by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | 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, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | 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...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Nov 21, 2022 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
For busy bunheads, hunger often goes unnoticed during Nutcracker season as the holiday hustle and busy schedules overwhelm our daily routines. These unreliable appetite cues can make it challenging for dancers to fuel adequately on intense performance days. And...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | May 2, 2022 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Imagine this: You feel motivated to make the upcoming year your strongest one yet. But aside from your advancements in technique and artistry, you’ve picked up newfound diet advice from your fellow dance peers. Goals to “limit sugar,” “avoid dairy” and “eat clean”...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Dec 20, 2021 | Health & Body, Nutrition
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season, you’re not alone. This time of year, chaotic Nutcracker performance schedules and holiday festivities often provoke mixed emotions for ballet dancers. If you’re struggling to heal your relationship with food, it can...
by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Aug 31, 2021 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Fall is around the corner, and your virtual reality is about to change as more studios head back to in-person training. While at-home and hybrid models have challenged dancers throughout the pandemic, returning to the studio means more space, bigger moves, busier...
by Madeline Schrock | Sep 30, 2020 | Health & Body, Nutrition
Whether it’s cubed and roasted or puréed into a comforting soup, butternut squash takes center stage this fall. The flavorful seasonal favorite is an excellent nutritional choice for dancers. Here’s what’s packed into one serving: Getty Images...
by Jess Spinner | Aug 18, 2020 | Health & Body, Wellness
Having a strong, healthy and energized body isn’t just about what you eat and the time you spend dancing. Many nonfood factors can also have a big impact on self-assessment and body image. When you focus on additional forms of nourishment, instead of obsessing...