Worst Foods to Eat Before RunningWorst Foods To Eat Before Running

What you eat before a run is very important, since you need a lot of energy to get a good workout while jogging. Some foods are bad because they can cause cramps and nausea, others simply don’t provide you with right nutrients and slow down your digestion.

Whether you like to run in the morning or in the afternoon, here are the worst foods to eat before running. In the best case scenario, you shouldn’t really eat anything one or two hours before jogging, but if you do, here are the ones you should definitely avoid.

Salads

Even if a salad is a great meal, you shouldn’t have one before jogging. The reason is that most salads don’t usually provide enough carbs, which your body needs before a workout, and because you’ll might also get too much fiber. Vegetables like artichoke, green peas, broccoli, Brussels spouts and sweet corns have way too much fiber, and can cause stomach problems during your run. You should also avoid eating fiber-heavy legumes like split peas, lentils, and all types of beans, from lima beans to black beans.

Dairy

Full-fat dairy is definitely one of the worst foods to eat before running, because its digestion can also cause cramps while you jog. Natural Greek yogurt is your best best, along with skim or 1% percent milk. But you’re better off avoiding any dairy before a run and going for milks made from soy, almond or rice if you need a base for a smoothie.