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Here are some easy snack recipes for both pre and post workout foods, that will be best for your body.
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Exercising and working out is very important to lead a healthy lifestyle. But eating right, both pre and post workout is equally important to regain and maintain energy for exercising. A heavy breakfast before or right after a workout is not the right food for weight loss. • Workout foods need to have just the right nutrients so that you can get the right energy. It should include foods that will aide in burning calories, this would include fruits like apples, vegetables, eggs and oats.
Here are some easy snack recipes for both pre and post workout foods, that will be best for your body. • Egg and Vegetable Club Sandwich - Toast wheat bread in the toaster. In a small bowl, add egg whites and spinach leaves, season with kosher salt. Place in microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, keeping an eye on the eggs so they don’t overflow. Smear wedge of cheese on the toast and add slices of tomato. Spoon egg out of bowl in a single patty and place on top of cheese and tomato, top with avocado. Season with more salt and hot sauce if desired, you can even season this sandwich with some chat masala to give it an Indian twist. • Healthy Banana and Honey Smoothie - Peel two bananas. Put some yogurt and the bananas in a blender. Add 2 teaspoons of honey. Add 2 teaspoons of pumpkin seeds. Add some organic peanut or almond butter to the mix. Add a dash of water and give it a good blend until smooth. Serve in a tall glass and garnish it with some cinnamon or chia seeds.
Baked Eggs and Beans - Preheat the oven at 160 degrees for 20 minutes. Chop onions and a tomato. Heat up the pan with olive oil and add cumin and some dry red chilies. Add the onions and tomatoes to the pan. Add beans, salt, pepper, fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix well. Add tomato sauce and honey (optional). Break the egg in the above mixture. Garnish with spring onions and grated cheese. Put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 170 degrees. • Post Workout Green Smoothie –Clean your spinach leaves well and add them to a blender. Add unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk or skimmed milk to the blender. Add organic chocolate protein powder and some chia seeds. Add a whole banana and an apple to it. You can freeze these fruits the night before so you don’t need to add ice to the blend. Blend the mixture well and pour it into a tall glass. Garnish it with some cinnamon (optional).
