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 Amy Brandt | Aug 16, 2017 | Ask Amy, Health & Body, Nutrition
Are there foods that are helpful for building bone density? —Cait You’re smart to ask, since several factors put female dancers at risk of low bone density. While any form of weight-bearing activity, including ballet, will help build bone mass, excessive...
by Pointe Magazine | Jun 16, 2013 | Company Life
With sun-up to sun-down summer intensive hours approaching, remember that there are some vitamins you can’t get from snacks and meals alone. Researchers have found that athletes who train indoors have low levels of vitamin D due to lack of sunlight. Vitamin D...