How to Challenge The Food Police
The food police is a compilation of thoughts and messages that not only drive our food choices but also, judge them. As a dietitian, I’ve had my fair share of skeptical dancers and dance parents assume that I might police their mealtime choices. But this couldn’t be any further from the truth!
Read More…Dancers and discipline: a recipe for success or for disordered eating?
As a former dancer turned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I can attest to a few common traits that, for most dancers at some point in their training and careers, feel relatable. Self-discipline is one and preliminary research even suggests that a relationship exists between one’s degree of self-discipline and some forms of physical activity. For much of my teenage years and throughout my twenties, I could definitely relate. I never needed an external push to get to class, to cross-train, or…
Read More…‘What I Eat In A Day’ As A Dancer and Nutritionist
I bet I caught your attention. With over 15 billion views (and counting) on the hashtag, “What I Eat In A Day” vlogs are everywhere and dancers need to understand their impact. Oftentimes the intent is harmless. ‘What I Eat In A Day” vlogs are short-form videos that display everything a dancer eats throughout their day. Some include their dance schedules, along with how food fits into busy days of academics and cross-training routines. At a glance, the display of…
Read More…What are “fun” foods and can dancers eat them?
Restrictive dieting behaviors, whether obvious (like calorie counting) or subtle (like “clean” eating) strip the fun from food― turning eating experiences into math equations riddled with angst and guilt. As discussed in this article, however, even “fun foods” that are technically considered to be less nutrient-dense can (and should) be included in your dance fueling plan. What are “fun foods?” As part of the intuitive eating paradigm, the term “fun foods” is utilized when describing options that, when compared to…
Read More…Overcoming The Orthorexic Identity
What is The Orthorexic Identity? Dancers who experience a history of disordered eating, including orthorexia, commonly face the struggle of overcoming the orthorexic identity. Perhaps family members have labeled you as “the healthy one”. Or friends consider you the “good dancer” for eating “right” and keeping up with your demanding cross-training schedule. For dancers who are in the early stages of healing their relationships with food and body, it’s common to feel most relatable to an identity that has been…
Read More…Superfoods For Dancers
Superfoods are a buzzy topic in the New Year. But what actually deems a food to be a “superfood?” The Healthy Dancer® Functional Fuel technique identifies options to to refuel, rebuild and recover.
Read More…Food should be fun. Not stressful
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