Yoga Tips: Eating mindfully and healthfully is a huge component of yoga practice. But what to eat before your Yoga? When to eat is what ravages everyone’s mind, so here are some of the answers for your doubts.
What to eat before yoga class
1. Simple carbs.
Think simple carbohydrates with small amounts of protein, fat, or fiber for staying power and energy.
Simple carbs
2. Energizing snacks.
It could be fruit and nut butter, a smoothie, toast with avocado, or anything that feels energizing to you.
Energizing snacks
3. Easy-to-digest foods.
Before yoga, choose foods that digest easily and give you balanced energy, such as a combination of whole grain carbohydrates, protein, and fat for staying power.
4. Eat two hours before you practice.
5. Avoid spicy, fatty, and acidic foods.
6. Give yourself time to digest before you practice.
Also Read: Yoga Tips: When and What to eat before your yoga
What Not to Eat
The deep twists and forward bends you do in yoga are likely to force out burps and farts, so it’s best to steer clear of foods that induce gas.
Greasy or Fried Foods
You’ll want to avoid anything heavy before a yoga workout, so a burger and fries before class is probably not a good idea.
Greasy or Fried Foods
Hard-Boiled Eggs
While hard-boiled eggs are a convenient and complete protein, many people find they can give them sour burps, especially during yoga.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Garlicky Foods
Some people can tolerate garlic-laced foods like hummus before yoga, but garlic burps aren’t a pleasant experience for you or other people around you.
Garlicky Foods
Smoothies
While some people swear by pre-yoga smoothies, others find the excess liquid sloshes around in their stomach uncomfortably. This is particularly true during poses where there is pressure on your abdomen like Locust Pose. It may be better to save the smoothie for after class.
Smoothie