Post Workout Snack Options

Post Workout Snack Options

Most of our workouts occur in the gym for weight lifting (we are currently completing the She Sweats Run Builder in order to "prepare" for the Tough Mudder!) and on the trail for cardio. For both of these activities we like to have a small meal or snack about two hours before our workout and another when we get home from the gym (or once we are on top of the mountain!).

We receive a lot of questions about the best pre and post workout snacks. What we eat and how much varies on which activity we are doing but we always try to include sources of lean protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats (peanuts are a source of "good" or "healthy" fats - more than 80% of the fat found in peanuts is made up of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats). Sense a trend here? Our pre and post workout snacks are similar to our other meals throughout the day. Don't overthink it – eat something that fuels your body and gives you the energy you need to complete the workout and then after the workout to help your body recover! You might have to play around with the combination of foods and timing that best suits your body and activity.

Below are a few quick peanut options we love:

• handful of peanuts with an apple
• handful of peanuts mixed with a bowl of oats (nutty oatmeal!)
• rice cake topped with peanut butter (can be made by placing peanuts in a Vitamix or food processor)
• handful of peanuts with a protein bar
• handful of peanuts added to a protein shake and blended

If you follow us on social media, mainly Instagram or Snapchat (hesheeatclean), you know that we just returned from a trip to California. We hiked in Malibu and San Diego while we were there. It rained the first few days so we had to cancel a few of our planned hikes but as soon as the skies cleared we were on the trail, Planters in tow!

Below is a picture of Scott fueling after reaching the top of Sandstone Peak in Malibu, CA. It was a 6.1 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,656 feet. Sandstone is also the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains. After tackling it, we hiked the highest peak in the city of San Diego, Cowles Mountain!

After a day of exploring San Diego, we put our hiking shoes back on and tackled what has been named one of the toughest hikes in San Diego, El Cajon Mountain. It was 11 miles with an elevation gain of 4,000 feet!

While it may be tempting to gorge on anything and everything in sight after a hard workout, it's important to have wholesome snacks easily available in order to stay on track to meet your goals. There's a saying that you can't outrun your fork so try to keep your pre and post workout meals wholesome like the rest of your day. Taking peanuts on our hikes with us is a very convenient way to get in some quick protein and nutrients. Every 1 oz serving of dry roasted or oil roasted peanuts delivers 7 grams of protein and 6 essential nutrients. Not only are peanuts convenient for the trail but they are for the gym as well. You can enjoy them plain or put them into your Vitamix or food processor and make your own peanut butter! We love to do this and add the peanut butter on top of a rice cake to enjoy pre or post workout.

Connect with Planters (and Mr. Peanut) below!

• Planters.com
  • Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts
  • Planters Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
  • Planters Sea Salt & Vinegar Peanuts
  • Planters Chili Lime Peanuts
• Facebook.com/MrPeanut
• Twitter at @MrPeanut

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Planters . The opinions and text are all mine.

Meal Prep Solution for those Short on Time!

You know we are all about food prep (examples here). No matter how busy or tired we are we always make it a point do food prep, even if it's really small. We love to know that we have healthy meals on hand and it also means less work for us during the week. One of the downfalls of food prep is that you have to actually go to the store, buy the groceries, and then still come back home and cook. Just going to the grocery store can take up quite a bit of time, not to mention many wasted groceries that go unused.

We were so excited when HelloFresh reached out to us! We have heard a lot of chatter about HelloFresh but never tried it ourselves. I didn't really know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised when a box of ready to prepare meals were delivered to my door. It was the perfect week to try it too because our food prep had been lacking due to many different things going on in our lives and spending many hours each weekend doing yard work. Read on for a discount code!

The box came with three different meals all packaged separately with every single thing needed in order to make the dish. I made the Seared Cod for dinner and loved it. The seared cod recipe also called for making a Mediterranean bean & tomato salad​. I didn't think that salad was even going to last until I could put it with the cod! Scott kept eating it plain kept asking for it days later!

I loved how each recipe came with step-by-step instructions (including pictures!). It took me less than 30 minutes from start to finish to make this recipe and it was delicious!

If you are a busy person who doesn't have time to do food prep or cook dinner each night, HelloFresh is the perfect solution. Almost everyone can find 30 minutes to cook a meal when you already have everything you need! It will also give you piece of mind that you are eating a balanced meal. Each recipe is nutritionally balanced to include a protein, fresh vegetables, and a starch.

As I mentioned before, one of the things that I loved about my experience with HelloFresh was the fact that there was no food waste. The boxes had each item needed to prepare the meal. They were also perfectly portioned with all nutrition facts listed.

I can't sing their praises enough, honestly. This is great for busy families, single people who don't want to have a lot of food left over, those who are stuck in a recipe rut, etc.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of HelloFresh. The opinions and text are all mine.

PB&J Protein Shake

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So maybe we are kind of obsessed with PB&J over here. We can't help it, it's like a time machine back to when we were kids. We have our Gluten-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Bites, Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars, and our Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches we sometimes make for our hikes. Whoever said you couldn't eat your favorite foods from childhood was wrong!

When shopping for nut butters, sugar should not be listed as an ingredient. Look at the ingredient label and choose the one with just the nut and salt (or just the nut if you can find it!). When shopping for jelly (if you aren't using frozen berries), try to find one that is just the fruit without added sugar. If you can't find one that is only fruit, read the ingredients and try to find one that doesn't have fake sugars and/or other unnecessary ingredients.

Clean Eat Recipe: PB&J Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 packet/scoop of TLS vanilla whey protein powder *If you are interested in ordering this protein powder and would like a FREE Shake & Bake Recipe eBook, please email us first at thegang@heandsheeatclean.com.
• 3 oz liquid egg whites
• 1/2-1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 heaping Tbsp natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup organic frozen strawberries or 1-2 Tbsp organic jelly (fruit only)
• 1/4 cup gluten free oats (optional)

Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and mix. Enjoy!