We’ve got a market flooded with genetically engineered pre-workouts and post workouts and intra workout drinks and bars. Empty your wallet on these for a month and then you’ll realize that you’re pretty much back to square one. Regardless of your training routine, healthy eating is the backbone for successful exercise and the key to fitness. Your body needs fuel to keep providing it with energy and these come in the form of carbohydrates, the simpler the better and easier to absorb.
Did you know that in ancient times, when there were no nutrition bars or sports drinks athletes in Greece used honey as their main energy source during the Olympics! Honey is the most natural and pure form of energy that the body could possibly be provided with. We can tell you for a fact, that It is a blend of sugar, water, vitamins, minerals and pollen. One tablespoon of honey packs a powerful punch, giving you 17 grams of carbohydrates, which could be the difference between a decent workout and a great workout.
As an athletic aid, very few substances come close to honey. It can be used as an ideal pre workout food, since nutritionists insist on consuming carbohydrates before any physical activity to give that added energy boost. Having honey before exercise ensures that your body receives a constant and steady supply of carbs and energy throughout the physical activity so that you can perform to the best of your abilities.
Healthy world also recommends Honey as an optimal recovery plan for any athlete after exercise. We’ve always emphasized on the ideal recovery process, and digesting a combination of protein and carbs within 30 minutes of exercise has shown to increase recovery and reduce the much dreaded muscle soreness. We think that honey is definitely the perfect addition to a post workout protein filled meal and not only restores the blood glycogen levels and maintain a steady blood sugar level post intensive physical activity.
Honey shots? We say go for it!