If you are a workout freak you would know the importance of pre-workout snack. Every trainer recommends eating a light snack before the workout as your body needs energy during the workout. You should eat a light, low fiber snack that would be easily digested and give the right amount of energy during the workout.
Also when you consume pre-workout snack, it will prevent a sudden spike in glucose levels after the workout and keep sudden cravings under control. So if you have started your baby steps towards the gym, then we definitely recommend you to eat these 5 super foods half an hour before your workout, that will give you right fuel during your workout. Eat these foods and enjoy gyming.
1. Fruits with yogurt:
Yogurt is the right fuel your body needs during the workout. As it has a good amount of carbohydrates it won’t drain your energy levels from your body. To enhance the pre-workout snack you can add your favorite fruits such as banana, grapes, strawberries, cherries. Make sure you avoid adding sugar.
2. Omelette:
Eggs are crammed with protein, calcium, vitamins, riboflavin that will boost your energy levels during a workout and even keep you fit. You can make an omelette and add veggies for taste and good health. Try opting for olive oil that will shed unwanted fats from your body.
3. Oatmeal:
Oatmeal is your workout BFF, it gradually releases sugar in your body and prevents sudden cravings. Also, it won’t leave you panting during your workout and will keep your body hydrated too.
4. Whole wheat bread sandwich:
Eating light pre-workout snack should be the mantra. Whole wheat bread will keep you full and is even low in calories. You can add veggies like spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers and instead of choosing mayonnaise, you can pick hummus and boost your energy levels.
5. Coconut water:
If you aren’t in the mood of eating anything before your workout, you can definitely sip coconut water. It is rich with nutrients, electrolytes that will keep you full, prevent dehydration.
6. Banana:
Rich in potassium, vitamins, calcium banana provides healthy carbohydrates that will give you the right energy during your workout and prevent a sudden rise in glucose levels. You can even add bananas in yogurt or make a yummy smoothie.
7. Smoothie:
Make a yummy smoothie of your favorite fruit and enjoy your workout. Smoothies will keep you hydrated and has low carbs that are just perfect before your workout. Make mango smoothie with low fat or soy milk and add a dash of cinnamon (helps in weight loss) and blend these in a fruit blender. You can even drink spinach, banana or strawberry smoothie which is healthy and light.
Hope this post helps you in choosing the right pre-workout snack, if you are in a rush you can even eat healthy bars. Make sure you avoid sugar, high carbs that will make you sluggish during your workout and even give cramps. Eat healthy foods, enjoy your workout and stay fit.
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