Synergy Nutrition
  • Welcome
  • About
    • Shawna Barker
    • Community
  • Events
    • Plant Based Summit (Online)
    • Book A Nutrition Presentation
  • Services
    • Nutrition Coaching
    • Vegan Essentials
    • Meal Plans
    • Testimonials
  • Shop
    • Vegan Supplements
    • Manna Food Meal Delivery
    • Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Guides
    • High Protein Vegan Recipes
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Media
  • Contact

latest news + articles

Featured Q&A - Can I Make My Own Pre-workout?

4/4/2016

1 Comment

 
Picture
Question:

I recently started a new exercise plan and find I need a little boost to get me going before my workout. I went to my local vitamin store and almost all of the pre-workout powders had artificial ingredients like colours, flavours, and artificial sweeteners, as well as having really high amounts of caffeine and other synthetic ingredients I do not want to consume. 

Is there anything I can put together myself that will provide sustained energy during my workout?

Answer:

You are making a great decision by avoiding the pre-workouts with synthetic ingredients and artificial sweeteners and colours. 

It is quite simple to put together your own mix of ingredients to help power you through your workout and even provide extra benefits for recovery.

For Energy:

Choose high quality matcha green tea powder or brewed black tea

For Electrolytes:

Choose coconut water or coconut water powder, fresh lemon or lime juice

For Adrenal Support and Energy:

Choose maca or ginseng (powders or liquid extract)

For Flavour and Fuel:

Choose yacon syrup or maple syrup (or green stevia powder for low intensity workouts)

For Anti-Inflammatory Effects:

Choose turmeric powder or ginger, beet juice is also great to include because it helps improve circulation via NO precursors. 

As you can see, you can easily select a number of ingredient combinations to shake with water and enjoy before your workout.  For extra flavour you can squeeze fresh lemon or orange juice, or add a few drops of Simply Organic Natural Liquid Extracts (peppermint, lemon, orange, etc).

Green smoothies and green juices also make excellent pre-workout drinks. You can also incorporate any of these ingredients into a smoothie or juice. 

The possible combinations are endless! Play around and experiment with different combinations to find out what flavours you enjoy and how your body responds to the different ingredients.


For more information regarding Sports Nutrition stay tuned for my online Sports Nutrition Course available this Summer.

1 Comment
Nancy
5/23/2016 07:24:23 pm

Interested in sports nutrition

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Sign-Up for the Monthly Newsletter + Receive Vibrant Vegan Meal Plan

    Author

    Shawna Barker BSc., RHN is a nutritionist specializing in vegan diets.

    Archives

    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    August 2018
    June 2018
    January 2018
    August 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    July 2015
    August 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    September 2013
    July 2013

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed


Services

Nutrition Coaching
Pregnancy Guides
Meal Plans

Company

About
Latest News
Newsletter Sign-Up

Support

Contact
FAQ
Terms of Use
© COPYRIGHT 2020.
​ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Photo used under Creative Commons from egizu
  • Welcome
  • About
    • Shawna Barker
    • Community
  • Events
    • Plant Based Summit (Online)
    • Book A Nutrition Presentation
  • Services
    • Nutrition Coaching
    • Vegan Essentials
    • Meal Plans
    • Testimonials
  • Shop
    • Vegan Supplements
    • Manna Food Meal Delivery
    • Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Guides
    • High Protein Vegan Recipes
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Media
  • Contact