Recently, a former athlete of mine asked about dorm-friendly meals/snacks she could have to increase her caloric intake. Why would she ask that? Because many collegiate student-athletes require WAY more energy (aka calories) than they are currently getting. But — there is a difference between fueling your body and shoveling allying you can get your fork on into your mouth. How you eat effects how you perform. If you want to perform at your best, you should prioritize eating the highest quality foods possible. Now, I’m not saying to buy everything organic and never smell a Cookout Tray again… but understanding how your body feels and performs with different fuel is important (and takes some practice). As you stroll through the grocery store, keep these priorities in mind: * whole or minimally processed foods as much as possible * Use snacks to help you throughout your day, not to replace meals * Look for calorically dense snacks with high protein to keep you fuller, longer between meals As the weeks continues, I’ll be posting more about simple meals/snacks you can make in a dorm (or with limited cooking skills). Let me know any specifics you want below. (at Campbell University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTPwRDJlaZY/?utm_medium=tumblr
