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6 foods you should avoid before practicing yoga

We bring you 6 foods that you should definitely avoid before your Yoga practice.

Practicing Yoga involves stretching our body to the point of inverting it in different positions, which is why instructors recommend not eating anything 2 hours before practice. 2 hours would be a long time without eating if your metabolism is very fast and you will be hungry immediately, you will have to eat something during that time. That’s why we bring you 6 foods that you should definitely avoid before your Yoga practice. Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are foods with a high content of nutrients, both protein and healthy fat, for this reason they will stay in your stomach for a while while your body demands greater pumping of blood in your circulation. Instead of nuts and seeds, eat a handful of raspberries, which will be lighter. Fried Food Foods like French fries or fried onion rings take a long time to digest. Having this in your stomach will not be fun during your Yoga class. Have a crunchy meal by replacing fried food with a cucumber or jicama. Cheese Although it is a great alternative, cheese has a lot of protein and calories, making it a very slow food to digest. Say no to this food before your Yoga class and try a dark chocolate (at least 65% cocoa) to get energy before your practice. Meats and fish Fish and meat are foods high in protein and will take their time in your digestive system. You will feel heavy and slow in your class. Trade them for an apple. Avocado Although avocado is considered a superfood, due to all the nutrients it provides us, its fat will require more time for digestion in our body. Alternatively you can eat slices of grapefruit, celery or ve steam rduras. Dressings, dips and sauces Hidden in many healthy foods are foods with oils and calories, such as salad dressings and other complements. These foods, although very delicious, will settle in your stomach. Instead of these foods, replace them with seasonal fruit. Now you have the options that you can eat before your Yoga practice so as not to feel heavy or have a bad stomach. Try them, they are all very delicious and will help you during your class.