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Dementia and Your Loved One
Foods You Never Knew Were Sabotaging Your Run
Vickie Armstrong
Most people know the importance of eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones. And if you're putting forth the effort to work out and run, it means you're probably making even more of an effort to put the right foods in your body. But you may be eating the wrong foods without even knowing it. There are certain foods that aren't necessarily bad on their own, but outright sabotage your running. Here's a look at a few.
Protein shakes or bars
Shakes and bars packed with protein are a go-to for many people working out. But if you're planning on running, you want to leave these on the shelf. Protein is important to a workout, but it's not good for a run. Protein shakes are tough for your body to digest, and don't contain enough carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up.
Nuts
Again, a food that's not too bad in general, but a bad choice if you're running. Nuts too are packed with protein and are tough for your body to digest wholly. As your body is working to digest nuts, you may encounter cramps or other stomach pain. The constant motion of running would only serve to make that pain worse, so it's best to avoid nuts right before a run.
Dairy
Overall, you want to make a point to avoid dairy before a run. This includes small things like cream cheese on a bagel or cheese in a morning omelet. In addition to potentially upsetting your stomach, dairy products actually slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and leave you feeling sluggish.
Vegetables
Most vegetables are very high in fiber. If you're setting out for a run, that's not something you want. Most vegetables contain a lot of insoluable fiber, something your body spends a lot of energy digesting. Instead of filling you up and giving you energy, vegetables may leave you feeling tired. Instead of vegetables, reach for a fruit like a banana that's high in potassium. The natural sugars in a banana help fight off feelings of tiredness.
If you want to make sure you're choosing the right foods though, you might want to invest in the help of a personal trainer. Instead of eating foods that only harm your running regimen, they can help you find foods that actually supplement it. A trainer likely has years of experience with nutrition and fitness, and knows exactly how to tailor a personal training program that's perfect for you.
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