Here are some pointers on what to eat to support your workout regimen:
- Supplements are usually only necessary if you are over 50, pregnant or lactating, or have a GI disorder. Otherwise, you most likely don't need them and they are probably a waste of your money. Instead spend your money on real food.
- Eat whole foods. Try to stick to whole foods (produce, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat milk) verses highly processed foods (foods in packages with long ingredient lists). Whole foods will do your body good and give your muscles the fuel they need.
- Eat carbohydrates before a work out. This includes fruit, whole grain bread, pasta, rice, etc. Carbohydrates are more imperative than protein before a workout because protein is slow digesting and will not give your body quick fuel like carbohydrates will.
- A great post work out snack is low-fat chocolate milk. It gives your body the carbohydrates and protein is needs to help replenish muscle cells.
- Eat 3 balanced meals a day. Include healthy snacks, if needed.
- Make sure you are eating healthy overall (whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, low fat milk, etc). Eating fast food and highly processed foods will help you gain weight, and not the good kind.
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