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31.08.2022 - 14:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Whether you’re just starting out on a health kick or you’ve been following an exercise routine for a long time, you’ll know that what you eat before and after your workout can have a big impact. Tom Bennet, Head Chef at MuscleFood and nutrition specialist, has shared the best foods for the job.
Ahead of your workout it’s all about “fuelling up” for the task ahead, Chef Tom advises. He states that the best way to do this is by enjoying a small portion of carbohydrates between one to three hours before your workout.
Following a workout Chef Tom warns that a protein shake alone won’t be enough to support your body’s recovery. Instead he recommends adding antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries to your post-workout shake for increased benefits.
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Here are Chef Tom’s top tips for supporting your body, before and after a workout. Following these tips can not only help power you through a challenging workout, but can also support your body repair any damage done, the Chef advises.
Here’s how to choose the right pre-workout meal to fuel your body and optimise your workout, according to MuscleFood ’s Head Chef Tom, who also specialises in nutrition. Before working out there’s one food group that Tom advises consuming over any other, that’s carbohydrates.
Chef Tom advises fuelling yourself with carbohydrates an hour before any workout. He said:“Carbohydrates will help to give your body the energy it needs to get through your workout efficiently.
“Cereals, oats, or bread paired with something high in protein such as greek yoghurt or peanut butter make for the perfect pre-workout meal. Don’t forget to include your favourite fruit for some
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