Is honey and salt a good pre-workout snack?

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May 14, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER May 14, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you're looking for ways to optimize your workout, what you eat beforehand can make a big difference. Two super simple pantry staples are going viral as the perfect pre-workout snack. Can honey and salt really give you an energy boost before exercising? Plus, it's pizza night! And we have a recipe you can feel good about eating. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk.   Trainer Stephanie Mansour says to use walking days as a chance to check in with yourself. "Walking doesn't just make me feel good, it also tells me a lot about how my body is feeling," she says. "Some days I'll walk with a bounce in my step. Other days I'll be dragging my feet. Did I sleep poorly? Has my food been a little off? Am I tired from traveling? Have I been on track with my bedtime routine and feel energized? Am I happy about what I have going on that day? My walking speed and stride give me a lot of information about how I'm feeling on the inside!" GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Between the herbed goat cheese and the hot honey drizzle, this veggie-packed flatbread is bursting with flavor. Although the recipe gives instructions for roasting your veggies during dinner prep, prepping them in advance will make this a lightning-fast meal. To make a heart-healthier flatbread, use a whole grain pita or naan for the base, and serve it with a chickpea salad. To make the salad, toss canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and a bottled vinaigrette.   Breakfast: Broiled Grapefruit with Yogurt, Nuts and Honey Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Salad Dinner: Roasted Vegetable and Herbed Goat Cheese Flatbread with Hot Honey Drizzle GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Michael Phelps shares the 'great' learning that came out of his experience with depression The Olympic swimming legend continues to speak out about how depression plays a role in his life. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Honey and salt is going viral as a pre-workout snack. A dietitian reveals if it's worth trying The internet swears that sucking down a pre-workout shot of honey and salt is a simple, affordable and natural way to feel energized during exercise.   Honey contains sugar and salt has electrolytes. But is licking honey and salt off your hand really an effective way to feel great during a workout? A dietitan breaks it down.    Find out if honey and salt can really give you an energy boost. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News How often can you eat pasta a part of a healthy diet? Here's what dietitians say Pasta, like all carbohydrate-rich foods, has nutritional benefits. And pasta can be healthy. Here's what dietitians want you to know about eating pasta. Olivia Munn reveals she had a hysterectomy last month as part of breast cancer treatment Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and revealed the news on Instagram along with a series of photos, videos and a letter. 2 new COVID variants called 'FLiRT' are spreading in the U.S. What are the symptoms? The new "FLiRT" COVID-19 variants, including the now dominant KP.2 strain, are circulating in the US. Experts discuss symptoms, transmission and vaccines. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT