I'm a New York City-based Registered Dietitian, owner of Greenletes®, a successful sports nutrition practice and blog, and author of "Planted Performance: Easy Plant-Based Recipes, Meal Plans, and Nutrition for All Athletes". Greenletes is dedicated to teaching everyday athletes how to fuel their fitness with plants. As a marathon runner and 10+ year plant-based eater, I'm passionate about teaching others about the benefits of a plant-based diet for performance. The Greenletes newsletter showcases simple plant-based recipes for everyday endurance athletes, as well as sports nutrition articles written by an expert.
Energize Your Workouts with These 15 Top Vegan Pre-Workout Foods
Hi Reader,
If you’re an athlete who follows a plant-based (vegan or vegetarian) diet, you know that proper nutrition is key to maximizing your performance. Pre-workout fuel can make a significant difference in your energy levels, endurance, and overall workout experience.
Luckily, there’s a wide variety of plant-based options to choose from.
Here are some of my favorites:
- Bananas
- Seasonal Fruit
- Oatmeal or overnight oats
- Chia Pudding
- Dried fruit, like raisins or craisins
- Dates
- Potatoes or sweet potatoes
Plus, we're answering your pre-workout nutrition questions, like:
- What should a vegan or vegetarian eat before the gym?
- What can I eat 30 minutes before a workout?
- Is pre-workout suitable for plant-based athletes?
Until next time,
Natalie
The Greenletes team
📕: Planted Performance: Easy Plant-Based Recipes, Meal Plans, and Nutrition for All Athletes
Plant-based Sports Nutrition for Everyday Athletes
I'm a New York City-based Registered Dietitian, owner of Greenletes®, a successful sports nutrition practice and blog, and author of "Planted Performance: Easy Plant-Based Recipes, Meal Plans, and Nutrition for All Athletes". Greenletes is dedicated to teaching everyday athletes how to fuel their fitness with plants. As a marathon runner and 10+ year plant-based eater, I'm passionate about teaching others about the benefits of a plant-based diet for performance. The Greenletes newsletter showcases simple plant-based recipes for everyday endurance athletes, as well as sports nutrition articles written by an expert.
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