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Melissa
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,...
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Melissa
Apr 222 min read
fueling your summer dance program: why a flexible nutrition plan is essential
Picture this: it's the peak of summer, the studio feels like an oven, and you're drenched in sweat. You're only halfway through the day, but
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Melissa
Feb 63 min read
essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?
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Melissa
Dec 19, 20234 min read
recovery nutrition: nurture your artistry
The curtain has fallen on another mesmerizing holiday performance season. You’re now caught in a whirlwind of emotions—elation from the appl
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Melissa
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
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Melissa
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
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Melissa
Oct 16, 20233 min read
I'm injured... now what?
As we find ourselves getting deeper into Nutcracker season, the stage is set for both seasoned performers and budding talents to shine. Howe
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Melissa
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
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Melissa
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
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Melissa
Jun 28, 20233 min read
embracing true health: beyond body weight
Understanding the intricate relationship between nutrients, performance, and the demands of dance and athleticism is crucial. However, let’s
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Melissa
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
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Melissa
Jan 3, 20234 min read
inflammation: the good, the bad, the ugly
Inflammation, it comes with the job right? Swollen feet after a long day in pointe shoes, swollen + sore muscles from repeating new choreogr
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Melissa
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."...
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Melissa
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...
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