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Nutrition Top Tips – April 2026

March 31, 2026
NEWS + STORIES
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Sunshine & Snacks

Spring is here, and the warm sunshine makes it easier to find your motivation. It’s also the perfect time to refresh your pre‑workout fueling routine. A small snack — about 100–200 calories eaten 30–60 minutes before exercise — can boost energy, enhance performance, and help you get more out of your workout. Choosing easily digestible carbohydrates with a little protein helps you keep fueled without feeling too full.

Quick Pre‑Workout Snack Ideas

Banana + peanut butter

Apple + almonds

Yogurt + berries

These snacks provide the carbohydrates your body relies on to maintain steady blood sugar during activity, helping you power through your workout with energy to spare.

As the days get longer and your workouts get sunnier, keep these simple, energizing options on hand — and let spring fuel your movement!

KAITIE DELGADO MS, RD, Sports Dietitian CSSD, LD, ACSM-CPT

Clinical Dietitian, Nutrition & Dietetics, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition

Kaitlin.Delgado@Hendricks.org

317-718-8542

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