To reduce inflammation after a tough dance class or performance, it’s generally recommended to avoid foods that are known to promote inflammation...
Winter has set in. Now’s the time to assess your winter diet and see what foods you can incorporate to help boost your...
The summer holidays are about to start, and the weather is heating up. It’s always important to soak in the slower summer...
Never before has society been so fixated on germs and immunity. Well never fear, these foods and supplements will boost your immunity...
As a dietitian for dancers and a former professional dancer myself, I get lots of e-mails. Many of these questions are about...
This new year, take “I’m too busy” out of your vocabulary for healthier body and mind, and dive with your whole self...
Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to use powders, drinks, shakes or amino acid supplements, or should they just eat...
By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. Nutrition We often think of using food as fuel: ingest it, burn it, use it for...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com. It is undeniable that dancers are athletes at the highest level. They have to...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com This Valentine’s day, why not think about your physical heart, as well as your...
By Emily C. Harrison, MS, RD, LD of Centre for Dance Nutrition. www.dancernutrition.com. Choosing the right energy foods doesn’t have to be...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. The Centre for Dance Nutrition. www.dancernutrition.com. Being nervous is a natural part of day-to-day life...
Why Carbs Can be a Dancer’s Best Friend By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. www.dancernutrition.com Want better jump height, more endurance,...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD The holidays are nearly upon us. With them comes an abundance of delicious high calorie...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD I don’t know any dancers who have money to throw away. Here are a few...
By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD. Even mild dehydration can affect performance. Staying hydrated is extremely important to a dancer’s performance...
Commit to eating better this New Year. Here are some tips and ideas to help you stick to your New Year’s resolution...
How much, what kind, and when? By Emily C. Harrison MS, RD, LD Do dancers need extra protein? Do they need to...
We all know we should drink more water, but do we? As dancers, we are athletes and it is important to keep...