The Snackisseurs

We all know that eating well is super important to getting the most out of your gym workouts.

This is even more important for high-performing athletes. If you're training for a specific sport or event, you want to make sure everything is on point. 

To maximise your performance you need to make sure that your diet is on point, but also your pre-workout game is on point.

We've compiled a list of the best high energy snacks for athletes to eat pre-workout, in order to help maximise gym performance and recovery.

We all know that the best place for fitness advice is TikTok… right?

There is some mixed information on there to say the best. However, Rice Krispie Squares Bars (or Rice Krispie Treats as our American friends like to call them) are taking “FitTok” by storm recently.

Influencer are suggesting having rice krispies squares bar before your gym workouts.

But why? And should you be adding squares bars to your pre-workout stack?

Let’s dig in.

If you’re starting out on your fitness journey or looking for new ideas to elevate your snacks, it’s a knocking bet that peanut butter will be a suggested pre-workout food.

But why?

Is it the convenience, nutritional benefits or how perfectly it livens up protein shakes and porridge?

Read on as we go nuts about the many benefits and why you should include peanut butter into your pre-workout routine…

When you are following a keto diet, you have to be mindful of what you grab for your pre-workout snack.

As if keeping fit wasn’t tricky enough, you now have to keep your carbs low and fats high.

However, as Keto diets are increasing in popularity, there’s now a lot more options to choose from.

Whether you are following this diet to lose weight or for health reasons such as diabetes or epilepsy, you don’t want to give up your favourite snacks, and you don’t have to!

Find out which pre-workout snacks are best to support your goals without ruining your ketogenic diet…

Is there a more conflicting topic in dieting than fruit, and if it’s good for you or not?

Growing up, we get told to eat our fruit and veg, as its healthy and good for us. But as adults, we often hear conflicting advice that fruit is high in sugar, and can be bad for us.

To say fruit is unhealthy - is ludacris. However too much of anything can be bad for us.

When it comes to hitting the gym, is fruit a good pre-workout snack?

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to fuel up before your workout? Going to the gym doesn't have to be complicated.

Smoothies are a great option that can provide you with all the energy you need, without weighing you down.

There are a number of tried and tested pre-workout smoothie recipes that you can make which will see you through your session.

Pre-workout smoothies are not only convenient but also provides vital carbohydrates, protein, and essential vitamins/minerals needed before an intense workout.

Should you be using smoothies in your pre-workout routine? Find out in this blog post…

Chasing gains can take a lot of effort. Between planning workouts, your overall diet and supplements, you also need to think about your pre-workout snack.

Not only do you need to time this correctly, you also need to ensure that there is sufficient protein and carbs to keep you full of energy and get you through your session.

As we know how busy life can get, we have prepared quick and easy pre-workout snack recommendations to help you on your way.

Ready to feel the burn?

Eggs are a staple of any bodybuilding or athlete's diet. From Arnold’s scrambled egg breakfasts, to Rocky’s pre-workout raw egg drink, to Michael Phelps having copious amounts of fried eggs in his olympic diet, we all know eggs are good for us.

They’re packed with protein, quick and easy to make.

But do eggs make a good pre workout snack, or should they be eaten post-workout?

Read on as we’ll tell you the best ways and times to eat eggs as part of your muscle building or weight loss diet in this article.

Let's dive into the world of protein bars and talk about when it's a good time to reach for one.

We all know protein is an essential nutrient for our bodies, especially when it comes to repairing and building muscles. But with so many protein bar options out there and different schedules, it can be overwhelming to decide when to incorporate them into our daily routine.

Don't worry, we've got your back! Let's break it down together.