This snack should be taken 2 and a half to 3 hours after the mifdafternoon meal. This is the last meal you’ll eat before your workout. Not only does it need to be suitable, but your body should have little difficulty digesting it. This would be the ideal time for a meal-replacement shake. If the thought of a shake doesn’t stimulate you, a nonfat, no-sugar-added yogurt mixed with one serving of protein powder will be just perfect.
A Meal-replacement shake should contain: 260 calories; 37g protein; 24g carbohydrates; 2g fat and a Nonfat yogurt mixed with protein powder should have:238 calories; 34g protein; 21g carbohydrates; 2g fat.