In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, dietitian Natalie Rizzo shares the best food to eat before a workout to fuel the body, improve performance, and optimize recovery.

The answer may surprise you.

Eating a carbohydrate-rich snack before a workout will give you the energy you need to perform your best, experts say. Having low energy can make a workout feel like a slog—and feeling sluggish while ...

Dietitians say that a simple banana 30 to 60 minutes before exercise can make a big difference in energy, endurance, and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Knowing what to eat before a workout can really impact how you feel and perform. Choosing the right foods — complex carbs, protein, ...

Matching foods and exercises to your goals can make everyday habits work harder for your body.Small adjustments—like choosing the right snack before a workout—may help you feel better throughout the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For managing and losing weight, registered dietitian Chris Mohr recommended "a protein shake made with water, low-fat dairy or ...

Ask a dozen different people who regularly exercise about their perspective on eating before a workout, and you will receive just as many answers. Some swear by a certain type of protein shake. Others ...

If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat.Related video above: Key tips to staying safe while exercising in ...

Having low energy can make a workout feel like a slog—and feeling sluggish while exercising doesn't make fitness very appealing. Getting the energy boost you need to crush your workouts and come back ...