The Best Milk for Dancers: Dairy vs. Dairy-Free Alternatives
From soy to oat to cashew, dancers today have endless options. Curious whether plant-based milk or dairy is the better choice? What if you’re lactose intolerant? This guide breaks down nutrition, taste, and performance benefits so you can find the option that best supports your dancing and your health.
Read More…Healthy School Lunches: A Guide For Dancers
Packing school lunches for dancers doesn’t have to be stressful. The key is balance: meals that provide energy for training, support focus in the classroom and studio. This guide walks you through dancer-friendly lunch strategies, including the bento box method for variety, and highlights practical snack swaps. Whether your dancer is adventurous or picky, these lunch ideas will help fuel both their artistry and athleticism.
Read More…Nutrition Without Obsession
The Healthy Dancer® centers around Nutrition without Obsession to build a healthy relationship with food while freeing oneself from rigid rules and diet culture pressure. Only then can tools like the nutrition facts label be used in a supportive, non-restrictive way. In this post, you’ll learn when labels can help you fuel for performance, when to set them aside, and how to integrate them into your choices without losing flexibility or joy in eating.
Read More…Dancers and Bone Health: 5 Steps to Stronger Bones
Strong bones are essential for every dancer, but they don’t just happen on their own. From fueling adequately to embracing fats and understanding your set point weight, this guide breaks down five essential steps dancers can take to support long-term bone health and reduce injury risk.
Read More…Nutrition for Dancers: Your Training Diet
When it comes to a dancer’s schedule, training takes up the bulk of time. While some dancers might be in the studio 4–5 hours per week, others can log up to 30 hours of dancing weekly. Whether you’re dancing a few hours or committing to a full-time training schedule, your body needs consistent nourishment to support this demand. That’s where your training diet comes in.
Read More…How Can Dancers Eat Healthy When Traveling?
Whether you’re heading on holiday, vacationing with family, or traveling on tour, staying nourished and grounded can feel surprisingly challenging, especially for dancers who rely on routine. Even for the seasoned intuitive eater, stepping away from familiar surroundings can stir up discomfort around food, movement, and self-care. Let’s explore how dancers can stay fueled and feel good while traveling.
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