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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,...
Melissa
Sep 3, 20244 min read
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essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?
Melissa
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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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
Melissa
Nov 8, 20233 min read
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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
Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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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
Melissa
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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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
Melissa
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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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’
Melissa
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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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
Melissa
May 23, 20239 min read
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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."...
Melissa
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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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...
Melissa
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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