And even two hours before the workout, heavy and heavy food is not welcome. But there are foods that are easily digested and benefit even before training.
Helen Barrett — yoga instructor, fitness instructor, pilates trainer, fitness fusion, pre- and post-birth fitness instructor, advises 10 light snacks that contain elements useful for our body, are easily digested and do not add extra pounds.
The products are mainly designed for women and not very intensive strength training (yoga and Pilates), but men can adopt them as light snacks during the day.
1. Apples
Apples contain a lot of moisture, not so much sugar and do a pretty good job of cleaning teeth. In addition, they contain vitamin C and fiber, which will help you hold out until the end of the lesson and at the same time will not create a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
2. Almonds
A handful of almonds before yoga classes will give you energy that will help you hold out until the end of the class without feeling hungry. Almonds contain vitamin E, potassium and magnesium, which add stamina. It is desirable that the nuts were without any additives and salt.
3. Oatmeal
Half a glass of oatmeal steamed in water with the addition of light berries or almonds will help replenish your energy reserves and at the same time not feel full stomach during classes.
4. Pears
Most fitness instructors agree that most fruits are great snacks before workouts. Pears have a low acidity (the stomach will not hurt) and contain a sufficient amount of fiber, which will help you not feel hungry until the next meal. Add here potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamins C, A and B5.
5. Raisins
Raisins are a wonderful source of natural sugar, which will give you enough energy to exercise in the complete absence of heaviness in the stomach.
6. Bananas
Bananas are quite high in calories and therefore are a good snack not only before yoga classes, but also before more serious physical exertion. Potassium works in tandem with magnesium and helps the body maintain water balance.
7. Plums
Another rich source of potassium is plums, 30 g contains 300 mg of potassium. They do not contain a lot of fiber and if you follow the measure (just a few pieces), they can become a pretty good snack before classes and will not make you run to the toilet. I think everyone knows what happens if you eat a lot of plums at one time?
8. Dried apricots (dried apricot)
Apricots, like raisins, are a rich source of natural sugar. Therefore, it is another good snack before yoga classes, since only a few berries will provide you with the necessary energy until the end of classes and at the same time will not create a feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the stomach.
9. Watermelon
Watermelon contains a lot of moisture, natural sugar and fiber and at the same time does not cause heaviness in the stomach. Since watermelon is a well-known diuretic, you should not abuse it before classes, otherwise it will not be your stomach that is full, but your bladder. One or two small pieces will be quite enough.
10. Greek yogurt
Yogurt without any additives is a wonderful light snack before training, if you have no problems with the tolerance of sour-milk products. It can be added to the same oatmeal, and then you will get a snack that will provide you with the necessary energy and relieve hunger until the next meal.
All of these snacks are more suitable for yoga classes. If you are going to strength training with a lot of weight, the energy will run out much faster.
Also, even with these products, it is worth observing the measure, since the same nuts, bananas and dried fruits are quite high in calories. On the other hand, nothing will happen to them during the day if you throw them in your bag in case you don't have a chance to have a proper lunch before training. Then a few dried apricots, a handful of raisins or nuts will save the situation.
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