What to eat before and after a workout:

Physical activity is important to be able to stay fit over time but above all to guarantee the psychophysical well-being of the entire organism. For this reason it is advisable to carry it out with consistency and rigor, also paying great attention to the correct diet before and after sports training.

In fact, the body needs to introduce various nutrients and structural elements that can support it in its effort and at the same time guarantee its lightness. The key word is therefore lightness , since only in this way can the muscles and tissues react to the stimulus in an adequate manner.

Among the most beneficial elements to take after a session of intense activity, we find spirulina , a food of plant origin that is used not only as a raw material, but also for the production of some foods such as pasta, beer, cheese and dry snacks.

This is a range of products capable of promoting the loss of excess body weight and allowing the elimination of fats that tend to accumulate in some of the critical areas of the body. Furthermore, we are talking about a natural tonic for the body, capable of giving the right dose of energy and allowing quick recovery of the muscular system.

Although this is truly the winning solution, there are other foods on the market that can be suitable for a healthy and nutritious snack, perfect for athletes who want to test their training by enabling the body to react in the best possible way.
In this article we will analyze in detail which foods are recommended to consume both before and after significant physical effort, so that you can see the results of your effort in terms of health and impeccable figure.

There is nothing left to do but continue reading and see if your eating habits are correct or if you need to make some adjustments to maximize your training.

What should you eat before a workout

- Spirulina-based snacks

On the site you can find a range of products based on spirulina algae, a cyanobacterium that grows in fresh water.
We are talking, for example, about rice or corn cakes with the addition of dried spirulina, which can be eaten without regrets due to their high protein content and low fat content.
They are therefore suitable for consumption during low-calorie diets, while still giving the body all the substances it needs.
By choosing a snack of this kind it is possible to obtain numerous benefits, such as a lowering of cholesterol levels in the blood.
Spirulina algae is also a natural antioxidant , which allows you to keep tissues young even as time progresses, showing visible results in the short and long term.
You will gradually notice a clear improvement in blood sugar and anemia levels, giving a fair amount of iron to those who are partially lacking it.
Those who suffer from high or low blood pressure will experience a change, as this algae intervenes in this sense to stabilize the values ​​with a decisive action but at the same time perfectly tolerated by the body.
Strengthening the immune system is also important, especially in those periods in which the body is under pressure and it is advisable to support it correctly when engaging in rather intense sporting activity.

Also interesting for an athlete is the organic honey made with Becagli spirulina, which you can use on wholemeal toast or on a pancake as Melania Martinovic suggests in the video, before tackling your normal training routine.
The chocolate from our line is also tasty, allowing you to have a snack without losing sight of the taste and sweetness and rewarding yourself for the effort you will soon make.

- A fruit

Although it is a rather debated issue, fruit is an element that certainly cannot be missing from the balanced diet of an athlete.
It is a highly sugary food, capable of immediately raising energy levels within the body and promoting better performance.
The dish that cannot be missed par excellence before a workout is the banana, rich in potassium and able to fill you up and not make you feel hungry for the entire duration of the session.
Your muscles will be more agile and you will also have ways to prevent the appearance of cramps once everything is finished and in the following hours.
The apple is also healthy and low in fat, and can be ingested without guilt both before and after sport, so as to restore vitamins and minerals that have been lost by sweating and expelling liquids and toxins.
Therefore, include some doses of fruit in your sports diet and you will gradually notice the benefits that it is capable of offering.

- A yogurt

When talking about dairy products, it is always advisable to point out that you need to choose a low-fat, low-fat yogurt.
Whether you opt for a white or fruit variant, you can enrich your pre-workout snack with dried fruit, spirulina or protein cereals, which give greater taste and consistency to the entire composition.
Be careful to choose lean items that do not contain added sugars or harmful fats, so that you can have a tasty but at the same time healthy and suitable meal if you are trying to follow a correct diet.
So don't miss the opportunity to treat yourself to a nutritious breakfast and set off for your daily sports session.

What to eat after a workout

- Pasta made from spirulina algae

Especially if you engage in sporting activity before lunch or dinner, the hunger that comes at the end is really high and deserves to be satisfied with a good plate of pasta.
However, avoid the one made with the classic flour, heavier and less digestible, and treat yourself to a larger quantity by choosing the one on our site.
In our selection you will find excellent penne rigate or homemade penne with a typical dark green colour, made with rice flour and spirulina, therefore perfect for those who have problems with gluten. You can season the pasta with low-fat elements such as tuna, seasonal vegetables or other oily fish, rich in omega 3 and beneficial fats for the body.
Remember not to use too much seasoning and to choose fresh and minimally processed ingredients, which will make the dish light but at the same time tasty and capable of satisfying even the hungriest athlete.

- White meat

When you make a significant physical effort consistently over time, the intake of proteins is truly essential if you want to promote the correct functionality of the muscles.
For this reason, white meat, such as chicken and turkey, low in fat but highly nutritious, cannot be missing from your post-workout (but also pre-competition) diet.
You can eat it in a tasty salad, adding some wholemeal bread croutons or seeds, or season it with soy which gives flavor but at the same time does not promote the same water retention as salt.
Combine this food with fresh vegetables, such as courgettes, lettuce or sweet cherry tomatoes, rich in vitamins and mineral salts, so as to replenish the liquids that have been lost during your daily training.

- Fish

Another second course that lends itself perfectly to being consumed after training is fish, which can be cooked in various ways resulting tasty but at the same time lean.
The best solution is certainly steamed, which keeps the food soft, preserving its juices and making the dish tastier.
By opting for this variant it will be possible to greatly limit the addition of condiments such as oil and salt, which must be present in a balanced diet but at the same time kept under control in terms of quantity.
Tuna is also suitable, as it lends itself to numerous hot and cold preparations.
If you opt for the canned one, make sure it is natural so as not to add calories and fat to your diet.

- Dried fruit