As a dancer, I want to be healthy and in shape, but I have so many cravings and no willpower around food! What are some tips for dancers to eat a healthy and balanced diet? In my work as a dietitian for dancers, I often see dancers strive for a “perfect” diet to unlock their […]
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Meet Rachel Fine
For over a decade, I’ve been educating dancers about how to achieve a healthy lifestyle without dieting and restrictive food rules. It’s my mission to support dancers along their journeys in redefining what it means to be The Healthy Dancer®. So, you’re a dancer? Yep! I started at age 6, but it was at age […]
Supplements for Dancers
For the most updated version of this post, please visit www.DanceNutrition.com! Do dancers need supplements? A 2022 review that analyzed 84 different studies concluded that “vitamin and mineral supplementation provides little to no benefit” in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, or death. The study suggests only a small benefit in reducing the incidence of cancer (particularly […]
Nutrition for Vegan and Vegetarian Dancers
Dancers: Are you interested in adding more plants to your plate? Or, if you’re a vegan dancer, are you unsure about whether or not your diet is incorporating all of the necessary components for both your health and your performance? Here’s a quick guide of resources from my blog DanceNutrition.com to learn more about whether […]
Define a Healthy Body Weight
For the most updated version of this post, please visit www.DanceNutrition.com! Are you a professional dancer or pre-professional dance student who wants to learn more about the ideal weight of a dancer? Have you been relying on an ideal height and weight chart to dictate your goals? If yes, then keep reading. Ideal body weights […]