by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | Aug 18, 2026 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
Why does my appetite feel different when my schedule changes? —Paulene One day, you’re not dancing and feel insatiable all day long. The next, you’ve been rehearsing for hours but don’t feel the slightest bit hungry. What is happening? Appetite changes are common...
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 | Oct 27, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
My doctor told me that I’m iron deficient and suggested starting a supplement. Are there any changes I can make to my diet to help, or are supplements the only way? —Sarah Thanks for this great question, Sarah. Iron deficiency is not uncommon among dancers. It’s often...
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 Madeline Schrock For Dance Magazine | Apr 21, 2020 | Health, Health & Body, Nutrition
As we spend more time at home and less in the studio, many aspects of our routine simply aren’t up to us. In the midst of COVID-19–related shutdowns, some dancers may be struggling with their relationship to food, whether they’re feeling guilty about...