I only eat ancient grains like farro, quinoa, oats plus nuts and seeds, plain yogurt, egg whites lots of citrus and apples. Alcohol is red wine and sparingly. I always have whey protein after a workout, always.
Before, I avoid eating but have a pre workout supplement with creatine, citrulline, BCAAs and huperzine A.
I don’t think starchy foods before working out are a good idea.