7 Foods You Should Avoid Before Working Out


Some foods that you often prefer while dieting are among the things you should avoid before exercising. If you want to have a fit body, stay away from these foods until two hours before doing sports. BÜLENT

1. Salad


We all agree on how healthy a salad is. But not with cream sauce and croutons... Let's say this, although it is healthy and mostly vegetables, it is not a very good habit to eat salad before exercise. Because the fiber in vegetables slows down the digestion process, it can cause swelling and gas during sports.

2. Flaxseed


Flaxseed is also a great food source thanks to its high quality fiber structure. But at the same time, because it causes gas formation, consuming it before sports can be uncomfortable. In addition, before exercising, it is beneficial to turn to carbohydrate and protein foods rather than whole grain breads rich in fiber.

3. Milk and Dairy Products


Although foods such as milk, cheese, buttermilk and yogurt are very useful and delicious, they can bring relaxation before sports. It can also cause heartburn and gas in your stomach. Therefore, take care to consume at least two hours before sports.

4. Fatty Foods


The thought of "I'll eat fat before sports, I'll burn out from sports" is quite wrong. So definitely stay away from hamburgers and cheesecakes. In addition to these, it will be good to avoid foods containing beneficial oils such as avocado or nuts to prevent gas problems.

5. Juice


It is not a good idea to drink fruit juice before exercise because of its sugary nature. Even a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice can make you feel tired within 10 minutes of a cardio workout. For this reason, it is beneficial to drink fruit juice after sports. So you can also raise your falling blood sugar

6. Hummus


Since hummus is made from chickpeas, it is one of the foods that will cause gas problems in sports. Because it contains indigestible carbohydrates. Apart from that, let's say that the hummus with low fat content that you make at home is very healthy.

7. Protein Bars


Some protein bars contain high-density calories. According to nutritionist Rania Batayneh, protein bars containing less than 10 grams of protein lower your blood sugar and cause you to get tired more quickly during sports. You can choose protein bars with 1 to 1 protein-sugar ratio to feel energetic while doing sports.