After a few hours of exercising it is always good to have some few healthy snacks to snack on and ramp that energy after a workout session.
A wholesome meal, both before and after your workout is ideal, although even a nutritious snack can suffice.
Nuts
An assortment of nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios, and walnuts makes for one of the best pre-workout snacks. They are high in calories which provide abundant energy for your workout, and the heart-friendly healthy fats provide antioxidants which boost cell functionality.
Peanut butter and whole wheat bread
A good old peanut butter can never do you wrong especially if the peanut butter is all natural and unsweetened and unsalted which is ideal for a healthy snack.
It is best to consume before your workout, as peanut butter is high in calories. Spread over whole wheat bread or any other healthy bread like sourdough or multigrain bread, and you have a meal complete with protein, good fats, and fibre.
Boiled eggs
Boiled eggs are nutritional, and can be snacked on, both before or after your workout. Eggs are rich in protein and unsaturated fats that can fuel your workout, and help you recover from it. It’s best to only pack in boiled eggs, as other cooking styles will add fats and calories which you are trying to avoid in the first place.
Bananas
Bananas are consumed by many bodybuilders, because they are rich in carbs and potassium, and support nerve and muscle function which make your workout easier.
