Nutrition before and after a work out.

It is important to make sure that you eat some thing before you do any form of work out. Eating before a work out you will maintain a high blood sugar level, prevent stitches, cramps and will be able to maintain a higher performance for longer. Fruit and other natural based food/drink are one of the best things to be eating before because it is a quick source of energy and will last for longer some of these foods include include bananas, apples, Milo, white bread, sultanas just to name a few.

Foods which you should try to avoid are high sugary, processed foods/drink. These include soft drink, lollies, fast food, packaged foods, Red bull, Monster, Mother and other sorts of high energy drinks. These foods may be a quick and easy source of energy but they will not last for along time and when they stop they will make you feel drained, which will result in a decrease in your performance.

After your work out it is very important to eat, because it will help you recover faster and better which will result in less injuries and you will also feel better for you next work out, and will also help maintain a healthy weight. Food which you should try to eat after a work out are foods which are high in protein and natural sugar these include rice, pasta, fruit, vegetables, white bread, whole meal and meat.

Food which you should avoid include processed food. These foods will not help at all in your recovery. Although they might taste good they will not give you the proteins, vitamins and other nutrients which your body needs to maintain a healthy weight after energy levels after a high intensity work out. These include fast food, soft drink, chocolate, lollies.