Do YOU Eat the Best Pre Workout Breakfast?
In order to remain healthy, we need to be moving.
Many of us lead sedentary lifestyles, sitting at a desk or on a couch – so moving often means exercising in a gym or outside.
If you exercise early in the morning, should you eat breakfast before, or not? And if so, what is the best pre workout breakfast?
Find out here.
Should You Eat Breakfast Pre Workout?
In order to get or stay fit and healthy, and also in order to lose or gain weight, food and exercise should always work together.
What you put into your body dictates how it’ll respond to your workout.
So what’s the best pre workout breakfast to make sure you gain the maximum benefit from your exercise?
Well, first of all you need to know that you DO need to eat breakfast before your workout.
Why?
- You’ve just been asleep for 6-9 hours, and during that time your body has received no nutrition at all.
- That means it’s not primed for fat burning and muscle building.
- If you don’t eat breakfast, you won’t get your body ready to get working!
Even worse, skipping breakfast means you’re more likely to overeat during the day – and that’s bad news if you want to lose weight.
Plus, skipping breakfast can cause insulin levels to rise when you eat your lunch, causing your body to store fat.
What To Eat for the Best Pre Workout Breakfast
Now that you know you need fuel for your body to get the most from the workout, you need to know WHAT to eat.
You certainly don’t want to eat a huge breakfast before your workout.
But you do need something light before you exercise.
- An apple is a quick snack – it’s “fast food” that’s high in nutrients. Combine this with some pistachio nuts for some extra protein and fibre.
- Pro-biotic plain yoghurt with blueberries and maple syrup will boost your blood sugar levels in the morning.
- Fruit juices or smoothies can be excellent ways to get sugar and nutrients into your body. Make your own fresh for the best results.
Don’t Forget Water Pre Workout
Always remember to stay hydrated – drink water before you exercise, and again afterwards.
WHEN to Eat Breakfast Pre Workout
Eat your light breakfast around 30 minutes before you work out.
Then, you need to eat something nutritious and healthy after your workout – generally about 30-60 minutes after finishing your exercise routine. Make sure you get some protein in your body after a workout to help aid muscle recovery.
Summary
The best pre workout breakfast is something light (like an apple and raw nuts, or some yoghurt with fresh fruit, or a smoothie) about 30 minutes before you exercise.
This will help to ensure that you get the most benefit from your exercise routine.
Keep it simple, and easy. That way, you’ll stick you it.
And it’s much more green and eco friendly to eat fresh fruit and veggies (for example in a juice or smoothie) than processed foods. Better for your health – and the planet’s!
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Warm regards,
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P.P.S. See some other healthy breakfast ideas here.
