Fat Timing

 Fat Timing

In general, it makes sense to eat less fat and more carbs and protein before and after hard exercises. That's because fat is more difficult for the body to digest, so it also slows down the digestion of anything you eat along with fat.

This is not what you want in your pre-workout meal because you want the carbs and protein to readily available during your training.

 Therefore, the closer a meal is to your workout the less fat it should have.

 So, if you like a larger pre-workout meal with more fat, make sure to leave some more time before you hit the gym.

But you can also use fat strategically to your advantage at other times of the day. Because of its ability to slow down digestion, fat can also be used to time meals over long intervals. For example, if for whatever reason you cannot eat anything for a very long time, let's say for the next 8 or more hours, a large amount of fat should be eaten in the meal before that interval.

This high fat intake will not only slow down the absorption of carbs and protein, which allows for consistent blood amino acid and glucose levels, the fat will also help stabilize hunger

That's also why stakes are so filling. They are high in protein, which is the most filling macronutrient and high in fat, which slows down digestion. Another good application of this strategy is before you go to bed.

If you want to make sure to provide a consistent protein supply to your muscles throughout the night, you can eat a good amount of healthy fats along with your nighttime protein shake. That way you give your body all the necessary building blocks for muscle growth and maintenance even when you sleep.