What to Eat Before a Workout

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Here, experts advise [what (and when) to eat](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) before you sweat it out. [Healthy Self - "Been There" Guidance on Weathering Your RA Diagnosis](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) [Weathering Your Diagnosis: Chronic Warrior Advice](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) The early days after learning you have a chronic condition can be a maelstrom of emotions. Our columnist who lives with RA [shares some been-there tips on how to cope](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=). [Healthy Self - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What You Need to Know](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) [Constantly Exhausted? You’re Not Alone](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) We all feel run down from time to time, but if your fuel tank feels like it’s perpetually on empty and you’ve ruled out other medical causes, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). [Here’s what to know about it](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=). [Healthy Self - What's the Difference Between Micro and Macronutrients?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) [We have the answer!](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) Macronutrients provide your body with energy; micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that don’t provide calories but are critical for bodily processes from brain function to digestion. Here, the experts break down [the impact of “macros” and “micros” on your health](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) plus the role they can play in weight loss. [03242023-HH-Article3Updated.png](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) What’s for Lunch? [Tofu and Buckwheat Noodle Bowl](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=) Asian-style noodle bowls are notoriously high in sugar, but not this [Tofu and Buckwheat Noodle Bowl](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGKsubVwAIElV5Jmpaqn6dkJ1bZiyoANTYMZQI3sNxB-wP8vJNqtdJKnyEMYXLEMz22BPYseBo=): A soy- and ginger-based sauce provides savory umami flavor plus a touch of sweetness sans added sugar, while buckwheat noodles are higher in fiber than traditional noodles—helpful when you’re trying to balance your blood sugar. Protein-packed tofu and abundant veggies round out this delish dish. 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