White Bread/Pasta BEFORE lifting?

[mistahans]

Hi all, I know if you're going to eat simple carbs like white bread, rice, or pasta, the best time for that is after you workout to replenish your glycogen stores, I think.

However since those carbs are easily broken down, would it also be OK to have white rice/bread/pasta before you work out?

THanks in advance.

[Neo_Anthony]

uhm i isnt past etc complex carbs? you want simple carbs for an insulin spike after your work out.. like sugars? pasta is good a while before you workout.

[Blap Blaow]

Personally, I don't think the carb source matters pre or post workout, within reason. Just time your pre-workout meal based upon the approximate digestion rates of the carb/protein source you're using. ie. a longer period between meal and workout for more complex meals.

Generally in a decent diet though I would avoid white bread pasta etc for 'healthier' alternatives

[boyscouT]

Personally, I don't think the carb source matters pre or post workout, within reason. Just time your pre-workout meal based upon the approximate digestion rates of the carb/protein source you're using. ie. a longer period between meal and workout for more complex meals.

Generally in a decent diet though I would avoid white bread pasta etc for 'healthier' alternatives

100% agree with Blap.

mistahans, I also suggest that you read the sticky on pre, during, and post workout nutrition, found here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=272067

It should answer most if not all questions you have on workout nutrition.