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3 Nutrition Tips for Coaching/Training Days
As I personally have had more coaching, training days, it inspired me to provide 3 nutrition tips to help you have the energy to perform and learn at your best. Check out the full video for some extra tips and ideas! https://youtu.be/mb6xZWGrLEw Have a meal 1.5-2...
Interview on Dance Med Spotlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dn5JEEKxDY I had a great time as a guest on the Dance Med Spotlight podcast speaking with Doctor Alyssa Arms with ideas for both dancers and providers, as well as discussing a bit more about myself and my background! The tips you will...
Response to the newly released Washington post article regarding dietitians and dietitian influencers who are brand/company/product kickback motivated
https://youtu.be/gPpqYMlzi6c This article, while calling out a problem in our industry and, unfortunately all branches of healthcare (dietitians, doctors, nurses, fitness professionals, etc) discredits the dietitian field and the information we provide. As a dietitian...
Simple Steps for Daily Wellness and Confidence- Guest Post
Photo by Pexels Life moves at a hectic pace, often leaving us feeling exhausted, stressed, and far from our best. Whether you're a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or a student juggling multiple responsibilities, it's essential to take steps that promote your...
Mindful Eating Importance and Tips!
https://youtu.be/ddX4d8NZvc8?si=LW4_1ex7MLv-UbZT Mindful eating can be a game changer and an important tool for a range of individuals including busy dancers or dance instructors, busy professionals, as well as the average person. Check out the video to...
Rant Topic- We Need to Stop Demonizing Food!
https://youtu.be/hoIGDyPQrBs?si=Vphjj5cuQYAOX_n_ In our society, we are trained to think of foods as good food and bad food or healthy and unhealthy foods in health classes, by our government and general diet culture. These topics become such a big focus because...
Fueling at the End of Competition Day Tips
https://youtu.be/_1bPDSpTYhg I’m back with some tips this week filming at Heart of America about fueling at the end of your competition day to follow up with our earlier post about fueling for competition. A few scenarios I will be focusing on are: Nutrition...
Nutrition Tips for Hot Summer Days
https://youtu.be/cGdMfKDca20?si=-kW3CyWVWWZ-w5VF As we are in the middle of a beautiful, hot summer season, I wanted to “dive” in to some fueling tips for hot summer days as many of us either experience decreased appetite or find ourselves going toward more snacky...
Fueling on Competition Day for Pro-Am Dancers
https://youtu.be/JkCpBqUJNzw?si=WmMoY8IufVwTDhmj Many times on competition day dancers have trouble deciding what to do about fueling their bodies and tend to either avoid eating or eat a heavy “hotel” breakfast and feel they are not able to perform the way they...
Do NOT Sacrifice your Health Just to Achieve the “Perfect” Body
https://youtu.be/cPqAUOND9PY **CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC ALERT** This week, I wanted to discuss an important topic to me- body image and its relationship to nutrition and health. While this applies to many people, I want to focus this post toward dancers. As dance is a very...
Is Intermittent Fasting Good for Dancers?
https://youtu.be/GysvJyAl3yY Thank you to one of our followers for this great question about intermittent fasting (IF) and dancers! My short answer is no. Research on IF shows potential health benefits for some individuals with some potential weight management...
Adequate Calcium Intake without Consume Dairy Products *and limiting kidney stone risks*
https://youtu.be/WNOc52rWPmY By request from one of our followers, this week our video covers non dairy calcium sources and tips on how to minimize risk of kidney stones for those at higher risk. Recommended daily calcium intake is 1000-1500 mg per day and can...
Nutrition for Competition Dancers with IBD
https://youtu.be/gQqj46klxsc Hey Dancesport Competitors, this nutrition video is for you! If you or your student has a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (also known as Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis), these are important tips to help promote a more successful...
Nutrition Tips for Chronic Fatigue
Thank you to all of our followers who provided insight into what nutrition information you are interested in gaining more tips about!! https://youtu.be/nblALEzu1KY Our take aways from this video about nutrition for chronic fatigue focus on easy options that follow a...
Feeding Your Gut Bacteria- Guest Post
We have a great guest post written for you by our recent dietetic intern Matthew Conye. In this post he focuses on the up and coming area of interest and research of the gut microbiome and some options for supporting your gut microbiome naturally throughout our day to...
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Shawarma and Little Leaf Farms Salad with a Mediterranean Dressing
This week’s meal prep hit the nail on the head with a mix of balance, health and, most importantly, flavor! I used this incredible recipe as my guide for the chicken and rice shawarma: https://pressureluckcooking.com/instant-pot-chicken-shawarma-rice/ (The only...
Nutrition and the Dancer- 8th Annual CODEO Conference
I had a fantastic time with these incredible dancers at the 8th Annual Colorado Dance Education Organization Conference discussing nutrition and the dancer! We discussed the importance of fueling our body to being a great dancer, the importance of allowing yourself to...
Interview for Add Value 2 Life Podcast- Nutrition, Dancing, and Business
Check out this sneak preview of my interview with Add Value 2 Life discussing a little bit about me, my history as a Registered Dietitian, Professional Dancer, and business owner along with some of my passions and inspirations in my field!...