by Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS | Jul 3, 2023 | Health & Body, Nutrition, Pointe+, Summer Intensive Survival, Summer Intensives, Summer Study, Wellness
As you gear up for a busy summer filled with intensive training, rehearsals, and performances, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of a proactive eating plan. Adopting meal and snack strategies that support your training, especially while navigating a busy...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 14, 2015 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Nutrition
What kinds of foods should I eat for sustained energy? I don’t want to be weighed down, but I can’t dance when I’m hungry, either. — Cecilia It’s a tricky balance: Dancing while hungry can cause you to grow light-headed and become easily...
by Pointe Magazine | Jun 27, 2013 | Nutrition
This summer heat might leave you craving a cold snack after class to cool down. But did you know that reaching for an ice cream cone or a flavored slushie could actually make you feel hotter? Barry Swanson, a food scientist at Washington State University, recently...
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 Jennifer Stahl | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Happy August! Our new issue is out, and it’s chock full of great stories. My personal favorite to work on was The Dance Bag Diet in which top stars gave us a peek inside their daily snacking habits. Daniil Simkin turns out to be a bit of a cookie monster,...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Since you’re all avid Pointe readers, I’m sure you’ve heard us repeat it over and over: Healthy fats are essential to a dancer’s diet. Your body needs them to absorb vitamins, balance out hormones and make you feel full and satisfied. Winter...