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Pre and Post Workout Nutrition: Natural Food vs Supplements

Pre and Post Workout Nutrition: Natural Food vs Supplements by Austin Winder. Photograph of a banana by Mike Dorner
Photograph by Mike Dorner

To get the most out of exercise, your body needs proper nutrition pre and post workout. Here are some of the best whole food nutritional sources.

The basic needs of your body before and after a workout are similar. Before your workout, you need carbohydrates to give you an energy supply and protein to help your body maintain muscle tissue. The protein piece is especially important if you are preparing for

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