{"id":6156,"date":"2023-08-01T04:17:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6156"},"modified":"2023-08-01T04:17:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:17:50","slug":"what-to-eat-before-i-work-out-i-tried-4-top-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6156","title":{"rendered":"What To Eat Before I Work Out: I Tried 4 Top Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span> recently moved 6,000 miles to Paris, and decided to take advantage of the fresh start to revamp a few parts of my life, including my fitness routine. Since everything\u2019s up in the air, why not try a new approach? It\u2019s not necessarily that I wanted to change how I was working out, but how I <em>prepped<\/em> for my workouts. Specifically, what to eat before I work out.<\/p>\n<p>Some people like to take a supplement, or drink a specific energy booster, or sometimes even munch on some candy before they exercise. The theory is that you can maximize the efficacy of your workout by giving yourself some extra oomph to get through your sweat session with gusto with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pre-workout-food-cardiologist\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pre-workout-food-cardiologist\/\">pre-workout snack<\/a>. I figured I would run a one-woman experiment on what to eat before I work out, testing a few of the most popular options and seeing how they actually worked for me.<\/p>\n<h2>What should your pre-workout fuel include?<\/h2>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nasm.org\/pre-workout-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/blog.nasm.org\/pre-workout-guide\">National Academy of Sports Medicine<\/a>, the ideal combination of ingredients in a pre-workout food or drink would include \u201ccaffeine, beta-alanine\/sodium bicarbonate, electrolytes, amino complex, and creatine.\u201d Though this combo is <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30089501\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30089501\/\">science-backed<\/a>, it isn\u2019t necessarily a universal list (and pre-workout supplements in general haven\u2019t been exhaustively studied, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-supplement-labels\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-supplement-labels\/\">many are mislabeled<\/a>).\u00a0 \u201cThe best pre-workout food or snack should include, without exception, 20 ounces of water plus protein and carbs,\u201d\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/activeeatingadvice.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/activeeatingadvice.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">Leslie J. Bonci<\/a>, MPH, RD, previously told Well+Good about what to look for in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pre-workout-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pre-workout-food\/\">pre-workout food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-to-eat-before-i-work-out\/\" current-title=\"I Tried Fueling My Workouts With Candy, a Pre-Workout Supplement, a Banana, or Espresso\u2014This Is What Worked Best\" current-image=\"GettyImages-what-to-eat-before-I-work-out-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-31\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-to-eat-before-i-work-out\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-to-eat-before-i-work-out\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-to-eat-before-i-work-out\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that your pre-workout fuel choice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-snacks\/\">depends on your fitness goals<\/a>, what you hope to gain from the supplement or food, and the time of your workout. For instance, you don\u2019t necessarily need an amino-acid-dense protein shake before a Yin yoga class.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to evaluate based on what kind of workout you\u2019re doing\u2014that matters a lot,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFT-1097949%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fbumpinblends.com%252Fpages%252Fwho-we-are&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-to-eat-before-i-work-out%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/bumpinblends.com\/pages\/who-we-are\">Lisa Mastela, RD, MPH<\/a>, registered dietitian and founder of Bumpin\u2019 Blends, tells me. \u201cA banana\u2019s gonna give you a totally different effect than a pre-workout supplement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re training for an endurance event or have specific goals that entail strenuous strength-training or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-snack-to-eat-before-hiit\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-snack-to-eat-before-hiit\/\">HIIT workouts<\/a>, then this is an area you\u2019ll want to take more seriously. But if you\u2019re just looking for a little boost? You might be satisfied with a banana or shot of espresso.<\/p>\n<h2>My experiment on what to eat before I work out<\/h2>\n<p>With all this in mind, I headed into my experiment. The controls: the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IkUsCuLo0Ys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IkUsCuLo0Ys\">30 minute Pilates workout<\/a>, taken at the same time of day (8 am), by the same exerciser (me). The variables: a different pre-workout fuel choice each day. I went with the most popular options: a banana, a pre-mixed pre-workout supplement powder, a shot of espresso, and candy (specifically, <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJustins-Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB004ZWK1R6%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B004ZWK1R6%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx1103-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fwhat-to-eat-before-i-work-out%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-to-eat-before-i-work-out%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Justins-Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Ounce\/dp\/B004ZWK1R6\/ref=asc_df_B004ZWK1R6\/\">Justin\u2019s Peanut Butter Cups<\/a>). I also did the Pilates class without <em>any<\/em> pre-workout food (day 0) so all my notes are based on a comparison to that \u201cbenchmark\u201d setting.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, my body is different from yours, so I also consulted Mastela on each fuel choice to get a broader perspective on each one\u2019s benefits and limitations. And as with anything, it\u2019s smartest to consult with your own doctor, dietitian, or coach to figure out what\u2019s going to serve you best. As Mastela puts it, \u201cThere\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution here.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Day 1: Banana<\/h2>\n<p>The most basic of the bunch is perhaps the humble banana. The pre-workout banana and I go way back, to my early days of working out and running, in which I\u2019d have some peanut butter on a banana (or PB banana toast) before heading out for whatever movement the day had in store.<\/p>\n<p>Bananas are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/banana-before-workout\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/banana-before-workout\/\">W+G proclaimed GOAT of pre-workout snacks<\/a>. They\u2019re naturally rich in the electrolytes magnesium and potassium, and can provide your muscles with a boost in glucose that can help you power through a workout, says Mastela.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a whole food, which in general is an excellent choice,\u201d she adds. \u201cYou could also use this as a post-workout snack, or blend it with some kind of protein to get even more benefits\u2014again, depending on your goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>My banana experience<\/h3>\n<p>I don\u2019t typically eat before a morning workout, but the banana was light enough that I didn\u2019t feel overly full or uncomfortable. I also assume this digestive experience cued my body to shake off the sleepiness a little bit more, as if eating something told my body, \u201cWe\u2019re awake now!\u201d which helped me feel more present in the earlier half of the Pilates routine. (The science around this is a bit contradictory, so this is purely speculative.)<\/p>\n<p>Though uneventful, I\u2019m counting this as a win. I felt good, with no adverse side effects to report on. A point for team banana!<\/p>\n<h2>Day 2: Candy<\/h2>\n<p>As it turns out, a bit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-candy\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pre-workout-candy\/\">candy before exercising<\/a> is a popular pre-workout choice. And for good reason.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLike bananas and fruit juice, a piece of candy can give your muscles a dose of glucose, which translates to quickly and easily-accessible energy for your workout,\u201d says Mastela. \u201cYou\u2019ll have more energy, more power, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some people might give the idea of eating candy some side eye. Mastela, however, says a piece of candy isn\u2019t a huge deal, especially if you\u2019re regularly exercising. \u201cFor the most part, sugar is sugar,\u201d she says, \u201cWhether that\u2019s from fruit or a piece of chocolate.\u201d However, she points out that candy obviously has artificial ingredients, which aren\u2019t optimal for your health. \u201cThe other pre-workout options are likely better because of this\u2014you don\u2019t want a ton of high fructose corn syrup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also, she notes that quantity matters: \u201cYou don\u2019t want to overdo sugar,\u201d she adds. \u201cSugar before a workout might give you more energy, but ultimately, what\u2019s your goal? Because if you have too much sugar in your bloodstream, it\u2019s still gonna get taken up by your fat cells if you don\u2019t work out hard enough. And if you\u2019re working out with a ton of sugar pumping through your bloodstream, you\u2019re not releasing any of the stored sugar in your body.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>My candy experience<\/h3>\n<p>For this experiment, I opted for some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FJustins-Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB004ZWK1R6%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B004ZWK1R6%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx1103-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fwhat-to-eat-before-i-work-out%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwhat-to-eat-before-i-work-out%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Justins-Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Ounce\/dp\/B004ZWK1R6\/ref=asc_df_B004ZWK1R6\/\">Justin\u2019s Peanut Butter Cups<\/a> I brought with me from the States (yes, I brought some American candy). Mastela told me this was a great choice\u2014so I immediately patted myself on the back for choosing a \u201chealthy\u201d candy\u2014because it has a mix of protein (peanuts contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/nutrition-weight-loss\/a35339392\/bcaa-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/nutrition-weight-loss\/a35339392\/bcaa-foods\/\">all of the branched chain amino acids<\/a>, or BCAAs), carbohydrates (sugar), and electrolytes (from dark chocolate and salt).<\/p>\n<p>I anticipated feeling more jittery or alert than I was with the banana, but it ended up being an identical experience. A little bit to eat, a little bit of sugar, not super full, but present and \u201cpowered.\u201d Will I eat candy before every morning workout? No. But it was fun to feel like a kid eating my grown-up Reese\u2019s for breakfast before doing Pilates.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 3: Pre-workout powdered drink<\/h2>\n<p>The packaging of pre-workout supplements always makes me think <a href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81J-U6JS8mL._AC_SX679_.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81J-U6JS8mL._AC_SX679_.jpg\">AXE body spray has suddenly became a jar of watermelon-flavored powder<\/a>. But serious weight lifters swear by them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese types of supplements are great if you\u2019re weight lifting or doing something that requires a lot of power,\u201d said Mastela. \u201cIf your goal is to lift heavier, go harder, build muscle, or to push yourself past yesterday\u2019s limit, then supplements are a great way to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She says that taking these supplements before major strength workouts may help you gain weight through increased muscle mass. But they\u2019re not for everyone. \u201cIf you\u2019re just doing day-to-day workouts for your health maintenance and mental health, these supplements do absolutely nothing for you,\u201d she says. \u201cIt could even give you heartburn depending on the supplement, as some are fizzy, or contain artificial sugars and sweeteners, or have lots of citric acid.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She notes that any kind of supplement can have adverse effects, and it depends on your body. She says to watch out for \u201cpuffy face (water retention), and any kind of systemic inflammation.\u201d If any of that happens she suggests switching to something natural, like a shot of espresso with a teaspoon of sugar, instead.<\/p>\n<h3>My pre-workout drink experience<\/h3>\n<p>In general, I am supplement sensitive\u2014I vomit if I take vitamins on an empty stomach, get acid reflux from some protein bars and shakes, so in general, I avoid supplements. But I have friends who absolutely <em>rely<\/em> by their pre-workout drinks, so I did a bit of research and chose a popular brand that ticked the aforementioned boxes: It contained a mixture of caffeine, electrolytes, beta alanine, BCAAs, and a natural sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>At first I felt a boost of energy, but eventually got hit with what many other consumers have experienced: itchiness, and an uncomfortable tingling sensation. It was enough for me to not be able to focus on my workout, but fortunately it went away after about 30 or so minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps if I spent more time using this supplement, my body would adjust to the beta alanine (the source of the itching), but for me, it simply isn\u2019t worth trying again, given my health goals and the other available options. If I ever start training for an endurance event again, I\u2019ll be sure to let you know how that goes and if I change my tune!<\/p>\n<h2>Day 4: Espresso<\/h2>\n<p>The most European of the options is just a shot of espresso. I had a bias with this one going in, as it tends to be my personal favorite, but I did my best to remain objective.<\/p>\n<p>There are pros and cons to espresso. While it\u2019s simple, easy to make, and delicious (assuming you like coffee), it also lacks nutritional value. There are no amino acids, creatine, protein, sugars, or electrolytes. If those are on your must-have list, espresso alone won\u2019t cut it. (And it definitely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-for-breakfast\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-for-breakfast\/\">doesn&#8217;t take the place of a real breakfast<\/a>.) If you\u2019re simply trying to harness the power of caffeine, however, then rock on\u2026 and please proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Mastela points out that coffee or espresso can be an ideal choice: It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-before-workout\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-before-workout\/\">well-documented performance enhancer<\/a>, thanks to the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7706635\/#:~:text=Briefly%2C%20there%20is%20ample%20evidence,et%20al.%2C%202019).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7706635\/#:~:text=Briefly%2C%20there%20is%20ample%20evidence,et%20al.%2C%202019).\">aid your muscular strength<\/a>. \u201cIf my goal is to build muscle and get stronger, then coffee with a <em>little<\/em> bit of sugar before a workout is what I\u2019ll reach for, and then add in the protein and BCAAs and carbs afterward with a recovery food or drink,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re caffeine-sensitive, it\u2019s also helpful to know that an average shot of espresso contains about 64 mg of caffeine. For context, pre-workout drinks contain multiple times this amount (between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/health-benefits-pre-workout-supplements#:~:text=The%20main%20ingredient%20behind%20these,That's%20a%20lot.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/health-benefits-pre-workout-supplements#:~:text=The%20main%20ingredient%20behind%20these,That's%20a%20lot.\">150 and 300 mg<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, you could opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-matcha\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-matcha\/\">matcha tea<\/a>, which has a bit of caffeine, alongside amino acids like <a href=\"https:\/\/matcha.com\/blogs\/news\/start-supplementing-l-theanine-naturally-with-matcha-drinking-matcha-green-tea-for-l-theanine-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/matcha.com\/blogs\/news\/start-supplementing-l-theanine-naturally-with-matcha-drinking-matcha-green-tea-for-l-theanine-benefits\">L-theanine which may mitigate some of the jitters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>My espresso experience<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest, this wasn\u2019t my first espresso rodeo. I\u2019ve been having a bit of coffee before many a workout (and have even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/smart-fit-method\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/smart-fit-method\/\">documented it here at Well+Good<\/a>!), so my positive results weren\u2019t the least bit shocking.<\/p>\n<p>If I\u2019m doing a morning workout and feeling a bit groggy, the caffeine (in a small dose) helps me to feel more alert so I can focus on my body and get the most from my time exercising. Despite not adding sugar to my coffee like Mastela suggested, I personally felt best with this option. This could be a bit of confirmation bias, but this one gets the ultimate yes vote, IMO.<\/p>\n<h2>Which is the winner?<\/h2>\n<p>In the end, figuring out the best option for your body requires your own experiment! Remember, evaluate your situation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are your fitness and health goals?<\/li>\n<li>What type of workouts are you doing?<\/li>\n<li>What time are your workouts?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have sensitivities or allergies?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe main takeaway,\u201d Mastela says, \u201cis that all of this really depends on your goals, the results you want, and what you need in that particular moment and that particular workout. The results are going to vary <em>so much<\/em> from person to person, so try this yourself and see what works for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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