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Some vital advice about what you need to eat to make your workout more effective

As spring approaches, we all feel a renewed urge to get into shape. There are many special exercise techniques that can help you achieve this. But you’d be wise to take note of all of the things that can help you achieve this sometimes difficult goal.

We here at Bright Side would like to give you some tips on what to eat before, during and after your workout to boost its effectiveness many times over. Don’t pass this one by — these tips really work!

Before your workout

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Try to stick to the golden mean here. You should neither overeat, nor do exercises on an empty stomach — both are unhealthy. You must keep in mind that it’s the last thing you’ll eat before your workout that your body will be digesting during exercise. Preferably, this should be protein-rich foodstuffs, fruit, or anything containing fiber. Animal proteins will help you build up muscle; fruit and fiber-rich products will help digestion and trigger natural cleansing processes in your body.

Examples of foods you should eat 2-3 hours before workout:

• Apple and cheese sandwich
• Grain bar or milk and fruit
• Green salad with chicken or tuna
• Wheat crackers or whole grain bread
• Yogurt and fruit
• Nuts
• Fruit cocktail or natural juice

During your workout

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When doing exercise, water comes first. Don’t forget to keep a bottle handy — one that is large enough to prevent you from dehydrating. You’ll need water to help your body retain nutrients and make it produce glucose — the natural fuel your body runs on.

Examples of glucose-rich products:

• Natural fruit juice
• Bananas
• Raisins and other dried fruit

After your workout

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The time immediately after a workout is crucial, as your body begins to change under the influence of recent physical exertions. Your metabolism rate goes up and your muscles undergo far-reaching transformations.

Examples of products that will help you recover after exercise:

• Fresh vegetables; steam-cooked or fried vegetables
• Any low-fat meat or fish
• Mixed green salad

You don’t have to stick to a strict diet for the sake of your workout. Just try to eat more healthy food for a healthy way of life!