Daily Health Regimen Q&A Weight loss

What to eat before and after exercise to help lose weight

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Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 03:10 AM

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    Apr 04, 2026

       What is good to eat before exercise?

      1. Choose warm foods before exercise

      If you want to speed up the metabolism of body fat, you can choose to eat warm foods one hour before exercising, which can effectively increase the body's basal metabolic rate, such as carrots, onions, leeks, peppers, ginger, onions, garlic, peppers, etc. However, if you have gastrointestinal discomfort, it is best not to eat too many irritating warm foods, such as chili peppers, peppers, etc.

      2. Supplement appropriate amounts of carbohydrates before exercise

      Although calorie control is very important in the process of losing weight, dieters should never think that exercising on an empty stomach will make you thinner. Because exercise consumes calories and water in the body, if you exercise on an empty stomach, it will have a psychological compensation effect and you will eat more after exercise. Therefore, if you do not exercise 1-1.5 hours after a meal, it is best to supplement an appropriate amount of carbohydrates 1 hour before exercise, such as high-fiber biscuits, yogurt, fresh fruits and other easily digestible foods. In addition to avoiding the uncomfortable symptoms of excessive drop in blood sugar after exercise, it can also increase the persistence of exercise and reduce fatigue and hunger after exercise. If you still feel hungry before exercise, you can also drink low-sugar drinks, such as honey water or low-sugar soy milk.

      Recommended: Best Food Combinations Before Exercise

      Low-fat yogurt, banana

      Skim milk and fruit

      Chicken sandwich on whole wheat bread

      egg After cooking, remove the egg yolk and serve with mashed potatoes

      Half a sweet potato, low-fat yogurt

      Experts believe that after exercise, breathing, heart rate After the body temperature and body temperature return to normal, it is also very important to add some food. After exercise, your body is like a sponge, urgently needing nutrients from food to replenish energy and restore strength. Experts also recommend that exercise Soon after, it's best to eat some carbohydrates with a small amount of protein and a moderate amount of fat. However, you should try to eat less high-fat and high-calorie foods such as nuts and full-fat cheese.