Dance as an Artist

Meal prep involves setting aside time to prepare meals and snacks for the upcoming week, ensuring that you have nourishing options ready to go. While many dancers understand the importance of meal planning for health and performance. In this article, discover practical meal prep strategies for dancers to heal their relationship with food. Learn how to save time, reduce stress, and nourish your body with balanced meals and snacks tailored to your busy lifestyle.

Satisfaction is what I call the fourth macronutrient of a balanced plate. It’s that essential piece ensuring you fuel and nourish your body in a way that supports your relationship with food. For most, however, it’s often overlooked. This blog post dives into why satisfaction matters, how it plays a role in your performance, and how you can identify more satisfying options at meals.

While going home for the holidays is normal for busy dancers, it often presents challenges. The key lies in creating routine while making room for flexibility— much of what we master in The Healthy Dancer®— without the stress of extremes or obsessing over food and movement. In this blog post, we’ll discuss strategies for dancers looking to maintain supportive eating and movement habits while at home for the Holidays.

Meal planning involves setting time aside to plan your day’s or week’s meals and snacks. In this guide, we’ll break down how to effectively meal plan for your schedule, focusing on the key nutrients dancers need, how to create balanced meals, and tips to maximize your meal plan efficiency.

A large part of learning how to eat intuitively involves raising body self-awareness. Learning how to eat intuitively also teaches us about the importance of compassionate self-care.