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Sep 34 min read

snack prep is a must for dancers: tips for fueling performance

You're racing from your last rehearsal of the day to your teaching gig across town where you'll spend the next 4.5 hours teaching young,...

Feb 63 min read

essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine

Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?

Nov 8, 20233 min read

performance nutrition: protein

Protein is a crucial component of a dancer's diet. It not only provides the energy needed to keep up with rigorous training and performances

Oct 31, 20233 min read

too busy to eat?

Life as a dancer is a whirlwind of activity, from early morning rehearsals to late-night performances, leaving little time for those all-imp

Sep 19, 20233 min read

fueling excellence: energy requirements for dancers

Did you know that the energy requirements (often stated in calorie numbers) you see listed for the average person, or even the average athle

Jul 19, 20233 min read

popping the pill: nutritional implications of birth control for dancers

The recent availability of an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill has sparked discussions about its accessibility and the nutritional

Jun 14, 20232 min read

unlock the power of macronutrients: the mighty carbohydrate

In this blog post series, we'll dive into "The Big Three" macronutrients and explore how they support your performance nutrition. Today, we’

May 23, 20239 min read

battle of the bars: my protein bar review

Protein bars have become a popular snack option for people who lead busy lifestyles or are always on-the-go. In this review, I’ll take a clo

Sep 30, 20204 min read

Hydration Station

Did you know that a majority of people are living their days in a dehydrated state? Dehydration is defined as "loss or removal of water."...

Sep 11, 20202 min read

Smart Snacking

It's 1:45pm and you have just enough time to stuff some food into your mouth that, hopefully, will give you enough energy for the...