At HomeBodyFit we encourage our clients to have a healthy snack before every workout and we’re often asked for ideas.

Here are a few pointers to remember when putting together your pre-workout snack:

1. Carbs are your pre-workout friends.

Carbs are your friends before a workout

Choose a mixed bag of complex and simple ones for a slow and steady release of energy throughout your routine. Try whole-wheat toast with peanut-butter (or almond butter) and fruit which is also easy to digest (another plus). Bananas are perfect in raising potassium levels, which drop when you sweat a lot. Lastly, you can add a dash of cinnamon, which has been linked to stabilizing blood sugar and improving brain function.

2. Sliced apples with peanut butter (or almond butter) are a winning combination.

Try crunchy nut butters or add a few bran flakes for a different consistency

In addition to the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants apples provide, you’ll avoid a sugar crash. The nut butter squashes hunger and keeps your energy levels up.

3. Lastly, don’t forget the tried, test and true smoothie!

We like whey smoothies pre-workout

Not only are they convenient, you can add easily change them up with your favorite fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and even granola for a thicker consistency. We like formulas made with whey. Note: Don’t be too heavy-handed with the protein powder. 10 to 20 grams before exercising is plenty.

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