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Author Message MusicTheory Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:01 pm    Post subject: Is it ok to eat chips before a run? I'm looking at a chex mix cheddar flavor and it has all kind of good stuff in it. It has most of the vitamins in it including 10% vitamins B6 and B12, 21g carbohydrate, 60mg potassium and others like zinc iron and stuff. Is it a good idea to eat this kind of chips before you go running for energy?I know I have some bannanas at home but they need to be rippened just need something till then. Back to top Emily Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: its ok but u could probably do better... Back to top =) Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: i'm guessing that has a lot of carbs in it, which are good to eat before exercising, so they're fine Back to top gm0nk3y Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:08 pm    Post subject: No, the fat especially the saturated fat will drain your energy away. It'll make you tired much quicker. Plus, I doubt the carbs in it are whole-wheat carbs. You want healthy carbs pre-workout/ pre-cardio.EDIT: What are you running for? Is this before a competition, before training for track, or what? If you're looking to burn fat, stay away from carbs or fat before a run, and go for protein only (egg whites/ whey protein shake, etc.). If this is for track practice or whatever, eat healthy carbs like veggies, whole-grains (oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, etc.), fat-free dairy like milk is excellent. Back to top ♥Blondee♥ Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:09 pm    Post subject: Yea, its fine, you need energy, but you will be running off those calories first and foremost. Something like a banana would be more suitable. Back to top harrypotterfreakk94 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: even though chips are great i would recommend granoala bars or some wheat thin. they give you lots of energy. i wouldnt trust the prosecessed cheese they use in cheetos or whatev. DONT DO IT! haha Back to top kitty :3 Yahoo User Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: I would try and go for something that isnt a snack food. Yeah it has all that good stuff in it, but it probably has a large amount of sodium, fat, or sat. fat which is the most unhealthiest. Something like an apple or an orange would be healthier. Back to top

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