by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Oct 27, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
My doctor told me that I’m iron deficient and suggested starting a supplement. Are there any changes I can make to my diet to help, or are supplements the only way? —Sarah Thanks for this great question, Sarah. Iron deficiency is not uncommon among dancers. It’s often...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Sep 26, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
With a new company contract underway, I’ve found myself a bit too reliant on caffeine to get me through. Is there a maximum caffeine limit for dancers? —Abby Thanks for this great question! Caffeine is a tricky topic, especially considering the realities of a hectic...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | May 26, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Is a raw food diet healthy? I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about it, but worried that it won’t help me as a dancer. —Anonymous Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD. Photo courtesy Fine. Thank you for this great question. It comes at a perfect time—we often see dieting...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Feb 10, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
I’ve been eating dessert basically every day to hopefully reduce my cravings for it, but I haven’t had much luck. I feel like I’m constantly craving sugar, and it feels like I have no willpower. Help! —Carly Thank you for this great question, Carly. Sugar...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Nov 21, 2022 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
One topic that has been confusing me a lot recently has been whether I should be drinking low-fat or full-fat milk or not drinking it at all. Most people say that you should drink low-fat milk to avoid the unhealthy fat, others say that drinking the full-fat milk...