Fuel the Farm 🌲

The Official Twitter Feed of Stanford University Athletics Sports Nutrition Department | Fueling the Cardinal Student-Athlete 💪🏼

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@maeubanks @Gchef703 @DiningStanford Best in the business!

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🌲”Don’t stay you late for anything you wouldn’t wake up early for.” - Shona Halson
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This rule helps us stay more aware of our time. Don’t stay awake late at night with activities that are not essential. It… https://t.co/CAAB9XXMYd

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🌲Where to Shop?🌲
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💵 Swipe through time see the pros and cons of different shopping locations. Each has its niche, get educated on one which fits your budget and lifestyle. @ Palo Alto, California https://t.co/Vdlgax3XLx

[Stanford Football @StanfordFball]

Congratulations, #Stanford2020!

@MalikAntoine3 addressed the graduating student-athletes during this morning's virtual celebration.

#GoStanfordGrad

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🌲Successful Strategies💦🌲
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1. 🍓 Mix it up! Add flavor to your water to keep it interesting
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2. ♻️ Use a re-fillable bottle to cut down on waste, and serve as a reminder!
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3. ⏰ Set a reminder to drink throughout the… https://t.co/rx4v1Czput

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“...I didn’t have all the answers. I just had to be willing to listen and to lend my own voice to the cause” #Leadership #WeAreInThisTogether

[Bernard Muir @Stanford_AD]

We are in this together.

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🌲Pre-Fueling Options🌲
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Pre-fueling is always a great idea to top off our energy stores prior to training.
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Maximize your body’s ability to pre-fuel by recognizing the ideal combination of nutrients as you fuel… https://t.co/YlGcNhaNZh

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🌲Fueling with Carbohydrates🌲
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⛽️Carbs are our primary energy source for any activity more intense than walking
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🍌 Pre-Fueling is vital to replace energy lost while sleeping and prime our body for… https://t.co/OMnSrweU87

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A few helpful tips for grocery shopping! 1) plan out dinners for the week 2) organize a list of what you need by section of the store 3) have a snack before shopping- it’ll keep you on task & decrease impulse buys 4) buy in bulk, shop sales & in season produce #fueltowin

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Thank you @CPSDA and @Gatorade for the opportunity to host a Sports Nutrition Immersion Fellow this year! Congrats @kkarukas and the rest of a great class of fellows! #mentorship #sportsRDs #fuelingvictory #CPSDA2020 #CPSDAfam

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🌲Freezer Go-to’s🌲
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❄️ When grocery shopping you want to be sure to grab some items that you can rely on when your presses for time. After a long day, make sure you can always balance your plate using the items… https://t.co/VnwY1q9QfM

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Check out our cardinal student-athletes cooking up delicious balanced meals ⁦@GoStanford⁩ #fueltowin #chefstatus https://t.co/3rpf8OOmda

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🌲Implementation is 🔑 🌲
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Swipe through for strategies that help increase our # of meals per day. Plan ahead and fuel with intention! @ Stanford University https://t.co/Bg2dqmWdy7

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🌲Meal Frequency🌲
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1. 🥣 Don’t skip breakfast! Most athletes can’t afford to miss this important meal. Even if we train in the morning, get carbohydrates upon waking!
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2. ⛽️ Refuel with Carbs! Spread carbs out… https://t.co/mWlqTzGRJV

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🌲Overnight Oats🌲
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Swipe through for the recipe to these tasty (and easy) overnight oats 🍯
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Once made, top with fruit 🍌 🍓 and enjoy!
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They last 2-3 days in the fridge. @ Stanford University https://t.co/APzPAOwqYa

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🌲Fueling Frequency🌲
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🍌Its vital for optimal training performance to refuel liver glycogen lost overnight at breakfast. Refill the tank to 100%!
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💥 In order to hit our Carb requirements, we need to fuel up… https://t.co/I3aLEiNevP

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🗓 PLAN TO SUCCEED - Plan your snacks in advance. Have 4-5 staple snack combos stocked in your pantry and fridge that you can rely on in between meals.

🧠 BE MINDFUL - Portion your snacks before eating. This can help… https://t.co/Ev0chVea4k

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🌲 Championship Snacking Choices 🌲
Always pair carbs with protein or fat to maximize your nutrition benefits from snacks!
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⚡️Carbs to fuel ⚡️
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💪🏼 Protein to rebuild 💪🏼
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🥑Fat to satiate🥑 @ Stanford University https://t.co/goyg50SdJe

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🔈 Listen to our Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition, Kristen Gravani, teaching how to make smart & nutritious choices.
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Make smart choices daily! 📚
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Highlights courtesy of engagestanford @ Stanford University https://t.co/ieAcTtAp4Y

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🌲 Smart Snacking 🌲
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🔑 Keys to avoiding mindless grazing while in quarantine:
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1. ⏰ Don’t forget to fuel your body consistently. Maximize muscle recovery and energy replenishment.
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2. 🍲 Snack with PURPOSE. Use… https://t.co/7mgaN5oyBN