Tips for Pre-workout Snacks for Plant-Based Athletes | Greenletes. https://greenletes.com/category/sports-nutrition/pre-workout/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:48:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://greenletes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/favicon-96x96.png Tips for Pre-workout Snacks for Plant-Based Athletes | Greenletes. https://greenletes.com/category/sports-nutrition/pre-workout/ 32 32 What To Eat for Breakfast Before a Marathon https://greenletes.com/breakfast-before-marathon/ https://greenletes.com/breakfast-before-marathon/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:48:06 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21564 Whether you’re lining up for your first 26.2 or you’re a seasoned marathoner, what you choose to eat for breakfast before a marathon can make or break race day. Fueling properly in the hours leading up to the start ensures you have steady energy throughout the race, helps prevent GI issues, and sets the tone […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/what-to-eat-30-minutes-before-workout/feed/ 0 The 15 best foods to eat before a workout for a quick energy boost, according to a sports dietitian https://greenletes.com/plant-based-pre-workout/ https://greenletes.com/plant-based-pre-workout/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:32:10 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21227 Proper nutrition is key to maximizing athlete performance. Pre-workout fuel can significantly affect your energy levels, endurance, and overall workout experience.  Luckily, there’s a wide variety of pre-workout food options. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best vegan pre-workout foods to help you crush your fitness goals, as well as when to eat them […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/plant-based-pre-workout/feed/ 0 What should I eat before an early morning workout? https://greenletes.com/fuel-for-an-early-morning-workout/ https://greenletes.com/fuel-for-an-early-morning-workout/#comments Thu, 02 May 2019 08:57:17 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=17885 These are simple grab-and-go food options that won’t bother your stomach. Finding the time for fitness isn’t always easy, so working out in the early morning may be your only option. Many people skip the early morning pre-workout meal because they don’t want to take the time to eat or don’t feel hungry first thing […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/fuel-for-an-early-morning-workout/feed/ 4 What Is Beetroot Juice & Should You Drink It? https://greenletes.com/beetroot-juice-for-athletes/ https://greenletes.com/beetroot-juice-for-athletes/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:29:47 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=16743 If you’re a runner (as I know many of my readers are), you’ve probably heard some rumblings about beetroot juice. If you’re wondering why many athletes have taken one of the most unpalatable veggies (in my opinion) and decided to start juicing it, there’s a good reason. Nitrates! Nope, I’m not talking about the bad […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/beetroot-juice-for-athletes/feed/ 9 How to carb load for a marathon (or any long distance race) https://greenletes.com/how-to-carb-load/ https://greenletes.com/how-to-carb-load/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:19:46 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=16547 The ultimate guide to carb loading for your next marathon, half marathon or triathlon for maximum energy levels. If you’re gearing up for a marathon or any type of long-distance race, you’ve probably heard that carb-loading can help maximize performance. But carb-loading for a marathon is more precise than just eating pasta and bagels. There […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/how-to-carb-load/feed/ 2 Is It Okay To Drink Orange Juice Before A Workout? https://greenletes.com/orange-juice-preworkout/ https://greenletes.com/orange-juice-preworkout/#comments Fri, 04 May 2018 10:00:20 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=16408 Orange juice is synonymous with breakfast, but is it a good thing to have before a workout? Nutrition A refreshing glass of orange juice can fit into any part of your day, and it has basically everything your body needs to power through a workout. During endurance activity, the body uses quick acting carbs, like […]

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