Emily C. Harrison Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

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Recital nutrition: Fuel for the most important performances of your year

Professional dancers know the power of a good nutrition plan for a run of performances to boost performance while also reducing muscle...

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Dance Health

Five nutrition must-knows for dance students

Dancers have heard the importance of good nutrition. Your body is your instrument, and it needs fuel – the premium kind –...

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Dance Health

Top 10 tips for making cafeteria food work for a dancer’s body

School’s back! It is easy to make fun of cafeteria food or dismiss it entirely, but believe it or not, today’s school...

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Tips & Advice

Back to school: Who’s afraid of a nut-free classroom or studio? Not us!

Your guide to packing nut-free/dairy-free/gluten-free snacks. I’m a nutritionist and a former professional ballet dancer, but I’m also a mom of...

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Dance Health

Soy, Almond or Cow’s Milk: What’s best for dancers?

Sales of plant-based milks such as almond, soy and coconut are skyrocketing globally, while sales of cow’s milk continue to decline1,2. Cow’s...

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Get healthy with these back-to-school lunch ideas

As a busy mom of two dancers myself, I recognize that the lunch struggle is real. As a dietitian who works with...

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Dance Studio Owner

Creating a Healthy Atmosphere at the Studio

Teachers and directors care about their dancers’ health, but they also understand that dance is an aesthetic art form. Sometimes, having discussions...

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Dance Health

This new year, take ‘I’m too busy’ out of your vocabulary

This new year, take “I’m too busy” out of your vocabulary for healthier body and mind, and dive with your whole self...

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Dance Health

A delicious day’s worth of Calcium and Vitamin D, without any cow’s milk

Dancers can be deficient in Calcium and Vitamin D. Find out more: Adequate calcium is needed throughout one’s lifespan. We all know it is...

Choosing the best Nutrition Bars for dancers

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Nutrition Bars: How to Choose the Right One

Pre-wrapped or homemade bars can be a great choice for a quick and portable snack. With all the claims on the labels,...

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Dance Health

Making Healthy Changes Sustainable in the New Year

Finally lose those extra pounds by simply shifting the way we think about our food choices – No calorie counting required. By...

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Dance Health

Happy Valentine’s Day: Five red foods that are good for your heart

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD www.dancernutrition.com Dance Informa is celebrating heart health this Valentine’s Day by highlighting five red foods...