by Natalie Caamano | Oct 1, 2009 | Health, Nutrition
When energy bars hit the market 15 years ago, they quickly became a go-to snack for dancers. But soon they gained a bad reputation—with up to 300 calories per bar and high-fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient, many brands were basically candy bars in...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Everybody seems crazy for kale right now. Some experts even argue that it’s the superfood of superfoods. One cup has only 33 calories, but contains over 100 percent of your daily value of vitamin C, 200 percent of vitamin A, 10 percent each of folate and...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
You might not have heard, but today’s a holiday: It’s national pancake day! To celebrate, we’re sharing Miami City Ballet principal Tricia Albertson’s recipe for whole wheat blueberry oatmeal pancakes. “I love this recipe because it...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Between Nutcracker and holiday madness, it’s all too easy to wear your body down and become vulnerable to colds. The moment we start sneezing, most of us instinctively reach for a glass of orange juice. A better bet? Grab a kiwi! One cup of the fruit has 273...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
After a challenging day in the studio, how do you refuel? BalletMet’s Kerri Riccardi cooks up some stuffed peppers. Her recipe’s filled with a nutritious mix of veggies and protein. Ingredients: 4 bell peppers of any color ½ cup brown rice 3 hot...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Fall has officially arrived. With Thanksgiving just one month away and Christmas two months away, cold-weather cravings have kicked into high gear. And yet Nutcracker looms right around the corner. Luckily, one of my favorite dancers, Shelby Elsbree of the Royal...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
With so much information on nutrition out there, deciding on what constitutes a healthy diet can be a little confusing, especially for dancers who need to consume enough food to fuel a day of dancing. The effect of too little nourishment can become evident early in...
