Charlotte Ave: Registered Dietitians pre-workout snack tip- stock up on bundles of energy by including a nutritious snack 30 to 60 minutes before your workout. Why Snack Before You Exercise? The purpose of a pre-workout snack is to: ■ Help prevent a low blood sugar which can wreck havoc on your energy level resulting in light-headedness and loss of concentration. ■ Top up your muscle and liver carbohydrate stores to provide lasting energy for the duration of your workout, and ■ Prevent hunger during your workout *7-small pre-workout snacks A small bowl of cereal with a banana ■ 3/4 cup of yogurt with 1/2 cup berries ■ 1 bagel with natural nut butter ■ 1/2 cup trail mix ■ An English muffin with nut butter and honey ■ A smoothie made with milk or juice, fresh or frozen fruit, and wheat germ or flax meal ■ 3-4 fig cookies or a low fat granola bar
Posted on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:49:24 +0000
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