Food is one of the essential factors for those who want to maintain their body’s health and increase their quality of life, especially when the goal is to lose weight or gain muscle mass. In this sense, the foods consumed before training play a fundamental role, as they will provide the body with energy and help promote lean mass gain.
It is therefore always recommended to avoid exercising while fasting, as Tamara Stulbach, a specialist in sports nutrition, points out. “Regardless of the time of the physical activity, it is important to always eat about an hour beforehand and not to stop eating right after exercise or within an hour,” she says.
Therefore, check out 6 delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes for you to consume before your workout!
V banana vitamin with oats
Ingredients
- 1 banana peeled and cut into slices
- 200 ml of skimmed milk
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
- 1 dessertspoon of honey
Method of preparation
In a blender, add all the ingredients except the honey and blend until smooth. Add the honey and blend again to incorporate. Serve afterwards.
Tip: serve decorated with banana slices and cinnamon powder.
Sweet potato vitamin
Ingredients
- 100 g of sweet potato
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cashew nuts
- Honey to sweeten
- Water
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Method of preparation
In a saucepan, place the potatoes and cover with water. Bring to the boil over a medium heat and cook until soft. Afterwards, drain the water, wait for it to cool, peel and place in a blender. Add the coconut milk, cashew nuts and honey and blend until smooth. Serve afterwards.
Beetroot vitamin with banana and oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups skimmed milk
- 1beetroot, peeled and chopped
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- Honey to taste
Method of preparation
In a blender, add the skimmed milk, beet, banana and oats and blend until smooth. Add the honey and blend again to combine. Serve afterwards.
Avocado vitamin with whey
Ingredients
- Pulp of 1 avocado cut into cubes
- 1 banana peeled and cut into slices
- 2 tablespoons of oat flakes
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate-flavoured whey protein
- 250 ml of skimmed milk
Mode of preparation
In a blender, add the avocado, banana and milk and blend until smooth. Add the oat flakes and whey protein and blend again to combine. Serve afterwards.
Tip: Serve decorated with slivered almonds and chocolate whey.
Açaí vitamin with yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups of açaí tea
- 4 tablespoons of granola
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 250 ml of natural yogurt
- Honey to taste
Mode of preparation
In a blender, add the açaí, banana and yogurt and blend until smooth. Add the granola and honey and blend again to combine. Serve afterwards.
Banana, strawberry and oats vitamin
Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
- 8 strawberries cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon of oat flakes
- 1 scoop of strawberry whey protein
- 1 cup of cold water
Method of preparation
In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Transfer to a glass and serve afterwards.