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What to Eat Before Exercising 

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Pre-exercise meals need to be consumed 3-4 hours before exercise Protein before exercise may help reduce post-exercise soreness Carbohydrate rich snacks or meals before exercise will help reduce muscle soreness Pre-exercise meals need to be low in fat and fiber to help with digestion

Examples of Pre-exercise Meals 

Turkey and Swiss sandwich, fruit, and sports drink

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Lean hamburger on bun with lettuce and tomato, side salad, and fruit-yogurt parfait

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Oatmeal with brown sugar and almonds, skim milk, and banana

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What to Eat After Exercising 

Nutrition recovery should take place 15-60 minutes following exercise

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Restore fluids and electrolytes lost in sweat

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Provide protein to aid in repair of damaged muscle tissue

Meal Ideas 

Whole wheat pita sandwich with turkey and veggies, pretzels, and low-fat milk

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Stir fry with lean steak, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, brown rice

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Rice bowl with beans, cheese, salsa, avocado with whole grain tortilla chips or whole wheat tortilla chips

Snack Ideas 

Smoothie with yogurt and frozen berries

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Sport drink and sports bar

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Graham crackers with peanut butter, low-fat chocolate milk, and banana

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