How we fuel our bodies before and after exercise is crucial to the energy and results we aim to achieve. The food industry and supplement companies often make us think we need to purchase specific food products and supplements or adopt a specific eating habit to achieve results. However, all the nutrition you need for fueling your exercise habits can come from simple foods that are not highly processed with chemicals and additives. Here is a list of some incredible pre- and post-workout meals.

Pre-workout:

Before you exercise it is important to have a good source of protein and complex carbs. Complex carbs are digested slowly, providing you with sustained energy throughout the duration of your workout.

Examples:

1. Harid-boiled eggs and whole wheat toast

2. Sweet potato and chicken

3. Oatmeal and a protein shake

4. Peanut butter on whole wheat toast

5. Apple slices with nut butter

Post-workout:

After you finish working out it is important to have protein to help your muscles repair and rebuild. It is also crucial to have simple, fast absorbing forms of carbohydrates to replenish the glucose used up in your muscles during exercise.

Examples:

1. Chicken and white rice

3. Banana and a glass of chocolate milk

3. Fresh fruit and hard-boiled eggs

4. Rice cakes with peanut butter and bananas

5. Tuna salad and crackers