Best Pre Workout Foods
3/31/2015 |
You wouldn't go on a road trip without gas, the same goes
for a workout. Fueling your body with
the best kinds of foods pre workout provides the body with energy to attack a tough workout from start to finish, while the best post workout foods aid in faster recovery. So before Heather dashes of to Crossfit and Jake to his Acro Yoga class -- grab a snack and fuel your fitness folks! Want to learn some great pre workout foods? Keep reading and find out.
What Foods Should I Eat Before A Workout?
Foods with carbohydrate and a hint of protein will keep you
nourished through any workout from spinning to weight lifting. Whole grain carbohydrates
have fiber which provide long lasting energy, while protein helps you stay full
enough to finish the work out.
Give these foods a
try :
- Peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread
- Whole wheat crackers and cheese
- Yogurt (Greek or Regular)
- Oatmeal and fresh fruit
- Apple and Turkey slices
The peanut butter and whole wheat toast combination is a
great pairing of fiber and protein. The whole wheat bread is a complex
Dairy options like greek yogurt, provide a great
source of calcium and whey. Calcium aids in muscle contractions, while whey
protein is a bioavailable animal protein that readily absorbed by the body.
Dairy is easy on the stomach for most and loaded with vitamins and minerals
making dairy a great pre workout option.
Lastly, the fresh fruit and lean deli meat combination will
keep you stocked up on vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a boost of energy
with the lean meat protein. Eat these
foods anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours before a workout. As you get closer to your workout, opt for foods that will be be quickly absorbed providing your body with fast energy and time for digestion. In such cases choosing the yogurt
over the whole wheat sandwich, for example, serves as a great option.
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