It doesn’t matter “What she eats in a day” Those “What I Eat in a Day” posts are everywhere. They’re super popular and total click bate. And while I’m not a fan, I totally understand the appeal. There was a
It doesn’t matter “What she eats in a day”
Reach your “best body” goals in 2019
“Best Body” Goals in 2019 First things first – “eat less, move more” is not the answer. This is antiquated dieting advice that many people fall victim to when trying to change their bodies. Yes, even if weight loss is
Grocery Shopping in a City
Grocery Shopping in a City Grocery shopping- the chore you either love or absolutely despise. Dancers (and everyone for that matter) need food to fuel themselves, therefore making grocery shopping inevitable. In the suburbs grocery shopping is a simple task:
The Swan Lake Diet: Don’t fall into this trap.
If you’ve ever danced Swan Lake, you know that the entire ballet is quite an undertaking. There are very few parts that don’t require a ton of stamina and energy. Swan Lake requires you to really fuel yourself well and
Diet for Dancers – Food Tips with San Francisco Ballet’s Natasha Sheehan
Diet for Dancers with Natasha Sheehan The question of proper diet for dancers comes up quite often. What exactly should you be eating? The answer is unfortunately quite complex as the same foods do not work for all dancers. One
The great cake debate
Can Dancers Have their Cake and Eat It? Every time I present something on food or eating plans there are questions around sweets and treats. I know you enjoy sugar and maybe even the burst of energy it gives…before the
Diet for Dancers
Diet for Dancers One of the most common questions I get from dancers is what should I eat? While it’s so hard to give blanketed recommendations when it comes to nutrition, there are some overall recommendations that could serve you.
Why Dancer’s Eat Their Emotions
Dancer’s are Susceptible to Emotional Eating Many dancer’s who I work with fall into the category of emotional eater’s. This was my experience as well. Emotional eating was a big part of my story in dance and something I fell
Splendid Spoon – For when you have NO time to think about food.
Splendid Spoon Magic For dancers, some of the most common questions are about meal prep, quick meals and short cuts to healthy eating. I’m all about making healthy eating as simple as possible. There are times when it’s really just
Poor Diet and Injury in Dancers – Dancer Health Study Part I
Poor Diet and Injuries in Dancers Part 1 of the Nutrition in Dancers Study by Leah Brandstetter – The Whole Dancer Intern The training required to become a professional ballet dancer is rigorous. Competition is fierce, even while training, and