The relationship between food and exercise

One of the most discussed questions about food and exercise: Can you achieve better results if you eat at certain times? Generally speaking, eating certain nutrients in certain amounts at certain times is not as important as total calorie intake and food quality. That said, it all depends on the goals you have. If you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t have to worry about what you eat before or after you exercise. As long as it is not something that is healthy, nor exorbitant portions. Eat your 3 meals a day as you normally do and exercise when it is most convenient for you. But, on the contrary, if you exercise for a long time or at high intensity, or if your goal is to gain muscle mass, eating before and after does become more important**. The quality of what you eat and the right timing will help prevent muscle loss and give you additional energy.** You should eat the right balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat, both before and after training. The key to finding that balance is to keep in mind that these three macronutrients are metabolized differently, they are all absorbed by the body at a different rate.

• Carbohydrates provide energy more quickly.
• Simple and sugary ones are absorbed faster.
• Healthy complex carbohydrates, such as those found in whole grains or legumes, take longer.
• Protein is absorbed second
• Fat takes much longer to digest. Now, let’s remember that most foods have a different combination of these macronutrients. So the digestion time varies. For best levels of performance, focus on eating carbohydrates and protein, but limit fat. Another thing that is half talked about, but not as much as we think it should be, is that good hydration is essential for anyone, but it is especially important for everyone who is exercising. Drinking a lot of water has not been shown to decrease performance. Emphasizing the importance of being hydrated when exercising is unnecessary. As for “sports” drinks, they are not necessary. They will only reduce your performance since they are clogged with sugar.