by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN, CEDS-C | May 3, 2024 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+
“I don’t like eating in the morning. What are some nutritious breakfast ideas for someone like me?” —Ana Breakfast is important, and not just because it fills your need for a morning refuel. Eating a morning meal helps you access the spectrum of nutrients you need for...
by Pointe Magazine | Apr 8, 2020 | Nutrition
When Ballet West dancer Jordan Richardson Fry isn’t in the studio, she’s running her side business, Ballerina Baker, creating extravagant cakes for weddings across Salt Lake City. You can read all about Fry’s burgeoning business here. But you...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Although performance weeks are the highlight of the season, they can be tricky to get through. Opening night is filled with excitement and adrenaline. But as you repeat the performance night after night, it becomes ever more difficult to find that same energy. One...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
For most dancers, when it comes to cooking, they want three things: something easy, something healthy, something tasty. Miami City Ballet principal Jennifer Kronenberg has just the thing: asian garlic salmon. It’s her go-to recipe for weekday dinners. “My...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Long days in the studio or theater require lots of water to prevent dehydration—and tasty snacks to stay energized! Try this recipe for muesli muffins from the Royal Danish Ballet’s multi-talented Shelby Elsbree: “Nuts and fruits can get monotonous....
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Put down the Pop-Tart. Loading up on healthy fuel in the morning will lead to much more productive day in the studio. Ballet Memphis dancer Stephanie Mei Hom, who loves to cook—and eat!—likes to wake up to a boost of nutrients and antioxidants....
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Nutrition
Some mornings, the only thing I want to eat is an ice cream sundae. (Okay, maybe most mornings.) A healthier option? A yogurt parfait. With some maple syrup and crunchy granola, this recipe from Pointe’s favorite dancer-chef, Shelby Elsbree, hits the spot no...