Worst Things to Eat or Drink Before a Workout

Sources Medically Reviewed on 12/17/2020 Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on December 17, 2020
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SOURCES:
Marjorie Cohn, registered dietitian nutritionist; owner, MNC Nutrition.
American Council on Exercise: “The Worst Things To Eat Before A Workout.”
Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation: “Diet, Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.”
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: “The Nutrition Source: Yogurt.”
Mayo Clinic: “Nutrition and Healthy Eating.”
FamilyDoctor.org: “Making Healthy Choices At Fast Food Restaurants.”
KidsHealth.org: “A Guide To Eating For Sports.”
Cleveland Clinic: “Dehydration Avoidance: Proper Hydration.”
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: “Timing Your Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition.”
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on December 17, 2020
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