Pre-workout vs Post-workout Nutrition
Published March 2026 • —
If you train consistently, nutrition timing matters — but it doesn’t need to be complicated. The simplest approach: fuel for energy before training and fuel for recovery after training.
Pre-workout: energy and performance
Pre-workout meals should feel light enough to train hard, but stable enough to avoid a crash. A practical option: carbs plus a small portion of fat/protein — for example oats or toast with natural peanut butter.
Post-workout: recovery and consistency
After training, prioritise carbs and protein. Add fats based on your total calories and goals (bulking vs cutting). Peanut butter can be a useful add-on for taste and calories when you need them.
Where natural peanut butter fits
For a clean option, choose a simple label: peanuts only. See FLEX Natural Peanut Butter.