Nutrition

Nutrition!  We've all heard of it!  And it's important, especially when you are a dancer!  Us dancers burn off so many calories while dancing, it is unnecessary to stress too much about what you are putting in your mouth...as long as you keep dancing and/or work-out when you are on break!  However, it is important to have just the right amount of nutrition; not too much, not too little.  

The first tip I will give is eat breakfast!  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is important that you eat it everyday! 


The second tip I will give is to eat lots of carbohydrates and proteins!

Carbohydrates (my favorite):
Carbohydrates.  Are amazing.  The End.


hahaah It is so important for dancers like us to get carbs.  I personally have no problem with this food group...

Some examples of carbs would be: 

• Bread products (bagels, bread, crackers)
• Fruit
• Pasta
• Rice and other grains
• Potato!
• Less healthy options––crazy, huh?  These could be muffins, pancakes with syrup, chocolate, candy!  Woah! 

Some examples of proteins would be: 

• Dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt)
• Meat
• Fish
• Soybeans
• Grains

Now, what do I have to eat before class, rehearsal, and/or performance?

hmmm...good question.  Have you ever been scrounging around for food before class?  Wondering, what can I eat?  I certainly have!  I do it all the time!  Before dance, you should eat something that will keep your energy high and keep your mind focused.  You should eat something not too light, yet not too heavy.  Good things to have can be:

• fruits (not citrus fruits because they may upset your stomach)
• crackers (because they are light, but will hold you over)

Now, what do I stay away from?

All processed foods!  Processed foods are bad for dancers (and people too!).  It is important to try and stay away from eating processed foods as much as possible.  

Here are just a few tips...more will come later!  Thanks guys!