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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.
For carbs, the goal at this time is to spike energy, not insulin, so carb powders and white rice are not appropriate. Too many carbs of the high-glycemic variety can kill the fat-burning potential of your workout, and even leave you feeling downright sleepy when you get to the gym.