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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.
Some different carbohydrates you may want to eat before a workout include a banana or other fruit such as apricots or watermelon. You can also eat a cup of yogurt or an English muffin with jam. If you prefer to drink something you can have a glass of orange juice, soymilk, or a fruit smoothie.