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.
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.
Switching up the Viral Cottage Cheese Bowl
The cottage cheese bowl was created to provide a high protein and lower carb option for individuals looking to get loads of protein in their diet. Here is my version of the infamous cottage cheese bowl and different ways you can spice it up!