Eating a low GI breakfast burns more fat! (http://LowGIHealth.com)
Eating before you workout gives you energy however, did you know that what you eat also effects how much fat your body burns?
In a recent study, experts found that eating a breakfast with a low glycemic index (GI) like muesli with yogurt and fruit an hour before a long workout burned 50 percent more body fat than those who had an equally caloric meal of cornflakes, white toast and jam, and milk which has a high GI.
"A meal high on the GI causes a spike in blood sugar, which your body must then use to fuel your workout," says study author Emma Stevenson, Ph.D. "But a meal low on the GI is digested more slowly, so your body has to pull energy for its fat stores."
Here are some low GI breakfast foods to fuel your fat burning furnace:
- Ezekial bread topped with natural peanut butter and sliced banana.
- Whole-grain pumpernickel toast topped with melted low-fat cheese; apple.
- Scrambled eggs, extra-lean turkey bacon, whole-grain rye toast, fresh mixed fruit cup.
Foods to avoid in the morning before a workout are sugar (stick with black coffee for extra energy), processed breakfast cereals, pastries, white breads, high-sugar jams and spreads, fatty meat (like bacon), full-fat dairy products and sugary juices.
Maximize the benefits of your workout by eating some protein and carbs afterward as well! Check out what you should be eating after your workout here.
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