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Exercising properly and regularly is good for both body and soul. Unfortunately, many people forget that food is just as important for the session to have the greatest effect. You can think of it as food being the fuel for the body - it does not work without it. Here are MENU's best tips for how to eat before and after exercise.
Without food and drink even a genius can not
It is important to eat enough food before a workout. Enough and proper food. You do not fill a diesel car with petrol, do you? So it is for our body as well. For example, if you are going to run a marathon, you may want to eat foods high in carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, grains and bread. This is because it fills your glycogen stores and ensures that the body is full of energy. Otherwise, fish and chicken with lots of vegetables are a sure winner. Also remember to eat enough food so that you do not run out of petrol before the workout is over.
It is recommended to eat the main meal 2-3 hours before exercise!
How about trying one of these delicious (and healthy) recipes before exercise?
- Pasta salad with pesto and feta cheese
- Coarse banana pancakes
- Oatmeal with blueberries and pistachios
- Coarse wraps with chicken and mango
It is also important to get enough water before, during and after training. We lose a lot of fluid when we sweat, and if we do not replenish, the body becomes slack and you perform worse. Water is definitely the best, but a little juice or a sports drink can be recommended when the training lasts over an hour, such as in a marathon.
And you? Eat a banana right after exercise, and then a larger meal in the hours afterwards.
The recipes below are perfect for training:
- Coarse sandwich with tomato, avocado and cheese
- Yogurt and cottage cheese, topped with muesli and jam
- Coarse bread slices with protein-rich toppings such as cheese and ham
Remember to look at the right food and drink as something holistic, and not just the days you train or run marathons. A bad dinner today can affect your workout tomorrow.
Good workout!
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