Healthy Snacks PTs Love

Want to know how our personal trainers keep their energy levels high and their food cravings at bay? With the help of these healthy snacks, that’s how…

UNSALTED ALMONDS
“Unsalted almonds are a great source of protein, fibre and monounsaturated fatty acids which help control food cravings.” – Omar Al-Duri, www.p3dubai.com

APPLE
“If I’m at the gym and need a snack I will probably grab an apple from the store next door. I try to stay organised with my food, but too often I have to rely on the great, fresh and paleo-friendly cafes and restaurants in JLT for my meals.” – Candice Ford, www.reebokcrossfitlifespark.com

PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS
“I have this recipe for what I call Protein Energy Balls – an amazing healthy post-workout snack. Here are the ingredients: 1 cup organic oats, 1/2 cup organic peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 1/3 cup ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup protein powder and 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional). All you have to do is mix it all together and mash it into small shaped balls. No baking required! Just keep them refrigerated.” – Barry Ennis, www.dubai.flywheelsports.com

BLUEBERRIES
“My go-to snack depends on my time of day and whether it’s pre- or post-workout, but I usually keep blueberries and raspberries or walnuts and almonds close by.” – Becky Hart, www.thehundred.ae, www.dubai.flywheelsports.com

PROTEIN SHAKE
“Protein shakes are my go-to snacks. There are a lot of protein powders on the market that blend well these days just with a hand shaker. I carry the protein powder with me, then when I’m hungry I just add water and just shake. It’s a filling snack that keeps me going between meals. There are so many options you can add to the vanilla powder to keep it interesting – date and bananas, frozen berries, peanut butter, cocoa and banana, yogurt and flaxseeds… the possibilities are endless!” – Amy Saunders, www.urbanenergyfitness.com