What To Eat And What Not Before And After A Workout

Your guide to what to eat and what not before and after a workout.

- Vikas Jain

Eating a well-balanced diet can help a person get all the nutrients and calories required for daily chores including workouts.

However, people tend to eat more when they join a gym and exercise. It is totally fair to eat more because we feel hungrier after exhausting our energy in the gym. But all we need to do is choose a right time and the right kind of food. Find below the list of food that we can eat and when.

What – Eggs

When – Before and after exercise

Why? A whole egg is a source packed with protein and is full of essential nutrients.

What – Chicken

When – After exercise

Why? Chicken is the best source of protein. Your muscles can only grow if they have a good balance of protein. For this reason, consuming protein which provides the amino acids needed for muscle growth is essential after your workouts.

What – An Apple (With Nut Butter) When – Before exercise Why?