Tuesday Tip of the Day for Fit Brides!
When and What to eat before and after your workout:
Before
(2-3 hours before working out)
Balanced Meal – Combine carbohydrate, protein, & fat
-or-
Before
(1-2 hours before working out)
Lighter fare – easily digestible carbohydrates (fruit, crackers, or yogurt)
After
(30 minutes-hour after working out)
Balanced Snack – Always combine carbohydrate, protein,
& perhaps some fat
What to eat: Easy Snack Combinations
Edamame & Fresh pineapple chunks
Pumpkin seed butter on whole grain crackers
Apple slices & string cheese
Pecans and raisins
Small muffin & a handful of sunflower seeds
Kiwi and smoked salmon
Sliced turkey (rolled up) with fresh berries
Baked pita chips with hummus
Whole grain Bread with nut butter
Bananas with peanut butter
Crackers with avocado and cottage cheese
Smoothie made of Frozen cherries, plain yogurt, & milk
To optimize your post-workout intake:
Try to choose whole or minimally-processed foods
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