Nutrition

Try Watermelon for Your Pre Workout Fuel

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Nothing says summer quite like biting into a juicy bit of sweet watermelon.

Besides enjoying it at your next cookout, you should also consider adding watermelon to your pre-workout for a quicker recovery. At a mere 40 calories per cup, this fruit packs quite a nutritional boost making it the perfect snack for before and after your workout.

Learn more about the health benefits of watermelon

 

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