Boost Your Workout With DIY Trail Mix

Posted on by Irene Pastore
Trail mix containing raisins, raw cashews and raw almonds.

The Benefits of Eating Trail Mix Before Exercise

Trail mix is an easy to prepare, portable snack that provides sustained energy for your workout. It provides a healthy mixture of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Make it yourself by combining your favorite ingredients.

Suggested Ingredients

  • Roasted or raw nuts: walnuts, cashews, almonds, peanuts or pecans.
  • Raw or roasted seeds: pumpkin or sunflower.
  • Dried fruit: pineapple, raisins, cranberries, apples, dates, figs, plantain or banana chips.
  • Optional ingredients: chocolate or carob chips. Chocolate pieces or M&Ms.

Measure the ingredients in equal amounts and place in a plastic sandwich bag. Store in refrigerator. Your pre-workout snack should be consumed at least 1-hour before exercise to allow sufficient absorption of nutrients.

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