When and what to eat before an exercise routine
When and what to eat before an event or your exercise routine is critical. Certain food takes longer to digest. If you fill your stomach too close to your routine or physical event, it could lead to stomach upsets, cramps or nausea.
Carbohydrates are generally easy to digest compared to fats. Food such as rice, pasta, and bread are loaded with carbs. You need to allow three to four hours to digest these kinds of foods before your exercise routine or event. On the other hand eating fruits such as watermelon, apple and peaches, which also contain carbs, may digest faster. These may take less than an hour to little more than an hour to digest.
You should experiment several types of food before your routine. Each body reacts to food items differently. Keep in mind time to digest is also important.
Also consider taking liquids instead of solid food. Liquids digest faster than solids. Foods that are high in sugar digest faster because sugar converts to glucose. But avoid fats altogether. They take the longest time to digest. However, do not go into your routine without taking proper nutrition before.
