Many people like to eat chocolate during sports or outdoor activities to replenish energy, and some tennis players eat bananas during matches, which some sports enthusiasts have emulated. However, experts point out that ordinary people should not eat bananas during exercise, and chocolate is not suitable for consumption either before or during exercise.
Before and during exercise, try to avoid foods high in fat. The caffeine in chocolate can stimulate the central nervous system, but chocolate, especially smooth-textured chocolate, is often high in fat and calories but low in sugar. It is not easily burned off during exercise and can instead lead to weight gain.
Bananas are considered a sports food by many, but they may not be suitable for everyone to replenish with during exercise. Although bananas are easy to digest, high in sugar and potassium, and can produce a feeling of fullness during prolonged exercise, they can easily cause bloating and discomfort during physical activity. Therefore, if you feel unwell after eating bananas before exercising, it is best to avoid them.
In addition to chocolate and bananas, experts also recommend avoiding foods such as ice cream, nuts, butter, margarine, doughnuts, roasted meat, pizza, smoked coarse sausage, hamburgers, fried foods, fatty meat, and cured meat before and during exercise.