Pre-exercise Nutrition

Let's go over something real quick. Eating to prepare for exercise and events.

I just read this article which supported my theory of preparatory eating.

Basically, carbohydrates are the most easily digestible form of food. They get through our digestive system the fastest as well. Once digested, the energy they provide us are immediately available for our muscles unlike other sources which might need transforming first. When eating high fat and high protein meals, our blood flow gets concentrated to digestion instead of our muscles, so it is not wise to get ready using protein and fat on moderate to high levels.

Some foods that I like to eat or drink about 1 hour to 30 min before a workout or game are:

• Bananas
• Gatorade
• Granola bars (Cliff, Quaker Oats, any will do)
• Ramen noodles, holding back on some of the flavor packet
• Crackers or pretzels
• Grapes
• Water
• Real juice (100%)

Let me know what some of you like to eat before events! Sharing is caring.