Food is fuel for the body and for exercise. Eating both before and after a workout can help the body perform better, but the right meal and timing vary depending on a person’s fitness and health goals ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dietitian Natalie Rizzo shares the best food to eat before a workout to fuel the body, improve performance, and optimize recovery.

Eating a carbohydrate-rich snack before a workout will give you the energy you need to perform your best, experts say. Having low energy can make a workout feel like a slog—and feeling sluggish while ...

Through the ages, humans have fueled their most physically demanding efforts with meaty proteins. Ancient Greeks loaded up on red meat before Olympic contests, and medieval knights recovered from war ...

Intuitive eating is a philosophy that promotes listening to your body’s own internal cues of hunger and fullness rather than adhering to rigid diets or external guidelines which can lead to improved ...

In earlier times, movement was inherent in being human—our ancestors were foraging, running, walking, stretching, lifting, and bending throughout the day. In our modern world, however, many of us lead ...

Should You Eat Before or After Your Workout to Lose Weight? You’re heading out the door for a workout when you spot some cereal and realize you’re hungry. What do you do? If you’re trying to lose ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...