Food: before, during and after exercise.
BEFORE work-out
You should have a meal 2-4 hours before exercise or a snack 1-2 hours before exercise in order to leave enough time for food to be digested, to avoid drop in blood pressure, to burn fat more efficiently, to exercise more effectively & efficiently. Your pre-exercise meal should be rich in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. Your pre-exercise snack should be rich in simple carbohydrates and low in fat.
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SNACKS to eat before: |
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DURING work-out
When training for more than an hour a snack may be essential to help keep you going by maintaining your blood sugar at steady levels and refueling your muscles.
SNACKS (containing < 5 g fat per serving) to have while exercising: |
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AFTER work-out
After your workout, your body gets stronger and fitter. Eating the wrong kinds of food will make you feel exhausted and less energetic for the rest of the day. So try eating the right foods within 2 hours after exercise, you’ll have more energy, feel stronger and gain more fitness. The post-exercise snack should be rich in carbohydrate and protein and low in saturated fat.
REFUELING SNACKS to have after exercising: |
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ALWAYS Keep in mind to:
•Drink sips of water before, during & after exercise.
•Be organized by planning your snacks & meals in advance.