by Suzannah Friscia | Mar 12, 2015 | Nutrition
What is a “superfood,” and is there really such a thing? Though it’s misleading to think that one food can give you all the nutrition you need, superfoods are typically described as offering multiple nutrients and potential health benefits. A recent...
by Madeline Schrock | Feb 1, 2015 | Health & Body, Nutrition
This story originally appeared in the February/March 2015 issue of Pointe. On February 14, you’re likely to nosh on chocolate. But here are five dancer-friendly reasons to enjoy one to two small squares of dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao daily....
by Suzannah Friscia | Dec 21, 2014 | Nutrition
This winter, as you juggle busy rehearsal schedules, Nutcracker performances and New Year’s plans, it’s important to stay health-conscious to fight off those nasty seasonal colds that can slow you down. Try these foods to give your immune system a boost,...
by Joseph Carman | Mar 31, 2010 | Company Life
Dancers are highly disciplined by nature. But young performers sometimes fall into bad habits without even realizing it. Or they focus so completely on getting results that they simply ignore the consequences. Take a look at our list of all-too-common risky...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jan 25, 2010 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Lychee fruit packs a mighty nutritional punch. Popular for its health-boosting powers, lychee’s taste and texture is similar to that of a grape, but a little sweeter and juicier. Plus, they are only 6 calories apiece. Nutrients Just three small lychees fulfill...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Jan 25, 2010 | Company Life
Although bruises are a common side effect of intense rehearsals, they aren’t exactly the most fetching onstage accessories. Luckily, most dancers already carry a quick, easy remedy in their dance bags: arnica. The same gel you use to help combat sore muscles also...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 23, 2009 | Company Life
When Washington Ballet apprentice Corey Landolt felt a pinch in his lower back while rehearsing a pas de deux from Coppélia last season, he didn’t waste any time dealing with what could have become a painful inflammation. “Just as I was lowering my partner from a...
by Pointe Magazine | Nov 23, 2009 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Pointe spoke with Roberta Anding, sports dietitian for Houston Ballet, about the biggest nutrition mistakes dancers don’t realize they’re making. 1. Being afraid of foods that are filling or cause temporary bloating. Nutrient-dense, moderate-calorie foods,...