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Brown rice with chicken: If you tend to exercise after lunch or dinner, avoid rich foods and have a simple dish of brown rice with chicken or tofu. It's a bland meal that sits well and provides a good amount of carbs and protein, says Meine.
So be mindful of both when you eat and what. Jim White RD, ACSM HFS, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, says an effective morning workout begins with dinner the night before; he recommends brown rice, steamed broccoli and 3 to 5 ounces of lean protein.