If there is one thing more difficult than finding the mental drive to hit the gym or go for a run, it’s the challenge of knowing how to properly fuel your body before and after exercising. Without the right fuel, your body won’t perform or recover at its peak. Smoothies are a great source of nutrients for both nourishment and replenishment. So check out these three smoothies to help supercharge your next workout.
Pre-Workout.
30-60 minutes before. Energy for maximum performance. Easily digestible.
1/2 cup Strawberries & Banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup Bai Molokai Coconut
Ice
Post-Workout.
Within 1-2 hours. Jumpstart recovery & restore electrolyte balance.
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter
1/2 a Banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup Brasilia Blueberry
Muscle Builder.
Within 2 hours of strength training to aid recovery & build muscle.
16 oz Molokai coconut
1-2 handful greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards)
1 scoop protein powder
2 Bananas
2 cups frozen berries
2 tablespoons chia seeds (or flax seeds)