Foods To Avoid Before Workout

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Choosing the wrong meal might make your workout heavier and disrupt the progress you’re aiming for. The last thing you’d want during a workout session is a sudden stomachache, or your body giving up due to weariness.

 

For an optimal gym session, avoid these foods and drinks.


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Flaxseed

Flaxseed contain high fiber, which is good for the body but too much fiber can make your stomach gassy and bloated, which can disturb your workout routine. Other than flaxseed, avoid supplements, vegetable salads. You should pick something containing carbohydrates and proteins.

Protein bars

Don’t get fooled by these protein bars sold in supermarkets. A lot of bars contain more than 200 calories and very little amount of protein and they are basically same as a bar of chocolate.  If the protein bar contains less than 10 grams of protein, it can lower your blood sugar level faster and make you feel tired also. Pay attention to the nutrition table labeled on the packaging. Always choose a protein bar which contains less than 200 calories with a 1:1 sugar to protein ratio.

Fast food

Having a high carbohydrates and protein meal doesn’t equal filling your stomach with burgers and fries at the fast food restaurant. Junk food contains a lot of high fats and they need at least four hours to get digested.  Avoiding fast food is a better option, but healthy snacks that are high in fats such as cheese, avocadoes and almonds can also make you inactive and slow.

Dairy products

Low-fat milk, which claimed to be a diet food, can hamper the growth of body during workouts. Protein is a main source of energy and can help your muscles to recover, but high protein foods and beverages do not contain enough carbohydrates, making them drain your energy faster. Like fats, protein travels gradually to the blood, makes you feel tired and shaky even though you have just eaten a big meal.

Eggs

Boiled eggs are a great source of protein, but do not have enough carbohydrates for balanced energy. Besides, protein and eggs stay in the stomach for a long time before getting digested, which can make you feel heavier during your workout session. Raw eggs are also not good to consume before working out.

Green bananas

Bananas are good to consume before doing any physical exercise, but make sure you choose yellow ones. Choose a banana without any green spots they indicate that it is not fully ripe. The best way to see if a banana is ripped is brownish spots on the peel. At this level, sugar included in the banana will make it easier for the body to digest.

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