It is often believed by many of us that before and after some workouts, there’s no need for us to eat. But that’s not true. In order for our body to work well during exercise, we need something to put into our body and when we’re done with our workouts, we also need something to regain the strength that we used.
Well, it’s a routine that you need to make and to start, here are 16 instances of pre and post snacks to prepare you for your workout.
1. BEFORE: Cinnamon Whole Wheat Toast with Peanut Butter and Sliced Bananas
This snack ensures that you have a good mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to burn while you work out!
2. AFTER: Grilled Chicken and Mixed Veggies
After a good workout session, you need to have a meal of dense nutrients. Grilled Chicken along with veggies makes sure that you get those nutrients without feeling bloated.
3. BEFORE: Yogurt Parfait
This quick snack is incredibly easy to make: Use a half cup of strawberries and cereal, and a quarter cup of yogurt.
4. AFTER: Tart Cherry Juice Smoothie with Fresh Ginger and Whey
Studies have shown that fresh ginger and tart cherry juice help to reduce soreness after exercising!
5. BEFORE: Easy Oatmeal with Berries
The oatmeal in this small snack has grains which are essential to a pre-workout meal.
6. AFTER: Chocolate Milk
The nutrients in chocolate milk are especially useful as they help your body recover after a strenuous workout session.
7. BEFORE: Coconut Water
This drink is the perfect natural supplement of electrolytes!
8. AFTER: Omelette with Ham and Peppers
The protein in this meal helps give your body the necessary nutrients to repair muscles.
9. BEFORE: Greek Yogurt and Trail Mix
The sugars in yogurt and your trail mix will give you the perfect energy boost before you start working out!
10. AFTER: Tuna and Crackers
The combination of carbohydrates and protein is perfect for right after working out!
11. BEFORE: Baked Potato
12. AFTER: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
This sandwich is a great combination of nutrients, protein and carbohydrates.
13. BEFORE: High-Protein Energy Bar
Having this protein-packed energy bar is an essential way to get energy before a tough gym session.
14. AFTER: Salmon with Sweet Potato
Another fantastic combination of protein and carbohydrates!
15. BEFORE: Bananas
Bananas are full of fast-acting carbohydrates, which is the perfect way to fuel a good hour or two of working out.