The vegan diet will supply you with all the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fluids you require. Here are some basic guidelines for eating before, during, and after exercising. Before exercising or an event Not surprisingly, high carbohydrate meals are best. Hence the term Carbo-Loading , which is the stocking up on carbohydrate based foods before sports events. Breads, pastas, rice, cereals, grain dishes, fresh fruits or juices are best.
Carbohydrates are best suited to maintaining blood sugar levels and warding off hunger pangs.
Carbohydrate meals, which should form the basis of your meal plans, can be typically taken up to one to three hours prior to exercising. If you exercise first thing in the morning, you want to be sure to stock up the night before or have fruits or juices in the morning. For afternoon or evening exercising you'll have more time to get a denser carbo meal in. Since digestion is one of the most energy intensive activities your body performs, you don't want to overeat. Keep that valuable energy for your muscles.