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Chocolate….Is it all bad?

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com The holidays are nearly upon us. With them comes an abundance of delicious high...

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Should Dancers Avoid Milk?

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com Food trends come and go, and the latest fad involves avoiding or limiting dairy. ...

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Five Super Foods for Dancers

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com It’s no accident that all five of these top foods are fruits and vegetables....

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Eating Right on a Dancer’s Budget

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD I don’t know any dancers who have money to throw away. Here are a few...

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Hydration for Dancers

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD Even mild dehydration can affect performance. Staying hydrated is extremely important to a dancer’s performance...

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Summer Skin Care

By Christine Dion of Mode Dion Summer is here in full swing and now it’s time to adjust your makeup colors for...

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A Dietitian’s Top 10 Tips for Lowering Cancer Risk

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD 1. Eat more vegetables I can’t stress the importance of this strongly enough. Aim for...

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Healthcare for Dancers

Part 2: Obama Care, What Does it all Mean? By Stephanie Wolf. Right now, the nation is on the brink of historical...

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Healthcare Solutions for Dancers

Part 1: Getting Insured. By Stephanie Wolf. A dancer’s ability to work and earn income is dependent on optimal health and physical...

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Energy Balance?

We always hear about the importance of what you eat, but could when you eat be just as important? By Emily C....

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Anorexia Epidemic?

La Scala dancer fired after speaking out about anorexia. By Rebecca Martin. As a ballet dancer, the pressure is always on. Get...

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What is the Glycemic Index and What Can it Do For You?

By Emily Cook Harrison MS, RD, LD. The Glycemic Index is a tool that gives a numerical value to a specific amount...

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Dancing Through Pregnancy

By Laura Di Orio. For dancers, who are so in control of their body and used to being intensely self-focused, the idea...

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There’s gluten in that….don’t panic!

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. One of the things we can be assured of is that there will always be...

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100 Calorie Snack Ideas: Dancers need fuel!

By Emily Harrison MS, RD, LD. Have a 100-200 calorie snack before class or rehearsal to give you energy, but not weigh...

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Fresh Start Makeup Tips

From Christine Dion of Mode Dion Start the year off fresh. Now is the time to review your makeup tools, clean out...

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Real Life Nutrition for the New Year

Commit to eating better this New Year. Here are some tips and ideas to help you stick to your New Year’s resolution...

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Bone Health for Dancers

Nutrition recommendations for preventing and recovering from bone breaks, stress reactions, or stress fractures. By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD With...

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Protein Needs of Dancers

How much, what kind, and when? By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to...

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Don’t Stress

Stress, dance and diet. By Paul Vander Straaten What is stress? According to Dr. Tamara Hunter*, “stress is the emotional, mental and...

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Yoga for Dancers

By Jessica Innes. De-stress and Stretch Out – two things dancers need a good dose of! The inspiring choreographer Mia Michaels articulately...