The Protein Powder Dancers Can Feel Good About
Protein is important to have consistently throughout the day, but understanding how much you need as a dancer is the key to muscle growth and recovery. Working with a dietitian to help find what sufficient protein looks for you will play a crucial role to enhancing your performance. My job is to guide you to know how much and what to purchase in order to meet your goals and nutrition needs. Drink Wholesome is a brand that is trusted, works, and allows those with GI concerns have an option to optimize their nutrition to the fullest.
Summer Dance Intensive Nutrition: 6 Areas to Focus on for Fueling Successfully
For many, summertime is a time for vacations and relaxation, however for a dancer, summertime may include weeks of intense training. Summer intensives for dancers are an important part of dance culture because it’s a time for networking, refining technique, and learning new choreography or styles of dance. As exciting as these weeks are, it’s easy to be caught up in the fast-paced environment and forget one of the most important things, which is to fuel yourself.
Top 5 Pre-Packaged Protein Shake Recommendations by a Registered Dietitian and Why
It's the post-season for many young dancers, but it won’t be long until they are in pre-season before spring rehearsals and recitals start. Post-season is a time period where dancers usually take a break or are training a little less, which is important for recovery and mental health. However, just because it’s a break, it doesn’t mean that appropriate nutrition doesn’t apply. One of the biggest components of nutrition I push as a dance dietitian is ensuring dancers are getting enough protein during the post-season. This encourages muscle maintenance, which is essential for when dance classes start to pick up again in mid-late winter.
5 Ways to Use Halloween Candy to Your Active Child’s Advantage
Especially for families with children in sports, diet can be critical when it comes to performance and growth, so knowing how to use nutrition as a tool can be helpful for your active child’s success. This blog aims to offer creative ways for your child to enjoy their Halloween candy while still aligning with their sport-related goals.
Supporting Your Dancer Nutritionally Through Holiday Pre-Season
Your child is involved in a unique sport and art form that requires a unique type of fueling compared to some other types of sports. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your dancer is being fueled properly through Holiday Pre-Season (aka: Nutcracker Season).