5 Low Carb Pre-Workout Snacks

It’s hard to get the necessary energy to have a fulfilling workout without powering up on carbs, but believe it or not, there are many foods that can help you gain the energy needed to have a nice workout without eating bagels or other carbs that may not fit into your diet. Today I’ll go over 5 low carb snacks you can eat to get the energy you need to have a superb workout.

Best Five Pre-Workout Snacks for a Low Carb Diet

Most people are obsessed with low carb diets, mainly because it helps keep additional weight from gathering in our midsection, but there are also many studies that show that you can have a higher risk of many health conditions and diseases if you are consuming an abundance of carbs. When you can control your carb intake, you can subsequently enjoy many healthy benefits.

When you add fuel to your body for a workout, you need protein. Now, it’s important to know that you don’t want to do this while also bringing a lot of carbs into your body at the same time. This is why a sandwich is a huge no-no. Sure, it may have a lot fo meaty protein and some quality vegetables, but when you consider the bread involved, it isn’t really helping you stay lean.

Complex carbs with dietary fiber are where you should look first for fuel. Also, it’s best to consumer your snack 30-90 minutes prior to your workout. After your workout, make sure to add protein to your body within the same time frame.

#1: Turkey Wrap with Vegetables

Wraps are a nice alternative to sandwiches, since you avoid the heavy bread. Try to get organic turkey if it’s an option. In fact, always go organic when given the option on any animal protein. Vegetables are a solid choice on these wraps, as they will give you good carbs as well as fiber. A full wrap may be a lot for you, but a 1/2 wrap is good before a workout.

turkey wrap

#2: Hard Boiled Eggs

One of my favorite things to consume on the go is a hard boiled egg. I add some of my favorite hot sauce to it for some added flavor. The cayenne is also a good weight loss ingredient, so that’s an added bonus if you choose a cayenne pepper hot sauce. You can also get your healthy fats in if you choose to add guacamole to the eggs.

#3: Simple Grilled Chicken & Vegetables

You can grill these for the healthiest option possible, or you can even stir fry the chicken in some coconut oil. It pairs nice with steamed broccoli, or asparagus.

chicken

#4: Kicked Up Oatmeal

Take your every day oatmeal and add some protein powder to the mix, and you have a perfect pre-workout snack that’s also low carb. With all the fiber and protein, there aren’t many better options out there health-wise. My former personal trainer used to urge me to consume this daily prior to workouts.

#5: Fish

Fish is very light, easy to make, and protein-rich while being carb-free. Like the chicken, it pairs nicely with vegetables. It’s also a great way to get your Omega-3’s in.

Those are five very simple pre-workout meals for anyone who is on a low-carb diet, or who just practices a low-carb lifestyle. Feel free to add any other options you like in the comments section below.