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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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Dancers’ top takeaways from leading sports nutrition conference

Revolutionizing Performance Nutrition was the theme of 2021’s symposium for the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) practice group. This subgroup of...

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How eating more, not less, leads to a healthy dancer weight

Dancers can feel like their weight is a tricky balance between staying toned but also having tremendous energy and strength. Being too thin...

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COVID 19 Nutrition Essentials to Boost Immune System and Fight Infection

As we enter an unprecedented time in which we need our immune systems to be performing at their peak to protect us...

Is intermittent fasting safe? Side effects of intermittent fasting

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Intermittent Fasting: What dancers need to know about this latest diet trend

Going through short voluntary periods of time without eating is part of many cultural and religious practices throughout the world and pose...

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Vitamin C in winter: Read this before you supplement

Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamin supplements taken by dancers internationally1, but this is a classic example of how...

secrets to energy and weight management dancers

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Why energy balance is the under appreciated secret to healthy weight and more energy

“I want more energy, lower injury risk and a healthy weight.” As a registered dietitian who has been working with elite level...

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Plant-based milk alternatives: What dancers need to know

The rise in popularity of non-dairy milk alternatives can be attributed to many diverse reasons, including increased awareness of their health benefits,...

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Your nutrition plan for YAGP Finals

Preparing for a competition at the level of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Finals requires dedication, rehearsal and discipline that is...

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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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Nutrition for your dance convention weekend

One of the best things you can do to maximize improvement at your dance convention or intensive is to fuel your body right....

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Told to diet? Don’t listen to your dance teacher.

Conflicting ideas are rampant in the lives of pre-teens and teens – they often hear completely different messages from the authority figures...

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Weekly dinners and menu planning for busy dancers

My job is to help nutrition clients meal plan for healthy lifestyle changes, but as a busy mom, I admit that endlessly...

Healthy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe for Halloween

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Giving delicious Halloween treats a healthier spin

I’m a nutritionist, but I admit that Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. What’s not to love about carving pumpkins, roasting...

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Protein Needs of Dancers: How Much, What Kind, and When?

Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to use powders, drinks, shakes or amino acid supplements or should they just eat...

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Getting the Right Start: Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas

Jump start your metabolism with these quick and easy breakfast ideas. By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD in collaboration with Jessica...

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Don’t Fear Carbs – Why They Can be a Dancer’s Best Friend

By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com Want better jump height, more endurance, improved brain function and better fat burning? Then...