Try to eat at least two and a half hours to three hours before doing strenuous exercise
Should you be rushing and need to boost your energy levels for your walk or your exercise class, enjoy a banana or a handful of nuts at least half an hour before you attend classes or do your exercises
Consume foods that digest easily and are low in fats and carbohydrates; a medium-sized banana is a great choice or a small bowl of oats, with low-fat yoghurt and a drizzle of honey
Avoid proteins and high fibre foods, which will take longer to digest
Drink lots of water during the day, and at least an hour before your workout to stay hydrated. Fluids leave your stomach when exercising and dehydration is one of the leading causes of exercise-related gastrointestinal problems. Lack of water can lead to constipation, acid reflux, and even malnutrition when the intestines don’t absorb all the necessary nutrients from the food that we eat needed for our system
Avoid caffeine, dairy products and sugar substitutes as this can lead to a loose stool/diarrhoea
Try to eat balanced meals at all times, along with keeping the stomach strong through exercise. This will give you a positive mental outlook, make you feel physically well, promoting relief of stomach problems and increasing good digestion when at rest too
Give yourself enough time to digest the food you consume before you do any exercise, as well as before sleep
Don’t overdo stomach exercises, these muscle groups work hard balance of rest and work is imperative!
