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 | Mar 25, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Are there foods that can help prevent or alleviate muscle cramps while you dance? —Clare If you’re experiencing muscle cramps, then chances are you’re struggling to access your full range of motion. Despite there being limited research that supports a direct...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Feb 27, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Should dancers be including supplements as part of their meal plans? —Sienna It’s common for dancers to wonder whether or not to add supplements to their meal plans. Dancers, as athletes, require more energy and nutrients to support the physical demands of their art....
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Jan 24, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Summer Study
Nerves and anxiety run high on audition days. Add a hectic commute or a long day of multiple audition classes, and eating can take a backseat to other priorities. For many dancers, the stress of auditions also comes alongside pressures to achieve specific body goals....
by Stephanie Kramer | Dec 21, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Federica Bona, a member of the Czech National Ballet, began following a vegetarian diet when she was 11 years old. At 13, she became vegan. She was deeply concerned about animal welfare, and later felt veganism was also better for her own health and the health of the...
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 Crystal Nicholls | Nov 27, 2023 | Features, Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Can the foods we eat impact how quickly we recover from injuries? You may be surprised to learn the answer. Many dancers recognize that injury is an inevitable part of their careers, but they aren’t always equipped to overcome the setback it can cause. According to...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Nov 20, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Wellness
I’ve been hearing a lot about intermittent fasting; do you think it would benefit dancers? —Emily Intermittent fasting has gained popularity among dancers over the years. There are a variety of types of intermittent fasts, but generally, the approach involves an...