Many people eat vegetables and other light foods to fill their stomachs when they are hungry before exercising. These are chosen to avoid stomach discomfort, but vegetables can actually hinder exercise. We looked into foods to avoid before working out and foods that help with exercise.

 

 

Vegetables, fried foods, and spicy foods are not good.

 

▷Green vegetables = Green vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli have a high fiber content and should be avoided. Dietary fiber is not digested in the stomach and passes into the intestines, where it is broken down by bacteria in the colon. During this process, gases such as hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide are produced, which can cause bloating. Exercising in this state may lead to abdominal discomfort or pain, making it difficult to focus on the workout.

Fried foods = Eating fried foods before exercise also burdens the stomach. Fried foods take a long time to digest, which can interfere with exercise. Additionally, they increase blood viscosity, which is not good for blood circulation. Fried foods contain a lot of fat, which can lower the pressure between the stomach and esophagus, leading to acid reflux and a burning sensation in the stomach.

 

Spicy foods = Spicy foods are also not good. Foods containing spicy ingredients such as chili peppers, mustard, and wasabi take a long time to digest. In particular, capsaicin found in chili peppers and sinigrin found in mustard and wasabi irritate the stomach lining. Therefore, consuming spicy foods before exercise can lead to stomach pain, heartburn, and vomiting.

 

 

Eating sweet potatoes and carrots helps with exercise.

 

If you're hungry before exercising, it's good to eat sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes supply glucose to the body, enhancing the efficiency of high-intensity workouts. Additionally, the potassium in sweet potatoes helps prevent muscle cramps that can occur during exercise.

 

At this time, it is better to boil sweet potatoes rather than bake them.

 

Baked sweet potatoes have more than twice the glycemic index of boiled sweet potatoes. However, for people with sensitive stomachs who exercise on an empty stomach, eating sweet potatoes is not recommended.

Sweet potatoes contain gelatin and tannins, which can irritate the stomach lining and stimulate gastric acid secretion.

 

If you dislike sweet potatoes, you can fill your stomach a little with carrots.

 

 

When engaging in aerobic exercise, oxidation processes occur in the body. At this time, the antioxidant substance beta-carotene found in carrots protects cell membranes and prevents cell oxidation.

 

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Roasted sweet potatoes are delicious.

I ate baked sweet potatoes that I had boiled.

I guess I just have to heat it up and eat it.

 

The glycemic index is twice as scary.