What you should eat BEFORE a morning work-out, according to an ex-marine turned fitness freak - Daily Mail

From low-fat cream cheese English muffins to turkey bagels, Mr Dale has revealed his top meals for maximising your morning energy levels.

Fitness expert and gym owner Patrick Dale has shared his tips on the best pre-workout breakfasts, from low-fat cream cheese English muffins to turkey bagels

Other energy-boosting breakfasts he suggests include ripe mashed banana on toast with honey, oatmeal with berries or cereal and low-fat milk.

Ex-marine turned fitness freak Patrick Dale (pictured) says your pre-workout breakfast should be packed with fast-acting and easy-to-digest carbohydrates, as your time between waking up and working out will be limited

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Despite fat being important as part of your overall diet, it takes a long time to digest, so is best avoided before exercising, says registered nutritionist and dietitian Megan Casper, a member of the American Dietetic Association.