Led by Dio Miranda, and with the support of coaches, parents, and teachers alike, next week the students of ATA CP will embark on the "Belly/Brain Experiment". This will be a five-day lesson exploring the effect of different types of foods on the mental, physical and emotional state of the athlete's body.
We will begin Tuesday with the more unfavorable meal choices – donuts, fried chicken, soda, various candies – move into Wednesday as a normal meal day at CP; on Thursday we will provide a plethora of healthier options – fresh fruit and vegetables, juices, roast chicken and beef and mixed nuts (basically, a normal day at CP). Friday, Dio will spend an hour discussing the benefits and detriments of sugars, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and how the students felt – physically, mentally and emotionally – Monday through Friday.
This experiment is by no means mandatory; no one will be forced to consume anything they do not wish to consume. The goal is to encourage our student athletes to be mindful and aware of how certain types of foods shape their attitude and behavior both in academics and on the court.
We will announce the “Belly Brain Experiment” to the students this Friday.