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What Should I Eat Before My Workout?
So what should I eat pre-workout?
Here are some general rules for you to follow depending on the time of your meal/snack:
| Time before the workout | What | Example |
| 3-4 hours | Regular, full balanced meal Moderate to high in carbohydrates Moderate protein | 60 g of pasta with meat sauce (3 oz meat) with a side salad and a fruit |
| 2-3 hours | Smaller meal
High in carbohydrates Moderate protein |
Tuna or egg or chicken sandwich with a side salad and a fruit |
| 1-2 hours | Snack
Very high in carbohydrates Low in protein |
1 slice of bread with peanut butter and 1 banana |
| Less than 1 hour | Small snack
Mostly carbohydrates |
1 fruit or
1 cup fruit and milk smoothie |
Author
Zeina is registered dietitian member of OPDQ and Dietitians of Canada. She consults a clientele that desires to change their lifestyle habits, whether it is to lose weight, increase muscle mass, increase energy levels, improve performance or simply live healthier.
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