3 Great Pre-Workout Snacks
by Abby Austin
To obtain your full potential in the weight room or on your run, you need fuel for the energy you will expend. A balanced pre-workout snack must contain both protein for muscle growth and carbohydrates for energy. Depending on the intensity level of your exercise, moderate your portions. Whatever exercise you are doing, make sure to eat your pre-workout snack 1-2 hours before and your post workout 30-45 minutes after.
Here’s 3 snacks to try:
1. Greek yogurt with fresh berries and cinnamon crumbles 165 calories, 13g protein, 42g carbs
5 oz of Organic Vanilla or Honey Non-Fat Greek Yogurt (Oikos in picture) 130 calories, 12g protein, 21g carbs
1/4 cup berries (blueberries and raspberries) 25 calories, 21g carbs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon crumbles (cinnamon/brown sugar mix) 10 calories
Mix together and enjoy!
2. Shrimp and vegetable salad 146 calories, 22 g protein, 15g carbs
3.2 oz of shrimp (8 medium size pieces) 90 calories, 20g protein
1/2 medium sliced zucchini and 1/2 medium sliced yellow squash 31 calories, 7g carbs
1/4 cup diced tomato 8 calories, 2g carbs
1/4 cup diced onion 17 calories, 4g carbs
In a skillet, add shrimp on medium heat. Cover for 2 minutes, then drain condensation. Add desired seasoning (black pepper and cilantro in example), then add sliced zucchini, squash, as well as the diced tomato and onion. Cover to cook for 6-8 more minutes until tender, stir occasionally.
3. Tuna Quinoa 150 calories, 20g protein, 33g carbs
1/3 cup cooked quinoa 80 calories, 3 g protein, 33g carbs
2.6 oz Light Tuna in water (individual pouch) 70 calories, 17g protein
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped tomato
Bring quinoa and 2/3 cup water to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low until water is absorbed (roughly 15 minutes). Stir in Tuna, basil, and tomato.
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