by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Mar 29, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
The benefits of adding plants to your plate are vast. Whether you’re a vegan or vegetarian dancer (or neither), plant-based snacks can offer a unique mix of enriching ingredients without compromising nutrition or flavor. With a focus on balance and practicality, your...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jan 19, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
What are the best snacks to have on hand for quick energy boosts between dance classes or rehearsals? —Clare Even if they make an effort to eat regular meals throughout the day, many dancers struggle with energy slumps during long hours in the studio. While there may...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Dec 12, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
After giving your all onstage, it’s time to replenish your body with the nutrients it needs to recover. But for many ballet dancers, nutrition takes a backseat after the curtain goes down. Long commutes, work, or homework often get in the way of a dancer’s ability to...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Aug 17, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
I’ve been attempting to shift my relationship with food, but, in full transparency, I am noticing weight fluctuations and gains. Is this normal? Is it possible to work toward a better relationship with food without gaining weight? —Katy Thanks for this...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jul 26, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
I love breakfast cereal and have since I was a child. But it never fills me. Do you have suggestions on how to include cereal as part of a meal without feeling hungry shortly after? —Emily Thanks for this great question, Emily. As a fellow cereal lover, I recognize...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jul 3, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Intensives, Summer Study, Wellness
As you gear up for a busy summer filled with intensive training, rehearsals, and performances, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of a proactive eating plan. Adopting meal and snack strategies that support your training, especially while navigating a busy...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jun 21, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
An understanding of nutrition science is fundamental to a ballet dancer’s performance and, arguably, just as important as building technique and crafting artistry. But when it comes to learning about nutrition, most dancers don’t know where to start. To support your...
by Haley Hilton | Jan 6, 2020 | Career, Health & Body, Nutrition
It’s that time of year when cold weather and busy performance schedules have you craving delicious comfort foods. To help make winter cooking less daunting, we’re sharing three professional dancers’ favorite recipes. For added confidence that these...