Practicing sports is important not only for our physical well-being but also for our mind and overall fitness. This is possible only if, alongside regular physical activity, there is also a proper diet.<\/p>\n
When anyone decides to start a training program, they must first pay attention to choosing an activity that is sustainable for their body, and secondly, to supplying the body with the energy necessary to perform it.<\/p>\n
Often, we think that reducing food intake and increasing physical activity is the best way to lose weight, but this is not true; it is our duty to choose a healthy diet that does not cause imbalances that could lead to health problems in our body.<\/p>\n
We would like to offer some advice on which foods to eat before and after physical effort; of course, our suggestions cannot replace the opinion of a specialist.<\/p>\n
If you prefer to exercise early in the morning, it is essential that the evening before you consume a meal containing at least one portion of carbohydrates. These provide the necessary energy to support physical activity. It is crucial never to start on an empty stomach because muscles need energy to perform at their best.<\/p>\n
Therefore, we encourage you to drink a couple of glasses of water and eat, one or two hours beforehand, an apple and three walnuts or apricots, depending on the season.<\/p>\n
Conversely, if you exercise in the evening, we remind you to eat a lunch containing carbohydrates and, about an hour before starting, eat an apple or two apricots.<\/p>\n
After finishing your physical activity, it is very important to let your body rest for at least an hour. During this time, it is fundamental to promote rehydration by drinking something, for example green tea: its antioxidant properties help muscles recover faster.<\/p>\n
If there is a long time between finishing physical activity and dinner, it would be advisable to have a light snack; some fresh fruit would be ideal. The glucose contained in fruit is useful for producing energy but also for preserving lean muscle mass.<\/p>\n
Finally, at dinner, it is preferable to replenish proteins through legumes.<\/p>\n
We remind you that physical activity increases the need to rebalance the intake of vitamins and minerals. Through fruit and vegetables, it is possible to meet this need in a healthy and balanced way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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