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Health & Fitness
6 Best Pre-Workout Foods For Your Body
Anyone looking to optimize his/her performance at the gym must eat. It is as simple
as that, as food is the fuel our body needs. According to many a research, eating bal-
anced meals helps with warding off fatigue and improves endurance during your exer-
cise.
Eating proper pre-workout foods enhances the availability of blood glucose, however
the trick is to assemble your pre-workout meals wisely.
The general rule of thumb here is to opt for protein, fiber, and low-glycemic carbs like
oatmeal, veggies or sweet potatoes.
(RELATED: When To Eat Carbs So Your Body Doesn’t Store Fat)
As far as simple sugars are concerned, those are a big no-no.
Aside from low-glycemic carbs, protein is the second most important nutrient as it
decreases muscle breakdown during and after your workout. Fat, on the other hand,
takes the longest to digest, so your perfect pre-workout meal should be relatively low
in fat.
With that in mind, here are 6 healthy and easy-to-prepare foods you should eat about
an hour and a half before you hit the gym!
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