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 Madeline Schrock | Sep 24, 2014 | Health & Body, Nutrition
This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of Pointe. This fall, head to the pumpkin patch to score a nutritious snack. Pumpkin seeds are perfect for roasting, and they’re packed with magnesium, which plays a role in energy production and...
by Madeline Schrock | Jul 31, 2014 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Wellness
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. As a dancer, you know you should drink plenty of water, but do you know why? It keeps nearly all of the body’s major systems in working order. And if they’re not functioning...
by Madeline Schrock | May 31, 2014 | Company Life
5-Minute Pilates Pilates has long been a go-to warm-up for ballet dancers, promising longer, stronger muscles and a more powerful, connected core. Experienced practitioners can even whiz through the beginning mat series—a group of 18 exercises—in just 10...
by Madeline Schrock | May 31, 2014 | Company Life
Pilates has long been a go-to warm-up for ballet dancers, promising longer, stronger muscles and a more powerful, connected core. Experienced practitioners can even whiz through the beginning mat series—a group of 18 exercises—in just 10 to 12 minutes. But if you only...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Sep 3, 2013 | Nutrition, Profiles
Start off the season on a healthy note this fall: Have some trout, one of the healthiest fish you can include in your diet. It’s filled with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, and also has low levels of contaminants like mercury. Try this recipe for Baked Trout...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 3, 2010 | Company Life
What do you eat? I never know what to eat when I have super busy days of classes and rehearsals and don’t have time for a real meal. I feel like I always end up eating a box of cereal all day or something. — Daniella, 18, NY I have a lot of days like this, too. What I...
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,...
