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Dancer–Food Relationship Basics

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What exactly is a food relationship and why does it matter? Simply put: the way you’re relating to food is your “food relationship.” It may seem like something weird to think about or talk about, but revising food relationships is

Jess Spinner April 4, 2023 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Health Opinions in Dance 4 Comments Read more

The Importance of Nutrition for Dancers

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The importance of nutrition for dancers is undeniable and will always hold great importance. You’re using your body at the level of an elite athlete. The fuel you choose is going to determine how well your instrument performs.  Eating enough

Jess Spinner April 15, 2021May 19, 2021 Nutrition for Dancers 2 Comments Read more

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

We All Face Cravings… Eat what you crave. Don’t try to ignore your food cravings; that makes it nearly impossible to deal with them. If you instead give into your cravings consistently, the foods you crave with be less special.

Jess Spinner October 28, 2020January 27, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Nutrition for Dancers: What you really need to know

Nutrition for Dancers: What you really need to know

Nutrition for Dancers is an important topic but you don’t have to be an expert in nutrition to reach your personal best body. Hopefully you find that reassuring.

Jess Spinner May 9, 2020June 17, 2021 Health Opinions in Dance, Nutrition for Dancers 6 Comments Read more

Eat with Ease during Quarantine

Eat with Ease during Quarantine

Creating your Custom Dancer’s Meal Plan You have very specific needs as a dancer and in our current situation, being intentional with food is going to support you in so many ways. By making healthy, intentional choices you’re going to

Jess Spinner April 22, 2020January 1, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

4 “P’s” of Healthier Eating

4 “P’s” of Healthier Eating

Here are your 4 P’s to Healthier Eating: PLANTS PLANNING PREP PLATING Watch the video for more: Or Read: Plants Most people don’t get enough vegetables. You know you should be eating lot’s of veggies but unless eating them is

Jess Spinner January 30, 2020April 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Never make another weight loss resolution

Never make another weight loss resolution

It’s time to end it. Break up with those dieting and weight loss resolutions. Just say g’bye. More than 95% of the time they lead to feelings of disappointment and failure. A few months into a new year and you’re

Jess Spinner December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

Make Energy Fudge with Jenelle Manzi

Jenelle Manzi Fudge

Interviewing Jenelle Manzi of New York City Ballet and hearing her approach to indulgent foods was so inspiring. It is possible to eat sweets especially when you make them “indulgent AND functional”. Sweets that can help your body and dancing?

Jess Spinner June 13, 2018July 26, 2018 Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Jenelle Manzi on Indulgent, Functional Food

Jenelle Manzi on Indulgent, Functional Food

I consider New York City Ballet to be one of the most impressive companies around. It’s the company I grew up watching since I was just a train ride away on Long Island. The dancers who work there are elite

Jess Spinner April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Nutrition for Dancers 3 Comments Read more

Grocery Shopping on a Dancer’s Salary

Grocery Shopping on a Dancer’s Salary

Before we dive into grocery shopping, lets erase the mindset that you’re a “starving” artist. Both literally and figuratively this idea doesn’t serve you. If that’s the mentality then you’re living in a place of lack and that’s not going

Jess Spinner April 6, 2018January 1, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more
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