Exerciseis considered to be a major part of our daily routine. Human beings need to exercise in some form, whether it is playing sports or putting effort in any of the physical act like carpentry. We have to take care of our body in order to stay in shape otherwise it will be difficult for us to look lean. Moreover, exercise also helps us to reduce the risk of heart related diseases and increasing cholesterol. It also helps us to reduce the mental stress by shifting our mind’s attention towards something else. It prepares our body to act tough in difficult situation. Also it makes us physically strong than those who do not exercise.
Another major role of exercise is that it changes the way we eat, for example if one has recently done workout and now he is going to have breakfast then he will consider twice before eating any sort of unhealthy thing. This is because exercise changes our perspective towards the way we look. Also a sense of guilt occurs when he eats any sort of junk food, because he will think that what good I have done too myself, I wasted all the effort I made an hour ago. This thinking restricts him from eating unhealthy food or doing any other unhealthy activity.
How does diet affect exercise?
Diet affect us physically more than anything else, this is because if we have to do any sort of physical task then we need energy for it. To gain this amount of energy to perform task and do our best we have to eat healthy food. The most major ingredient in building muscles and tissues is protein. If we say that it is major component in human’s body which gives the body the energy to move and give its best. Protein usually comes from Non Vegetarian food such as chicken and eggs. Nowadays, a new way of consuming protein is in the market in the form of protein shakes. Protein shake is in the form of powder, the consumer pour some protein powder into the water and then nicely blends it and then it is ready to consume. It is also very refreshing if you cool it before drinking.
Why is protein so important?
The importance of protein is such that every cell in the human body consists of protein, it helps us to build tissues, regrow muscles. The muscles in our body consist of protein, without protein our body will look like a gross soul. Protein is very important for human body especially for teenagers, children and pregnant women. It helps their body to cope with the stress that the load is putting on their body. Unfortunately in northern Europe, Nordic countries and in India, people lack protein in their body. According to reports, 75 percent of the Indian population lacks protein, that’s majorly because more than half of their population is vegetarian and they do not keep up with their needs of consuming protein.
Do we have to eat after workout?
It is not forbidden to eat after you have work out but there are some foods that you have to consider before eating, it is mainly to avoid any sort of chemical reaction or cramps. People often think that after workout they need some heavy meal so that they can regain the energy However, it is totally the opposite, after workout, you do not have to load yourself with bunch of carbohydrates, but you should eat a sufficient amount so that you are able to do your work also. If we look at the Muslim countries especially in Pakistan, in the month of Ramadan, people after breaking their fast, eat so much oily food at such a fast pace that they are not able to do another task or perform obligatory prayers, they just lie down and sleep.
What kind of food is not good to eat after workout?
If we talk about what not to eat after a workout then it must be sugary shakes, whether it is protein shake or mango shake. Energy bars, which are sort of chocolate bars so that you can be healthy and enjoy at the same time, should also be avoided. You should also not eat any sort of meal that is very low on carbohydrates. Sports drink that includes a healthy amount of fructose in it such as Gatorade and Coke diet should be avoided. Fried foods especially samosas and Pakoray should be avoided before and after any sort of workout. Caffeine is also a bad food ingredient and if we consume a handsome amount of it then it can deprive our sleep and we will find it hard to sleep and then we have to rely on sleeping pills.
Summary
Till now we have learned that eating and working out are partially related. If we just eat and do not work out then we are not going to stay lean and it will become very difficult for us to stay healthy. Also if we just work out and do not eat properly then our body will collapse as it will not be able to bear the burden of stress we are putting on our body. We should be quite generous in terms of consuming protein because it is the force our weapons, meaning it make our muscles strong, it helps our tissues to regrow themselves. Therefore, we should consume protein on a regular basis.
Can I eat egg after workout?
Now you may ask that what we should eat post workout to stay healthy. The answer to this is boiled eggs or eggs in any of its shape; it will boost our immune system. It also provides certain vitamins and minerals which are essential for our body.
Can I sleep after workout?
It is really a good idea to sleep after workout, because when you work out, your muscles undergo a load of stress, sleeping will make the muscles to recover from the damage and it will help in rebuilding tissues
