Salads can be healthy, however, by now you’ve probably learned that they can also be quite unhealthy. A salad can be a great meal option but you have to make it well rounded. If you make a salad full of
Build a Better Salad
Herb Chicken and Asparagus : Dancer Recipe Inspiration with Adrianna de Svastich
One of my absolute favorite concepts in nutrition is that of “bio-individuality”. It’s the idea that because we are all so very different from our genetic makeup to our lifestyles and physiology that there’s no one – size fits all
Recipe Resources for Dancers
There are an abundance of recipe websites these days. Lately, I’ve been finding tons of inspiration from dancer food blogs. They’re smart and beautiful and prove that dancers do indeed eat AND eat well. While each of these dancers takes
Jenelle Manzi on Indulgent, Functional Food
I consider New York City Ballet to be one of the most impressive companies around. It’s the company I grew up watching since I was just a train ride away on Long Island. The dancers who work there are elite
Thug Kitchen 101 Cookbook
I hate to brag, but my brother got me the best Christmas present this year: Thug Kitchen’s 101 Cookbook. All of the recipes are vegetarian and can be made in 50 minutes or less. It’s their 101 cookbook because it
Amaranth Porridge from YouTube Dancer Kirsten Kemp
Breakfast with Kirsten Kemp Kirsten Kemp, YouTube ballerina behind Twin Talks Ballet shares a unique cold – weather breakfast. At Kirsten’s YouTube channel you’ll hear more of her thoughts on healthy eating and the importance of nutrient dense food for
Jeanette Kakareka’s Rosemary Cauliflower Soup
Jeanette Kakareka, Dancer with Bayerisches Staatsballet in Munich is a kitchen whiz. She created this recipe exclusively for The Whole Dancer blog! Check out more of her recipes here. Rosemary Cauliflower Soup This one is great for a cold, cloudy day
Create a Nutcracker Season Meal Plan
Having a plan around what you’ll be eating this Nutcracker Season is an awesome way to ensure that you’re eating well. Cooking at home means you’re in control of what’s in your food and you can focus on quality ingredients.
Juliet Doherty’s Thai Green Curry
It’s clear Juliet Doherty understands that to call yourself a “vegan” is not enough. To be a healthy, powerful, plant strong ballerina you’ve got to focus on vegetables! Check out Juliet’s Thai Green Curry and if you make it, let
The only Kale Salad Recipe you’ll ever need
Kale salad is so easy and delicious and versatile. You can make a big batch at least once a week and pack it for lunch or have it as a side at breakfast or dinner. You can even sauté it