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Mike F.
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The Right Foods

posted about 2 years ago | Report

I would like some information on the right foods to eat at the right time in the right portions.

I have a pretty good idea about the right foods, but I'm not sure when to eat them in relation to my workouts, and how many calories I should be eating based on my current health, my activity level, and my goals.

Does anybody have any good sources for this info?

It seems like somebody should make an app for this...

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  • Mike F.
    Mike F. Sendmail

    So I read that you want to eat a 200-300 calorie snack before a workout, with equal parts carbohydrates and protein. I found that almonds fit this criteria. Peanut butter does, too, but who wants to eat a spoonful of peanut butter?

    I also read that you should eat about a half hour after a workout, something that has a 4:1 ratio of carbs:protein. Here, I found that Yoplait light yogurt has this (which I have been augmenting with blueberries and strawberries). Whole wheat and multi-grain bread has the 4:1 ratio too. I usually toast a couple slices and put a tablespoon of peanut butter on it (since peanut butter is 1:1, I figure I'm not ruining the ratio).

    posted about 2 years ago | edited about 2 years ago | Report

  • Michael N.
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    I love a spoon full of peanut butter.

    The carb:protein ratio on the after workout food seems low in protein to me. Where did you read this? I may be thinking along the lines of weight lifting and not running, perhaps I am taking in too much protein...?

    posted almost 2 years ago | Report

  • Michael N.
    Michael N. Sendmail

    Trying to stay close to a vegan (or at least vegetarian) diet for a while. Jennifer is doing it, so I am trying to be supportive even when I am away.

    So far, no concerns. Been a little more than one week.

    posted almost 2 years ago | Report

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