One question I get asked quite a bit is what to eat before and after workouts. My answer depends on when your working out and what your workout will be. If your going to be getting up for an early morning workout before work some don't need anything to eat while (what I personally do) or others a light snack such as a banana or apple. If your working out after work you defiantly want to make sure you fuel your body. If you haven't eaten anything since your lunch break most likely your workout will not be as strong as it could have been with the proper fuel. With that being said enjoy the variety of snack options below.
Pre Workout Snack Ideas
Banana
Trail Mix (Homemade is healthiest)
Peanut Butter with banana slices on toast
Apples & almonds
Pear & raisins
Yogurt if you don't have digestion issues
(Above protein cookie)
Post Workout Snack Ideas
*General recommendation 2:1 carb/protein intake
*Take 1 food item from each list
Sample Carb foods
1 cup of juice
1 piece of fruit
1 bagel
2 slices of bread
1 cup of most cereals
1 large baked potato
2 cups of milk
1 cup of rice
1 cup of corn
1 cup of squash
2/3 cup of dried beans
Sample Protein foods
3 eggs or 6 egg whites or 3/4 egg substitute
2 cups of milk
3 cups of soy milk
3 cups of yogurt
3/4 cup of cottage cheese
3 ounces of chicken, fish, pork or beef
3 ounces of cheese (not cream cheese)
6 tablespoons of peanut butter
*Combination of both: A good protein shake
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