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Diet and Exercise

Before Your Exercise The major source of fuel for active muscles is Glycogen. Best source of glucose is carbohydrates which can be found is starch ( cereal, pasta, bread, grains ), rice, vegetables, fruits (apples, watermelon, peaches, grapes, or oranges), bread/bagel, energy bars and drinks with sugar (or water). Eat 1-2 hours before exercise (or prefer liquid form if closer to exercise time). Avoid lot of fat or fiber just before exercise (meat, fries, candy bars, etc.). During Exercise To continue to perform well, you will need to make sure that your glycogen sources are replenished during your workout. Dry Fruits, juices, energy drinks and bars are good choices. After Workout A light meal (with protein, fat and carbohydrates) within 2 hours of workout is best. Meat/Chicken, Fish, Egg, Yogurt, Chocolate Milk, and Fruit juice are few of the great options. 4:1 ratio of carbs and proteins is recommended for muscle recovery. Miscellaneous The fuel of muscles is glycogen which comes