News Finding: In these cases, DePatie suggests having a snack that is "high in protein and complex carbs."
Paper Finding: It is tempting to recommend pre-and postexercise carbohydrate doses that at least match or exceed the amounts of protein consumed in these meals.
News Context: Although eating a full meal several hours before your workout may have some benefits, those who exercise in the morning may not have this kind of time. In these cases, DePatie suggests having a snack that is "high in protein and complex carbs." You may just want to skip a pre-workout meal to avoid nausea or discomfort, but this is a personal choice more than anything else.
Paper Context: Shifting the training session closer to the pre-or post-exercise meal should be dictated by personal preference, tolerance, and lifestyle/ scheduling constraints. It is tempting to recommend pre-and postexercise carbohydrate doses that at least match or exceed the amounts of protein consumed in these meals. However, carbohydrate availability during and after exercise is of greater concern for endurance as opposed to strength or hypertrophy goals.