Even with the added calories from a bigger meal, it can cause cramping, and a sluggish and lethargic feeling as well.

When there just isn't enough time for a bigger meal, even a small snack within that 45 minutes prior to exercise, it is still a wise choice to at least have a small snack.




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