Morning Snacks--Pre-workout

Morning Snack:


Snacking Goal: Boost your energy level and glycogen stores.
Are you at the gym before the crack of dawn? You don’t want to run on empty and risk early fatigue from low blood sugar levels. Research shows that the best way to mitigate that is to eat a small meal rich with carbohydrates that do not spur a spike in blood sugar. Because low-glycemic carbs elicit a lower blood sugar response, they may boost the body’s use of body fat for energy.

Try:
•1 slice whole-grain bread with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter + 1 cup protein-fortified skim milk

•1/2 cup whole-grain cereal + 1 cup low-fat milk + 1/2 cup blueberries

•1 packet plain oatmeal made with 1 cup low-fat milk + 1/2 cup chopped walnuts