To reduce inflammation after a tough dance class or performance, it’s generally recommended to avoid foods that are known to promote inflammation in the body. Some common culprits include: #1. Processed foods Highly processed foods often contain unhealthy fats, sugars and additives that can contribute to inflammation. This includes fast food, packaged snacks and sugary […]

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They’re delicious, they’re sweet, they’re beautifully blue, and easy to pack as a quick and easy snack. But did you know that adding blueberries to your diet could help you become a more focused and successful dancer? Blueberries are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients can have various health benefits that can help […]

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Too much stress has come from the misinformation out there about how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. This information deluge on diet tricks is heightened in the dance world. As a dietitian for dancers for the past 11 years, and a former professional dancer myself, I’ve seen the real-life damage that these […]

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Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamin supplements taken by dancers internationally1, but this is a classic example of how a little of a vitamin is essential but excess is detrimental. Dancers need to know the facts around this popular supplement. Vitamin C is prevalent in all fruits and vegetables, including the skins […]

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For many dancers, the end-of-year performances are a critical time to be seen and demonstrate what you have achieved, but it’s also a time to enjoy all that hard work and get out there and shine. It’s hard to shine when you are exhausted and fatigued, so this is all about how to use food […]

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At a recent Atlanta Ballet performance, I was amazed at the level of athleticism, endurance and power that today’s classical and contemporary choreography requires. One minute, dancers are barefoot flinging themselves into acrobatic contortions, and the next minute, they are doing partnered pirouettes in grande plié. All of this requires the right kinds of strategically-timed […]

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My daughter is now taking five dance classes a week, so at a recent visit to her pediatrician, I asked about testing for vitamin D deficiency. Our physician stated that in most cases she doesn’t even bother with the test because in the over 30 years she has been practicing medicine, the majority of her […]

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These five foods have the nutrition chops to actually earn the title “superfoods”. There’s substantial research to back up health claims, they’re tried and true staples of today’s ultra endurance athletes, and they’ve been used safely for millennia in cultures all around the globe. Plus, they’re easy to incorporate in a busy lifestyle and don’t […]

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It’s dance concert time! Many non-dancers might not realise how much energy it takes to get through performances requiring dancing in multiple pieces with many costume changes. Since dancers are performing athletes, there are many factors to consider when choosing the right pre-show foods. Here are just a few to limit or avoid and some […]

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There is something about warm weather, swim suits and beach season that motivates us to stick to our healthy lifestyle goals like nothing else. As the weather starts to warm up, here are six realistic tips to get you in shape the right way while feeling body positive. #1. Set small cross-training goals that are […]

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