How to Support Your Digestion When You’re Working Out

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Whether you’re just hitting the gym regularly or are in hard-core triathlon training, intense workouts can impact your digestion and put a lot more stress on your immune system. It’s more important than ever to find the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fluids to fuel your fitness and keep your GI track in top form. Here’s the best way to make sure your engine is going at full blast.

1. Eat strategically. Not snacking before you work out is like taking your car on a road trip when it’s almost empty. Try to eat two hours before exercise, to give your body plenty of time to digest. Focus on healthy carbs such as whole-grain cereal…