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protein: a dancer's reality check
Learn how much protein dancers actually need to support strength, recovery, and energy—without crowding out other nutrients essential for performance.

Melissa
Apr 153 min read
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why I say 'balance' instead of 'moderation'
If you've followed my content for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I use the word balance when talking about dancer nutrition—but...

Melissa
Mar 74 min read
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build resilience with nutrition: performance season prep
Our ability to jump, turn, stretch, and repeat day after day demands a unique kind of resilience—one that isn’t achieved solely through...

Melissa
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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navigating the anti-diet movement
You are all probably pretty familiar with the Anti-Diet Movement - a movement of nutrition and wellness professionals who endorse concepts l

Melissa
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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dance into 2024: resolutions for dancers
Welcome to a new year filled with possibilities, fellow dancers! As the social media wave of New Year's Resolutions continues to roll throug

Melissa
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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too busy to eat?
Life as a dancer is a whirlwind of activity, from early morning rehearsals to late-night performances, leaving little time for those all-imp

Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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myth or fact: calorie edition
Calories are a topic of constant discussion in the world of food and nutrition. However, amid the countless conversations, myths and misunde

Melissa
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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what’s the deal with clean eating?
What is "clean food?" How can or should I eat this way?

Melissa
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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the guilt/pleasure of working out
Not sure about you all, but I receive emails like this pretty often. Between the weekly Fitbit and monthly Peloton summaries, I feel like...

Melissa
May 5, 20222 min read
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some rules are meant to be broken
Especially if you're an angsty teen bucking the school dress code and/or causing good trouble. Ever thought about rules related to eating...

Melissa
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Smart Snacking
It's 1:45pm and you have just enough time to stuff some food into your mouth that, hopefully, will give you enough energy for the...

Melissa
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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