Always allow about three or four hours to pass between your last big meal and a workout.
Jogging on a full stomach can damage your digestion, warns Torsten Albers of the German Institute for Prevention and Health Management. Nausea and diarrhea are risks, he says.
Better to have a small snack before a workout, like a little bread with some spreadable cheese. A banana that's not too ripe is even better, as it keeps the blood sugar levels from jumping too quickly and its starches and glucose are easy to digest.
"Additionally, it doesn't contain any fructose or lactose, which can sometimes lead to stomach problems," says Albers, a nutritionist. And bloating isn't much of a risk, since there isn't much fiber in a banana.
If you like to eat after a workout, it's best to do so within the first hour or two after exercise. That's when nutrients are processed best, says Albers.
Jogging on a full stomach can damage your digestion, warns Torsten Albers of the German Institute for Prevention and Health Management. Nausea and diarrhea are risks, he says.
Better to have a small snack before a workout, like a little bread with some spreadable cheese. A banana that's not too ripe is even better, as it keeps the blood sugar levels from jumping too quickly and its starches and glucose are easy to digest.
"Additionally, it doesn't contain any fructose or lactose, which can sometimes lead to stomach problems," says Albers, a nutritionist. And bloating isn't much of a risk, since there isn't much fiber in a banana.
If you like to eat after a workout, it's best to do so within the first hour or two after exercise. That's when nutrients are processed best, says Albers.
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