Yesterday, before attending a boxing class, I was starving. Yet, typically when I eat before a workout, I get a huge stomachache. So I didn't eat... and ended up feeling extremely light-headed and nauseous. I did a little research to figure out what snacks will keep me energized without slowing down my workout.
1) Whole Wheat Toast with Peanut Butter, a Sliced Banana and Cinnamon
Carbs are great for fueling your workout. The toast provides your body with complex carbs that sustain your workout, while the banana has easily digestible carbs and potassium, which your body loses when you sweat. The cinnamon adds a little kick, catalyzing your brain and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
2) Apple Wedges with Peanut Butter
With vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, apples also have the benefit of sugar to fuel your energy. The peanut butter gives you a little protein to build up muscle mass and curbs your appetite, so you won't be hungry.
3) Oatmeal with Fruit
Oatmeal releases sugar gradually into your system, providing you energy throughout your workout. The fruits will keep you hydrated, and also give you a little more sugar.
4) Greek Yogurt with Trail Mix
Greek yogurt is light enough that you won't get cramps, and the trail mix has healthy sugar to provide you with energy. Because your body will take a while to break the trail mix down, this snack will sustain a longer workout. Be careful not to eat too much, or you will be ingesting too much sugar.
Sources:
-http://greatist.com/fitness/50-awesome-pre-and-post-workout-snacks
-http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/best-workout-foods/#page=3
-http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1074&page=2
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