Many people avoid eating before a workout, when this is the worst possible thing you can do. Your body needs fuel to make it through your exercises, so even if you're on a diet, you should still consider eating some of the below. Keep reading to learn the best snacks to eat before a workout.
What Snacks To Eat Before A Workout
Before we get into specific snacks, it's important to note some essentials to eat before a workout. If you’re short on time and just trying to squeeze in a quick sweat session before work, then you don’t even have to worry about food. Just drink plenty of water and you'll be hydrated to go! Then of course if you're planning on completing a harder workout, you might want to grab a snack to eat before your workout. Athletes stick to gels, sports drinks, honey, jam sandwiches, and other sweet tricks. You honestly should stick to your proteins and carbs though, and then at least 30 minutes before your workout.
How To Get More Energy
Snacks that provide the most energy are ones loaded with protein and carbs - which you're going to want to eat before a workout. However, these shouldn't contain much fat or fiber since they slow down your digestion. Protein has many benefits of powering you up early, while it also comes into play as a workout recovery food. Carbs will offer you energy as well beforehand, but it's the protein that is catered toward early muscle recovery. Getting these amino acids moving in your bloodstream will replenish tired muscles almost immediately. Especially if you're aiming to do endurance or strength-training work, you should eat 6-8 grams of protein and carbs before exercising
Healthiest Snacks To Eat Before A Workout
Your pre-exercise snack really depends on the type of workout you plan to do. Quick and less intense workouts can focus around carbs and something like a banana. On the other hand, lengthy and intense workouts require more protein and carbs. At the end of the day, the perfect pre-exercise snack is a personal choice. So keep it simple, stick to portion size, and always wash it down with water. You can find some of the best snacks to eat before a workout below.
- Banana (with or without peanut butter)
- Oatmeal (can add peanut butter as well)
- Toaster waffle (with nut butter and/or jam)
- Slice toast (with or without peanut butter, honey, and banana)
- Cereal with nonfat milk
- Fruit smoothie (with banana, mango, and nonfat yogurt)
- Eggs (with or without ketchup)
- Animal crackers
- Part-skim string cheese
- Protein bar
- Grapes
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-Gina
