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The 6 Worst Things You Can Eat Before a Workout (And What to Eat Instead)
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The 6 Worst Things You Can Eat Before a Workout (And What to Eat Instead)

Most people know that nutrition before training matters. Far fewer know exactly which foods actively sabotage performance, cause mid-workout crashes, or create the kind of digestive distress that turns a good session into a miserable one.


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If you've ever felt slow, heavy, or nauseous during a workout, one of these six culprits is probably why.

1. High-fat meals within 90 minutes of training. Fat slows gastric emptying significantly. Eating a high-fat meal close to a workout means your blood is diverted to digestion precisely when your muscles need it most.

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