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Melissa
Sep 3, 20244 min read
snack prep is a must for dancers: tips for fueling performance
You're racing from your last rehearsal of the day to your teaching gig across town where you'll spend the next 4.5 hours teaching young,...
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Melissa
Feb 6, 20243 min read
essentially nonessential? a deeper look at amino acids: glutamine
Protein in essential - but what are the building blocks?
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Melissa
Nov 8, 20233 min read
performance nutrition: protein
Protein is a crucial component of a dancer's diet. It not only provides the energy needed to keep up with rigorous training and performances
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Melissa
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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
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Melissa
Sep 19, 20233 min read
fueling excellence: energy requirements for dancers
Did you know that the energy requirements (often stated in calorie numbers) you see listed for the average person, or even the average athle
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Melissa
Jul 19, 20233 min read
popping the pill: nutritional implications of birth control for dancers
The recent availability of an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill has sparked discussions about its accessibility and the nutritional
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Melissa
Jun 14, 20232 min read
unlock the power of macronutrients: the mighty carbohydrate
In this blog post series, we'll dive into "The Big Three" macronutrients and explore how they support your performance nutrition. Today, we’
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Melissa
May 23, 20239 min read
battle of the bars: my protein bar review
Protein bars have become a popular snack option for people who lead busy lifestyles or are always on-the-go. In this review, I’ll take a clo
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Melissa
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Hydration Station
Did you know that a majority of people are living their days in a dehydrated state? Dehydration is defined as "loss or removal of water."...
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Melissa
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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...
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