Workout Supplements: Importance Of Pre And Post Workout Food
Pallavi Srivastava Fitness Nutritionist and Founder of Q-Slim Fitness Studio breaks down the importance of a pre and post workout diet. Dieticians recommend eating a healthy snack before exercising as it serves as fuel for the body and maximises our efforts and results. Eating before a workout also helps to prevent low blood sugar which can cause headaches and fatigue.
Effective weight loss or muscle building depends on your workout diet. It implies following a strict pre workout diet plan and eating the right post workout foods to metabolise weight loss and stimulate muscle growth. Pallavi Srivastava, Fitness Nutritionist and Founder of Q-Slim Fitness Studio breaks down the importance of a pre and post workout diet.
Dieticians recommend eating a healthy snack before exercising as it serves as fuel for the body and maximises our efforts and results. Eating before a workout also helps to prevent low blood sugar, which can cause headaches and fatigue. You can choose from the list of foods given below and eat at least 30-45 minutes before your workout.
Pallavi Srivasta explains the importance of a pre workout diet, ¡°During the workout, the body requires a lot of energy, which when not available from a carbohydrate and protein source will lead to the breaking down of muscles which one is trying to build in order to meet the energy demands of the workout. So, it is important to consume a combination of carbohydrates and some amount of protein pre workout as well.¡±
Bananas, wholegrain products, eggs, oats, and fruit smoothies are the best ingredients for a pre workout diet.
Scientifically, there are several reasons why a post workout snack helps the body:
1.Replenishes glycogen, present in muscles, which gets depleted during a workout.
2.Reduces muscle protein breakdown caused by exercise.
3.Increases muscle protein synthesis.
4.Reduces muscle soreness and fatigue.
5.Greatly enhances overall recovery.
6.Reduces cortisol levels.
The nutritionist details your body¡¯s needs for protein rich food after a workout, Pallavi Srivastava says, ¡°Following an intense workout session, the body undergoes special metabolic processes during which the absorption and utilisation of carbohydrates and proteins are essential and if your body does not get the right amount of protein, muscle break down.¡±
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