How soon after eating can you start running?

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After eating, should you run? This is a problem many people face because they want to exercise to reduce energy. However, running after eating is recommended to be harmful to the stomach and some organs of the body. Therefore, we need to rest for a while before jogging to avoid harm to health.

1. Some problems are easy to get if you run after eating

Running after eating is a taboo subject to avoid shock or affect the mobility of organs. You often feel sleepy or tired after eating, so you will not be able to run like when you are training. Usually we are advised to rest to allow food to digest and then proceed to jogging.
When you finish the main meal it can take hours to digest the food, while the snack only takes about 30 minutes. Therefore, you should run 2 hours after eating to make sure not to shock or affect the stomach. In addition, you need to pay attention to observe any abnormality on the body to rest and stop at the right time.

2. Snacks suitable for people who want to replenish energy for jogging

A snack is the solution to help you get energy and prevent the risk of low blood sugar during exercise. Based on safety, the snacks you should eat are divided into each time frame:
2.1 Eat when you run in the morning Morning jogging is often quite time-constrained, so you can hardly eat and drink. Take a few hours off before exercising. That will cause you to wake up early, affecting the body's scientific sleep time. Moreover, when you sleep all the food you ate the night before has been converted into energy to help the organs excrete toxins.
Therefore, you can only have a light meal in the morning to have enough time to rest and jog. Meal in the morning you need to add carbs and protein to provide energy for the whole working day.
Nut butter with 1 slice of bread and banana Fruit yogurt Fruit smoothies Vegetable smoothies Cereal bread Oatmeal porridge 2.2 Eat during your midday run If you plan to go for a midday jog, prepare an energizing breakfast . Also add a snack 2 -3 hours before your scheduled run:
Cereal or oatmeal Half a sandwich with nut butter A small smoothie Some nutritious nuts 2.3 Eat during your run afternoon and evening Time in the evening you often feel more relaxed to do sports. But because you have had a tiring day at work, you need to add some snacks before running to avoid exhaustion or low blood sugar. At the same time snacking will not affect your dinner.
Cookies or cheese Chocolate bar Half a slice of bread and some toppings In addition, you need to keep in mind, running time is a determining factor in your body's energy needs. If you run for a short time or less than 1 hour, remember to bring water. When you exercise with more intensity, you should add carb-containing foods or an energy drink.

3. Some notes when jogging

When running, you may encounter some unexpected accidents that need to be prepared in advance.
3.1 Cramps When exercising, our body needs to be rehydrated to avoid dehydration that causes fatigue and exhaustion. When the body is dehydrated, it will affect the digestive system of the practitioner with some symptoms such as cramps, bloating and abdominal pain.
Therefore, drinking water every 15 - 30 minutes will provide water for the body slowly and reliably. If you intend to go for a run in the morning, consider eating a low-fiber diet the night before to reduce cramps.
3.2 Nausea When your body is in a high-frequency state of fatigue, you will need to rehydrate to avoid feeling nauseous. Especially running in inclement summer weather you will need to add more water. In addition to dehydration, dehydration and digestive disorders are also causes for runners to feel nauseous.
If you feel nauseous, rest your legs and have a snack to provide energy. Then when the body is comfortable and the rest time is enough, you can continue the jogging exercise.

4. Drink water while jogging

Runners cannot ignore drinking water every time they exercise. Especially in a hot climate, the body has a higher demand for water than at any time. Therefore, you need to depend on your needs and each exercise to add water accordingly to avoid the risk of dehydration affecting health.
So you can jog after eating if you have rested for a few hours. During the running exercises you need to pay attention to add water or snacks to provide more energy for the body.
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Source: healthline.com