Simple Tricks to Control Portion Sizes Have you ever heard the phrase, “Would you like to supersize that?” If you usually answer “yes” to this question asked at McDonalds, do you know how much food you are actually saying yes to? When you are trying to eat a well-balanced diet, it is sometimes difficult to […]

REGEN Nutrition Tip of the Week When life is busy with school and sports, breakfast can be a meal that often gets cheated. A quick solution to filling that breakfast spot is cereal – but not all cereals are created equal. Here are a few tips to get the most energy and nutrients out of […]

REGEN Nutrition Tip of the Week Make Healthy Snacking a Regular Part of Your Day As you dive into the full swing of off-season training and the AAU tournament circuit it’s important to keep your body fueled with healthy options throughout your day – both at home and on the road. Including healthy snacks as […]

REGEN Nutrition Tip of the Week What’s on the label? The Nutrition Facts label that appears on your food and drink containers is full of information. Sometimes it can be confusing what to look for when picking out a snack, a beverage, or even a meal. Check out the guide below to help de-code the […]

Dr. Amy’s REGEN Nutrition Tip of the Week I have been inspired by the NCAA Final Four to create my “Top Four” Nutrition Tips for Athletes. #1 RECOVER: Don’t forget to recover within 60 minutes after exercise by consuming a carbohydrate and protein snack or beverage! Consuming these nutrients when the muscles need them most […]

Hoop Group Newsletter – 03/03/11 REGEN Nutrition Tip of the Week Did you know that there is actually a whole month dedicated to Nutrition and to Registered Dietitians? That’s right – March is National Nutrition Month!! The theme for National Nutrition Month this year is “Eat Right with Color”. You might have heard before that […]

During a game or a workout it’s important to stay fueled so you can finish the game as strongly as you started it!   One of the most important aspects of enhancing your in-game nutrition is hydration. Fluid recommendations during a workout or game are to drink at least 7 to 10 oz fluid every […]

Make sure you’re fueled for success before you get on the court!   One of the keys to your game should be your nutrition and what you eat before a game to make sure you have the energy to get you to the final buzzer. Before a game or any workout you want to focus […]

As we start to approach the thick of the basketball season it’s important to remember that rest can be a critical component to your training schedule and to your performance. Rest days are critical to sports performance for a number of reasons; some for the body and others for the mind.   As you train […]

While others are looking to slim down, are you looking to bulk up?   For some athletes putting on some weight may help to give them an advantage by making them stronger both on and off the court. When thinking about gaining weight for performance it is very important to stick to the same healthy […]