Navigating your grocery aisles can be intimidating. Endless options of any one type or brand of food can be daunting. As dancers continue to experience financial strain throughout the current global pandemic, access to quality food options is made even more stressful. But how can dancers continue to fuel optimally despite these obstacles? Here are 3 key steps…
Read More...Sustainable Cross-Training for Dancers
Has your dance teacher suggested that you cross-train? Perhaps, it was a suggestion to strength train? With a rigorous dance schedule, this may seem like a daunting task. This article teaches dancers about building a sustainable cross-training routine to enhance their dance training. What is Cross-Training? Cross-training involves the intentional act of engaging in multiple […]
Read More...Meet Christina
I am SUPER excited to introduce you to the newest member of the TTP team! Christina Chagaris graduated from Montclair State University with a BS in Nutrition and Food Science Dietetics concentration with a minor in Sports Nutrition.
Read More...A Dancer’s Diet: Build the Perfect Trail Mix
Smart snacking is key to a dancer’s energy throughout the day. As a result, dancers often rely on convenient, packable, and non-perishable options. But sometimes, misguided food fears can make the concept of snacking tough to implement. To better understand why trail mix is a great snack option for dancers, let’s break it down.
Read More...Meet The TTP RDs-2-Be’s!
I am so excited to introduce you to the newest students of the TTP team! Caitlin and Abby are both former dancers turned dietetic majors. Both Caitlin and Abby cannot wait to share their favorite tips and experiences on DanceNutrition.com!
Read More...Plant-Based Diets- An ultimate guide for dancers
Eating “plant-based” has emerged to be a trending food topic within the past few years. Many choose to omit animal products from their diet because this way of eating is environmentally sustainable and promotes animal welfare. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, balanced vegan and vegetarian diets are able to provide health benefits at any life stage; even for athletes.
Read More...Meet Kylie
Meet Kylie! I am SUPER excited to introduce you all to the newest member of the TTP team! Kylie Mignone is currently a Senior dietetics major at Bradley University. Kylie cannot wait to share her favorite recipes, tips, experiences as a dietetic student, and SO much more.
Read More...5 Actionable Tips to Build a Better Body Image, By Catherine Drury
To consistently dance and perform at your best, you need to have a working relationship with your body. Asking someone to love their body is often unrealistic (though it can be a goal!). However, a certain level of body acceptance is necessary to achieve the physical- and artistic- success required of dancers. Though it takes time, let’s discuss 5 tips to build a better body image:
Read More...Reclaiming My Ballet Body, By Colleen M. Werner
Featured writer Colleen Werner explains how her journey to food- and body- healing shaped her #BoPoBallerina movement.
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