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Your Pre-Workout Eating Guide: What You Should Eat Before You Work Out [INFOGRAPHIC]

YOUR PRE - WORKO UT EATI NG GUIDE: WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT BEFORE YOU WORK OUT Fueling up before your workout will give your body the energy it needs to perform at its best. Here's a guide to the types of foods you should eat before you work out. Milk What NOT to Eat Avoid Fatty or Artificial Sugar-Rich Foods: • Fat takes longer to digest. Fat-heavy dishes will leave you feeling full and they might cause you to cramp. • Candy or other artificial sugar-rich foods will give you a sugar rush, but you will crash during your work out. Back Off on The Calories: Eat only what you •- anticipate you'll burn. Overeating might cause • indigestion, sluggishness or vomiting. It will also offset any of the calories you burn off. It's All About Timing How long will you be eating before you work out? The timing of your pre-workout meal will change what types of foods you should be eating. Two to Three Hours Before Exercising: Eat foods with The added protein will help to repair ample amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber. your muscles after exercising. These types of foods will take time to digest. Avoid working out for at least two hours. The fat, fiber or carbohydrates will give you high quality, long-lasting energy (perfect for endurance sports or weightlifting). One Hour to 45 Minutes Before Exer ising: Eat something light and nutritious that's rich with Carbs and glucose will provide your muscles with fast-burning energy. carbohydrates and glucose, like whole-wheat toast with fruit. Because these foods are light, you'll digest them quickly and avoid a stomachache while exercising. Pre-Workout Recipes Banana Walnut Bliss Smoothie Ingredients: D 2 cups skim milk 4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 banana CP Chopped walnuts 1 tbsp. honey Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Benefits: • Fruit smoothies are rich with protein, glucose and carbohydrates, which means they have everything your body needs to operate at peak-performance levels. • They're easy to digest and relatively light too. Chickpeas with Lemon Juice Ingredients: 4 or cup of chickpeas Lime or lemon juice for seasoning Dash of salt Directions: Rinse chickpeas. Let them soak in water for 12 hours. Boil chickpeas in three times the volume of water for one hour. Let them simmer until tender. Season to taste. Benefits: They're a fantastic pre-workout snack! • A quarter cup of chickpeas features 10 grams of protein, nearly • nine grams of fiber and 30 grams of carbohydrates. Chicken Breast with Brown Rice Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Canned salsa (for flavor) Fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. lemon juice 3 cups brown rice Directions: Bake chicken for 20 minutes at 450 degrees until cooked through. Cook rice according to instructions. Season with salsa, juice and cilantro. Benefits: • A good dish to eat two to three hours before a workout. • The chicken features minimal fat while boasting a hefty amount of protein for muscle repair. • The brown rice is also packed with complex carbohydrates that will give you plenty of energy for later in the day. Add vegetables for extra nutrients. Whole Wheat Toast with Banana and Almond Butter Ingredients: 1 or 2 tbsp. of almond butter 1 slice of whole-wheat toast 1 banana, sliced Directions: Toast sliced bread. Spread almond butter, add banana slices. Benefits: Whole wheat bread offers complex fibers and carbohydrates • that are great for energy. Bananas are full of potassium- which helps to boost muscle • and nerve function. Almond butter features four grams of protein and eight grams • of fat, and it's rich with vitamin E. Oatmeal with Dates and Maple Syrup Ingredients: 4 cup of oatmeal A 4 chopped dates 1 tsp. maple syrup (optional) 2 cup almond milk 4 cup ground almonds 4 cup whey protein powder Directions: Boil milk, oats and almonds. Let them simmer for five minutes until the oatmeal has a viscous consistency. Remove oatmeal from heat, let it cool and add dates and maple syrup. Benefits: • Flavorful, filling and packed with 23 grams of carbs and 19 grams of protein. • This is a great dish for those who are interested in weightlifting or bodybuilding. Easy Greek Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 large banana, sliced Whole-grain cereal 1 tbsp. honey (or one packet of artificial sweetener) Directions: Combine yogurt and sweetener in a glass. Then layer fruit, cereal and yogurt in sequential order. Benefits: One serving of Greek yogurt features 12 grams of protein and • only 130 calories. The whole grain offers a nice crunch and some complex fibers • for energy, and the banana is rich with muscle-boosting potassium. Fueling up with carbohydrates, glucose and protein before a workout will give your body the energy it requires to perform at optimum levels. Plus, eating right will ensure that your body has everything it needs to recover after a tough workout. Now get cooking! Brought To You By verjú www.verju.com by Erchonia" Sources: http://www.lifehack.org/332065/8-foods-and-drinks-you-should-have-before-workout http://www.buzzfeed.com/robfranklin/eat-more-maca#.fvd7BVXDQE http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/best-workout-foods/ http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/15/health/eat-before-workout/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/ask-a-health-expert/which-butter-is-better-for-you-almond-or-peanut/article16283039/ http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/healthy-recipes/greek-yogurt-0 http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/recipes/banana-walnut-bliss/ http://www.recipe.com/grilled-chicken-with-brown-rice/ http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/4-protein-packed-oatmeal-recipes.html

Your Pre-Workout Eating Guide: What You Should Eat Before You Work Out [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Fueling up before your workout will give your body the energy it needs to perform at its best. Here’s a guide to the types of foods you should eat before you work out.

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