Friday, July 27, 2012

Eat This Before You Run

Do you know what snacks are the best to eat before you go for a run? FitSugar has a chart of the foods you should and shouldn't consider as well as when to eat it!

Read more here: http://www.fitsugar.com/What-Eat-Before-Run-24108225



TimeFood IdeasFoods to Avoid
2 hours before300- to 400-calorie meal containing carbs, protein, and healthy fats:
  • Cooked quinoa and grilled chicken
  • Whole wheat pasta with cheese and veggies
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
  • Greek yogurt with blueberries and sliced almonds
  • Wrap filled with grilled fish, avocado, and mango
Tons of fibrous veggies:
  • Broccoli, onions, beans
High-fat foods that are hard to digest:
  • Burgers, fries, ice cream
Keep reading to find out what to eat (and what to avoid) an hour or 15 minutes before a run.
TimeFood IdeasFoods to Avoid
1 hour before150-calorie snack containing easily digestible carbs and a little protein:
  • Whole wheat toast with nut butter
  • Whole grain crackers and hummus
  • Small bowl of cereal
  • Half a fruit and nut bar
  • Cheese stick and carrots
Gas-producing fruits:
  • Pear
  • Apple
  • Melon
15 to 30 minutes beforeSmall serving of easily digestible carbs:
  • Banana
  • Applesauce
  • A few saltine crackers
  • Raisins
Large serving of protein and carbs, and high-saturated fat and high-fiber foods:
  • Pasta
  • Bagel and cream cheese
  • Fried chicken
  • Granola bar (high in calories and fiber)

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