Lean beef, pork, skinless chicken and turkey are all healthy sources of protein and contain tyrosine, an amino acid that assists brain activity and may also improve your mood. Lean meats are also a good source of vitamin B12, which helps to energize and may even combat conditions like insomnia and depression. 7. Eggs. Another protein-packed food.
The average NBA career is about 4.5 years, leaving many players with the same question. Though salaries have increased exponentially over the past 25 years and the buzz of the 2010 free-agent bonanza dominates the summer headlines, the importance of planning for life after basketball has not changed.
A professional games under NBA regulations last a minimum of 48 minutes (4 quarters of 12 minutes), while under FIBA regulations last a minimum of 40 minutes (4 quarters of 10 minutes). After the ending of the four mandatory quarters, if the game is tied, it will go on a number of overtime quarters until a team surpasses the other in terms of points scored.