Top Pre-Workout Foods To Support Your Workouts

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M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Navneet Kaur

Diet

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A quick healthy snack or meal before a workout can help fuel energy levels, add strength, and provide recovery. Let's review some top power-packed pre-workout foods.  

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One of the popular pre-workout snacks preferred by bodybuilders and fitness lovers due to its high carb and potassium content. 

1. Banana 

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An incredible source of energy, protein, and good fats and is ideal for getting that instant energy kick. 

2. Peanut Butter 

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This combo can help minimize muscle damage during workouts and maintain a constant energy supply. 

3. Greek Yogurt with Fruit.

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Protein shakes are suitable to minimize muscle damage during workouts and amplify muscle protein synthesis post-workout. 

5. Protein Shake. 

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Need something light before workouts? Have coconut water. It is low in calories and light on the stomach but high in potassium. Coconut water keeps you hydrated and prevents muscle cramps. 

6. Coconut Water 

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It helps increase stamina by stimulating nitric oxide activity in the body and improving blood flow. 

7. Beetroot Juice 

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They are ideal for getting all essential amino acids in one go and stimulate fat burning. 

8. Eggs 

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