What to eat before, during & after a workout.
Ever since plant-based lifestyles have become more mainstream and accessible, many people including high-level athletes are now proudly promoting animal-free diets as a way of maximizing both performance and recovery time. This is AMAZING! We 100% support the idea of Plant-Powered Athletes after all that’s what we do best!
As plant-based educators and fitness coaches we encourage our clients to begin their plant-powered journey by including more whole foods – specifically fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. If you follow this basic outline you will begin to notice significant improvements to your overall health in no time. That’s our promise.
Once you establish this basic foundation of eating plant-based, you can take it a step further and dial in your nutrition further to suit your specific needs. If you so desire.
One of the questions we get asked a lot from our clients and those who participate in our online courses is:
“What should I eat before and after a workout?”
That’s a great question. The timing of meals, combined with specially formulated recipes is an effective strategy that could make a significant difference in your performance, body composition, energy levels, sleep quality, and recovery after workouts.
Often the advice we give depends on the individual and their specific activity and level of intensity, however, there are some common truths that you can apply for pre, during and post-workout nutrition, whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned veteran.
Shall we take a look?…