Here’s Why TikTok Users Are Eating Rice Krispies Treats Before Working Out
There’s a new TikTok fad and it’s tasty.
Users of the popular app are posting videos of themselves eating Rice Krispies Treats before working out, saying they are the secret to better results.
West Virginia ER nurse Virginia Rogus said once she saw nutritionists backing up the trend, she decided to try it out.
“At first I thought it was a little weird,” Rogus admitted according to Yahoo! “Normally when I think of a Rice Krispies Treat, I think of junk food or dessert, not something I would eat to help me work out.”
Registered dietarian Lauren Manaker says that eating carbohydrates three to four hours before a workout increases exercise performance and endurance according to Yahoo!
“Refined carbs are preferred if you are eating close to your workout because they are quickly digested and used by the body,” Manaker said. “While typically, it’s recommended to lean more on complex carbs that contain fiber because of the slow digestion benefits, simple or refined carbs can be helpful pre-workout because the carbs can quickly be digested and used by the body for energy.”
However, Manaker said people can get the same effects by eating other foods high in carbohydrates such as white toast
“People should keep in mind that classic Rice Krispies Treats contain ingredients people who follow a healthy lifestyle may typically avoid, like corn syrup and vegetable oil,” Maneker told TODAY. “Plus, if a person is following a vegan lifestyle, they should be aware that classic versions do contain gelatin.”
