Oatmeal is a carbohydrate and protein-rich source that provides calories and energy. A 2006 study published in the International

Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found consuming a low glycemic meal, like oatmeal, three hours prior to a run gives

you better endurance than a high glycemic meal. Foods like oatmeal tend to cause a slow rise in glycemic levels, which is ideal for

increasing fat-burning during exercise.

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