5 Pre and Post workout meals on the Keto Diet

Rock your workout with these keto pre-post workout meals.

If you know anything about exercise and fitness, you know how important your pre or post workout meal can be to reach your exercise goals. Give your body the right set of nutrients before or straight after your workout. It is important for your body’s ability to replenish and recover from those workouts.

The better your body is at recovering and repairing itself after a workout, the more results you will ultimately see. This is no different on the Keto Diet. The only difference will be what nutrients your body needs.

So what type of food should you bring with you to the gym to help you get the most out of your workout?

5 Pre/post workout meals on the Keto Diet

1. Fat bombs
2. Fresh berries
3. Fatty fish
4. Whole eggs
5. Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt

Fat bombs are a great source of energy.

1. Fat Bombs

It is crucial to give your body the right nutrients to get through your workout. That means fat on keto. As we know, the idea behind a Ketogenic Diet is to get our bodies to switch its primary fuel source from glycogen (sugar from carbohydrates) to fats.

This makes fat bombs the perfect pre or post workout snack. You might be asking yourself, what is a fat bomb? 

A fat bomb is similar to an energy ball or energy bar. It is a term used to describe a very wide variety of high-fat, keto-friendly snacks.

Unlike traditional energy bars, which focus their energy base on carbohydrates and sugars like oats and fruit, bat bombs are typically made of really great high-fat sources like coconut oil, nut butters and cream.

Fat Bombs have become so popular recently that it is almost impossible to find a keto recipe book or website that does not have multiple Fat Bomb recipes. You get to choose the ones that you like.

Berries are packed with antioxidants and energy.

2. Fresh Berries

You might read this title and think to yourself 'but J.P… you can’t have fruit on keto!'

You are right - kind of. Let me explain:

You are absolutely right. Most fruits are completely off limits on the Keto Diet, but most people can have certain berries like strawberries and blueberries in limited amounts.

This makes fresh berries not only one of the best ways I know to kill the sweet tooth monster when he strikes, but also one of the best pre workout snack options available.

Berries offer a natural energy boost as they contain a small amount of complex carbs and antioxidants.

This small bump of complex carbs gives you a quick, fast-burning source of energy that is able to push you through even the most rigorous of workouts.

Salmon is a great option too.

3. Fatty Fish

Fish like Salmon, Tuna, Trout, Sardines and Mackerel are all great sources of Omega 3 fatty acids.

These 'good fats' are exactly what you are looking for in the way of a solid pre/post workout meal.

If that wasn’t a good enough reason; they also make an incredible, natural protein source for your body to aid in muscle repair and growth.

Things like smoked salmon or canned tuna are also incredibly easy to keep with you and eat on the go.

Get your egg on.

4. Whole Eggs

Eggs have been a bodybuilding staple for as long as most of us can remember. I’m sure that we can all recount images from our childhood of big muscle-bound men on TV or movies cracking half a dozen eggs into a glass and drinking them raw!

While that approach is no longer advisable because of salmonella, the idea remains the same. Eggs are packed full of all kinds of nutrients. In fact, the egg is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

Whole eggs are loaded with vitamins and minerals. They contain antioxidants to protect the eyes and choline to aid in brain function. They are also packed with the Omega 3 fatty acids that you’re looking for on Keto to help drive you forward and keep you moving at your best.

Hard boiled eggs are great because you can make a ton of them at once - and they are easy to take with you just about anywhere.

Enjoy some yogurt.

5. Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt

Low in carbohydrates, these high fat dairy options are absolute Keto power houses.

Not only are they loaded with the precious fats you are looking for on Keto; but they also offer a great, natural source of protein to help build and repair those muscles long after your workout is finished.

You must be very careful, though. Always be sure to read the labels before buying anything. Stick to plain, unsweetened, full fat dairy or coconut products to avoid hidden sugars.

Conclusion

As always, the food possibilities on Keto are seemingly endless. All it takes is a shift in your traditional view of food and a little imagination; and the sky’s the limit.

No matter what you choose, make sure that you choose something with a high fat content. This fat is going to be the source of energy for your workout.

It will keep you from crashing and help you to perform at your best. Experiment over time and see what works best for you.

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About J.P. Wells 

J.P. Wells has spent the last 13 years of his life learning about and pursuing a healthy and active lifestyle. After sustaining a life changing injury during his time serving in the United States Military, he dedicated his time to learning, and researching ways to heal and re-build his body to get back to the active lifestyle he grew up loving.

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On his blog J.P. Wells Fitness, J.P. Wells shares his knowledge, and passions he has come to learn from the fitness industry, and fitness culture. He understands that health and fitness is not just a one-time choice, but a lifestyle. Success in your goals is not made up of large single decisions, but rather a series of small choices made well throughout every day.

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