St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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.
If youâd rather have a salad after the gym, make sure you add some grains. âYou need at least 1/2 cup of whole grains, so add some quinoa, brown rice, beans or pasta,â says Manuel Villacorta, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and founder of Eating Free.