Exercising or workout is the most important part of the Keto Diet. It enhances the fat burning in the body and helps in achieving weight loss goals. Exercise is also good for the overall wellness and health of the body. While on Keto Diet, some people have specific workout goals. For example, some people set a goal of 2 hours workout daily without any break. To achieve this goal, they need fuel in the form of food to get energy for the workout. The most common source of energy is carbohydrates, but as you know, you cannot eat such foods which have a high amount of carbohydrates while on a Keto Diet. So, it is one of the most common questions from the people on Keto Diet that what to eat before a workout? If you also have this question in mind, you are at the right spot. We are going to answer this question in this article. 

If your main purpose is fat burning, then you can go for a workout with even an empty stomach. The already deposited fat in your body will serve as fuel for energy. However, if you have specific workout goals in addition to fat burning, you have to take some keto-friendly foods to get energy for the workout. The following guidelines can be very helpful in this regard:

• Eat Protein 

Including Protein in your food before exercise is the best way to provide amino acids to your muscles. Your muscles require amino acids to perform exercise which you can provide by eating Protein before exercise. 

• Eat Fat

Fat is your primary energy fuel while you are on Ketogenic Diet. So, if you take fat before a workout, you can easily achieve your workout goals with maximum energy. 

• If it is working for you, eat a full meal before a workout

Eating a full meal before a workout is a good option because it supplies enough grams of fats and proteins to fuel your performance. You can also include some Keto-friendly veggies if you like.

• Eat MCTs containing smoothies or drink a protein shake

MCTs can provide you a fast source of energy to perform your workout efficiently. You can either drink a protein shake or MCTs containing smoothies to stay energetic during a workout. 

You can make some Keto-friendly snacks or foods for eating before a workout by keeping the above-given guidelines in your mind. 

For, your ease, we have summarized a list of some of the best Keto-Friendly foods which you can eat before a workout while on the Keto Diet.

Best Keto-Friendly foods to eat before a workout

• Nutty Homemade Protein Bars

You can prepare these homemade bars by using only four main ingredients – egg white protein, dates, almonds, and cashews. Just mix these ingredients and make small bars with them. You can get maximum energy from Nutty Homemade Protein Bars which you require in your workout. These bars are keto-friendly as well. For switching up the flavor, you can add coconut flakes, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and fresh ginger as well. 

• Avocado Egg Salad

As the name implies, it is a Salad made of Avocado and Egg mixture. So, you only need three main ingredients to make this keto-friendly snack in your home. The third ingredient is mayo to hold the salad together. Avocado Egg Salad will provide you healthy fats and protein

require during a workout. We recommend applying some bagel seasoning on top because it will make everything perfect. 

• Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups

Are you a Salmon lover and want to eat it before your workout? If yes, this snack is a perfect option. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls are very convenient and easy to prepared. These rolls will act as a quick pre-workout snack for you. All you have to do is to cut the cucumbers into thin, long slices to make rolls. Now, spread some fresh smoked salmon and cream cheese and roll it all up. Your pre-workout snack is ready. You can blot the cucumber slices a bit if you want to get rid of any extra moisture in them.

• Creamy Avocado Tuna Boats

You can prepare this healthy pre-workout snack in less than five minutes. It is pretty low-budget as well. The only thing you have to do is to mix canned tuna (or you can use salmon as well) with green onions slices, cucumber, and mayo. Now add a shake of black pepper as well. You will have everything in the form of paste. Now, fill the avocado boats with this paste. Your Creamy Avocado Tuna Boats are ready. 

• Avocado Pepperoni Salad

By eating Avocado Pepperoni Salad, you have a perfect option to get cheese back on your table. This creamy salad is made of creamy mozzarella pearls (yum!), pepperoni, and cubed avocado with lots of healthy fats and protein. You will get enough energy for your workout from this keto-friendly snack. You can season it with salt and pepper. Using lemon juice for seasoning is also a good idea. 

• Keto Yogurt Bowl

As you know, dairy is not good to use before an intense workout particularly while on Keto Diet. However, you can use soy or coconut milk-based yogurts to meet your cravings. Take a bowl of coconut milk-based yogurt and add some fresh berries plus pumpkin seeds to get healthy fats. Adding almond butter and shredded coconut is also a good idea. With this Keto Yogurt Bowl, you can perform the workout even for many hours. 

• Keto vegetable salad

You can make a salad of all of the Keto-friendly vegetables which you can eat before workout. Broccoli, Spinach, Tomatoes, Avocadoes, and Cauliflower are some Keto-friendly

vegetables that are best to eat before a workout. Adding some mayo or cheese is not a bad idea at all. 

These are some Keto-friendly foods and snacks which you can eat before a workout while on Keto Diet. However, you can make any keto-friendly recipe at your home. Only one thing is necessary to keep in mind that everything you use before a workout should be keto-friendly and low-carb. 

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