It's not just WHAT you eat but also WHEN you need to eat

It's not just WHAT you eat but also WHEN you need to eat. It's all part of learning to eat better. Not just what foods you choose, but also the best times to consume them.

Q: When should you eat before a workout and when should you eat after a workout?

A: The answer depends on the type of workout. Say you're planning to do 30-60 min on the treadmill. Ideally you'd want to eat a normal meal, and wait 2 hours before working out. If you are going to do a high impact cardio or strength training, then even grabbing a banana just before gives you a quick boost of carbs which will give a boost of energy to help fuel you during your workout. Then the post workout snack or meal is best if you get it in within 30 minutes of completing your workout. Again, the more intense your workout the greater your "after burn" is and will more efficiently continue to burn those calories consumed post workout. ‪#‎NowYouKnow‬ ‪#‎WorkoutWisdom‬

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