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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Winter has set in. Now’s the time to assess your winter diet and see what foods you can incorporate to help boost your immunity and ward off nasty colds and flus.  Citrus fruits Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for immune function. They can help strengthen […]

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The holidays are upon us, and for many dancers, that means a break in terms of schedule and dancing. That break can be welcome, but we do want to come back in the new year feeling healthy and strong still. Here are Dance Informa’s top 10 holiday dos and don’ts for keeping the body healthy. […]

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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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The summer holidays are about to start, and the weather is heating up. It’s always important to soak in the slower summer days and give yourself a break during the holidays. But this year especially, after such a tough year of COVID restrictions and ups and downs, we all deserve it! Plus, the summer break […]

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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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Dancers can feel like their weight is a tricky balance between staying toned but also having tremendous energy and strength. Being too thin can increase injury risk, decrease energy and power performance. Do dancers need to diet? My response as a former professional dancer myself and as a dietitian who has worked with some of the best dancers […]

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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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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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