Exercise With A Proper Diet

Exercise and diet both goes hand in hand. Proper diet is very much essential for a workout. When and what you eat is very important when you exercise. What you eat before an exercise prepares your body for the stress and what you eat after the exercise is essential for the body repair. Here are some tips for eating and exercise.

• If you exercise in the morning have a healthy breakfast at least one to two hours before your workout. The blood sugar level is low in the morning so you may feel sluggish if you don't eat and exercise. Healthy breakfast includes cereals, low-fat milk, fruits, juices, bread with honey, a cup of coffee, etc.
• If you exercise in the evening time, you need to take a meal rich in carbohydrates(rice, wheat, yogurt, vegetables) at least two to three hours before you hit the gym or any exercise because carbohydrates gives greatest energy to your muscles.
• After you exercise you need to have foods which are rich in both carbohydrates and proteins to help your body recover from muscle repair. You can have apple which is rich in fibre, yogurt, dried fruits, juices, low-fat muffins, nuts, etc.
• Never hit the gym with empty stomach because your body will have less glucose levels. So when you exercise your body cannot give greatest energy during work out and so finally you may feel tired and week.
• Drink more fluids before, during, and after the exercise to prevent dehydration. Drink at least 3 to 4 glasses of water before and after the exercise. Drink at least 2 glasses of water during the exercise.
• No need to knock off everything you like from the diet, but eat them in small amounts like burger, French fries, pizza, cookies, chocolates, etc.
• Take low-fat dairy products like low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, butter. No need to avoid them completely. Take them in smaller portions because dairy products contain calcium which is important for workout.
• Limit your consumption of foods like potato chips, cakes, jams, jellies, donuts, etc. They contain more calories, salts, artificial sugars, fats and less nutritional benefits.

CONCLUSION: Proper diet is very important when you exercise. These are some tips that gives you the basic information about the types of foods that are essential when you exercise. Always try to eat something which has more nutritional values. Exercise with a proper diet and stay healthy.