Best foods for pre and post workout

michellen303

I'm forever reading articles on the best foods for pre/post workout and (surprise surprise) I read a lot of conflicting information... I'm kind of fed up of protein drinks and I want to try something else.

Does anyone have go-to foods that they have before and after working out?

PSM1

I just have a banana after a run/ride/swim and seems to do me fine. Do not have anything as such before other than my usual diet/meals.
The reason for the conflicting information is that there is very little evidence on any of the different suppliments etc.
If you goals are just to get fitter/stronger then I would not bother with all the supplements/ protein powder etc. Instead just have a reasonably balanced diet and this should give you all the nutrients etc. you need.

michellen303

I agree with you on the supplements and protein powder - if you get enough in your diet there's no need to supplement.

I also read recently that if you eat just before working out it gives you a stitch

Spacecat

Black coffee before I work out and then just get on with it

My next meal is my next meal no powders or anything. Usually I train early am and then my first meal of the day is lunch at about 2 pm......

Panavision

I eat two eggs and half a bowl of oats and cornflakes.
Train.
Lunch is protein food/fruit/carbs/veg
Evening same as lunch.

I don't drink shakes or take any other supplements, I don't see the point. Just eat healthy foods and have the occasional pizza.

One of my fave recipes is crispy chicken using cream crackers instead of bread crumbs. It's a Jamie Oliver recipe. Really tasty.

BB3Lions

Ref the eggs. Hardboiled or raw?

Panavision

Scrambled on the pan using coconut oil or poached.

Quaker Oats 10gram protein packs are worth having as an additional supplement.