Fruit Smoothie

Smoothies are not only refreshing but are also an excellent pre-exercise grub. A combo of fruits, protein powder, and greens makes for a satisfying shake that can help make your workouts even more efficient. Pro tip: keep fruits like bananas and berries in the freezer so you won’t need to include ice in your smoothies.

Coconut Water

Found naturally in coconuts, coconut water is one of the best natural sports drinks. It’s cooling, satisfying, and is full of  electrolytes that can help you ward off cramps. Potassium helps keep fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, especially during exercise.

It is also full of easily-digested carbs that can give you a quick dose of energy especially for high-intensity workouts.

Apples and Nut Butter

If you’re looking for a sweet and savory snack before hitting the gym, then apples slathered with nut butter is a great option for you. It’s loaded with fiber, carbs, glucose that can give you energy throughout your workout. It also has a good amount of protein and healthy fats that can help fuel longer sweat sessions, improve muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle damage, and promote recovery.

Berries and Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is extremely high in protein that can help you build strong and lean muscles after your workout. With the addition of berries, you can give your body some much-needed sugars that are easily-digestible. What’s more, this combo is filling and satisfying without being too heavy.

Hard Boiled Egg and Toast

If you have a little more time before your workout, you can try munching on a whole grain toast and a hard-boiled egg. This carb, protein, and fat combo is a great fuel especially for long workouts. It gives you energy so you can last for at least 30-minutes on your workout while also giving your muscles a boost.