by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Sep 17, 2025 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
What are the best foods for recovery after intense training sessions? —Ella With the return of the dance season and the back-to-school rush, many dancers are jumping into longer rehearsals and heavier training schedules. This sudden increase in activity can cause the...
by Katie Slattery | Jul 30, 2025 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Training
Pushing yourself in ballet is normal. But have you ever noticed an extended period of time when you feel exhausted with no relief? While it’s typical to feel tired after a day of classes, maybe you aren’t performing at your usual level, or your body is feeling run...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Apr 18, 2025 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
I don’t feel hungry during the day, especially with a lot of rehearsals. However, in the evenings I can’t stop eating. Help! —Liv This is a struggle many dancers face, and it’s more common than you might think. When caught in the whirlwind of rehearsals and classes,...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jan 13, 2025 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
If I’m having a week of not dancing as much, should I eat less? —Bella Many dancers wonder whether their nutritional needs shift when they’re dancing less. It’s completely normal to have times when you’re not dancing as frequently—whether due to injury, travel, or...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Aug 15, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
What are the best foods for bone health? —Ellie Dancing at an elite level puts an above-average strain on your bones and increases the risk of bone-related injuries. You can implement a handful of strategies to help strengthen your bones, but first it’s important to...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jul 16, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
What is the best dessert replacement for dancers? —Timothy Dessert is a favorite topic of mine, Timothy, and it’s one I know many dancers struggle with. Fears around sugar are often to blame; many dancers believe they should omit sugar entirely from their desserts....
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jun 6, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
I am afraid of eating carbs like bread, pasta, etc. Are carbs necessary for dancers? —Olivia Thanks for this great question, Olivia. It’s one that underlines a major dilemma facing dancers: the harm of nutrition misinformation. With a barrage of food advice flooding...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | May 3, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
“I don’t like eating in the morning. What are some nutritious breakfast ideas for someone like me?” —Ana Breakfast is important, and not just because it fills your need for a morning refuel. Eating a morning meal helps you access the spectrum of nutrients you need for...