Pre Workout Snacks To Fuel Your Body

A pre-workout snack should include carbs, which are energy for the body. They break down into glucose and enter the muscle cells, providing fuel to exercise at maximum capacity. A little bit of protein is a good idea, especially if your routine for that day includes strength training. Lifting weights creates small tears in the muscle fibers, and protein helps the muscles heal and grow stronger.

Oats

A bowl of hot oatmeal, topped with some seeds, is the ideal pre-workout food for those who are planning on engaging in a rigorous workout. The high content of carbs keeps you energized and the fiber ensures gradual release of sugar, keeping your stamina high for long. It also keeps you satiated for longer.

Peanut Butter and Apple

An apple slathered with peanut butter is a filling and savory snack that provides carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. It won't digest as quickly as a fruit smoothie or coconut water, but it can be a simple, go-to pre-workout snack.

Peanut Butter Toast

Peanut butter is a nutrient-rich, calorie-dense food. A tablespoon of peanut butter, rich in fiber and protein, has 90 calories and 8 grams of fat. Combined with whole-wheat bread, it provides your body with the fuel it needs to sustain a tough session. Look for 100% whole-grain, high-fiber bread, which provides you with good carbs.

Banana 

Known as nature’s power bar, bananas are loaded with digestible carbohydrates and potassium, which aids in maintaining nerve and muscle function. It is particularly recommended as a pre-workout snack for those who exercise in the mornings. Combining a medium banana with 1/2 a cup of yogurt is another option.

Energy bars

Eating a pre-exercise bar means you’ll have more reserves during a workout. “Energy bars usually have carbs, which is what gives energy to the body. However, make sure your energy/granola bar has the minimum amount of fat, proteins, and fiber.