How should I take magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma)? Take magnesium citrate exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
A It is best to not eat for at least 90 minutes before your massage treatment and only a light meal at that time. The body needs time to digest your food. This is the same caution you would take when you go swimming or exercising.
http://www.wellness.com/blog/20129/how-soon-should-you-eat-before-and-after-a-work-out/mareesa. I was always taught to eat the protein first so you don't fill up on carbs. So if you are eating chicken and grits eat the chicken first, then you won't eat as many grits.-) Before your work out, it depends on what kind of work out you're doing as to when you should eat. If you're working out in the morning, that's more of an issue then if you're working out after work. Just don't go into the gym with an appetite and do a strength workout.