Second Thought

Do you exercise on an empty stomach? It won’t help you lose weight. Here’s what you should eat before, during and after the workout to lose the kilos in a sustained manner. PRE-WORK OUT Exercising with a full stomach is not ideal therefore eating at the right time is important. Even an empty stomach can distract a person during workout. The major source of fuel for the body is carbohydrate therefore it is ideal to have something rich in carbohydrates. Therefore, one must have easily digestible carbohydrates that can help prevent the hunger during exercise and give you energy. Ensure that there is a gap of at least 20 minutes to half-an-hour between the meal and the exercise session. Here’s a list of foods that are considered ideal to eat before a workout: 1. Peanut butter sandwich-  Yes, you heard it right. But the trick here is to opt for whole wheat or multigrain bread for the sandwich. If you’re working out in the morning then have a brown bread peanut butter sandwich

SECOND THOUGHT  has rounded up some of the strangest and most fascinating food facts that you probably never knew. Keep scrolling to educate yourself. A bunch of bananas is called a hand. Almonds are a member of the peach family. Apples are made of 25% air, which is why they float. Avocado has highest protein content of all fruit. Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. Cabbage is 91% water. Cherries are a member of the rose family. Chocolate was once used as currency. Consuming dairy may cause acne. Cranberries bounce like a rubber ball when ripe. Cucumbers are 96% water. So next time you’re feeling dehydrated and don’t feel like drinking water, try snacking on a cucumber. Eating bananas can help fight depression. Eating too much nutmeg has the effect of a hallucinogenic drug. Eggplants are fruits and classified as berries. Fresh eggs sink in water and rotten eggs will float. Ginger can reduce exercise-induced muscle