by Cassandra H.
(MN)
I have tried many different foods before running. I used to have an energy bar, but looking at the calories, I decided since I am running to lose weight, I could do better. Besides, the list of ingredients could barely fit on the package label. I did not realize that all those supposedly good vitamins wouldn’t be natural sourced.
Usually I just make myself a toasted cheddar cheese sandwich using just one slice of rye bread or whole grain bread. I found that a whole sandwich was more of a meal than a healthy snack and I would be too full to feel like going jogging.
A banana or apple works too. However, I did find that an orange did not work. I ended up doing more walking than jogging that day. Oh well, live and learn.
I usually finish off my workout with a glass of water with EmergenC in it. Just to replace some nutrients that I may have used up. I have never gone for Gatorade, just seems a bit of overkill for me because I am still jogging short distances.
After my run and cool down exercises, it is time to make supper. So I don’t have a particular favorite after run snack. I just have supper. But, I did notice that I am making more salads since I have been doing more jogging. You mentioned that we might be more inclined to eat healthier. That is my experience too.