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5 On-the-Go Snack Mixes to Fuel Your DayStep away from the vending machine. These snack mixes are easy, healthy and just what your body needs to power through the day |
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-1/4 cup raisins
-1/4 cup green lentils (baked)
-1/4 cup red lentils (baked)
-1/2 cup banana chips
-1/4 cup shredded coconut
-1/2 cup almonds
When you're working out, you're tearing and stretching your muscles and pushing your body. Post-workout you want to choose a snack mix that will replace your energy and replenish your muscles. Pace created this snack mix with protein-rich ingredients in mind. Lentils are chock-full of protein and iron, while the dried fruit provides energy, and fiber-rich almonds slow your sugar absorption so your blood sugar doesn't spike, says Pace. (To make baked lentils, soak them in water for 24 hours beforehand, then boil them on medium-high heat for about five minutes until they are firm. Bake for 15 minutes at 300 degrees F, take them out and stir, then bake another ten minutes until the lentils are crunchy.) The coconut serves as a healthy fat, which is essential to keeping joints lubricated. Banana chips provide a powerhouse of potassium (without having to worry about where to toss your peel in the car).
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