Nutrition for Dancers with The Dance Nutritionist®
Rachel FineDancers can fuel their bodies, improve performance, and build a healthy relationship with food. Registered Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist, & former professional dancer Rachel Fine tackles the trends, busts the myths, and shares evidence-based strategies for meal planning, performance snacks, recovery meals, supplements, and more. Whether you’re a ballet dancer, competitive dancer, or parent suppor... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 269 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessNutrition | |||
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💡 Is your dancer saying all the right things, but struggling to follow through with nutrition changes? In this episode, Rachel Fine breaks down the concept of buy-in— a dancer’s internal motivation to heal their relationship with food and body image... more
🍪 Are processed foods really that bad? In this episode, Rachel Fine uncovers the truth about food processing and why demonizing convenience foods can harm a dancer’s mental and physical relationship with nourishment.
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✅ Debunk myths a... more
🚫 Dieting mentality can sneak into a dancer’s life even when you’re not technically on a diet. In this episode, Rachel Fine explores how dieting mindsets show up and how you can break free.
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✅ Identify hidden signs of diet culture in ... more
🩰 Returning to the studio after a break? Whether it’s from injury, vacation, or burnout, getting “back into shape” can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine shares how to return with strength and self-compassion—no foo... more
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United States11 days ago - Dance your heart out
This podcast has changed my life! I’ve danced all my life and have always struggled to find balance with food and dance. Listening to Rachel each week has been a game changer both in and out of the studio. When it comes to nutrition for dancers, there’s so much misinformation out there— from people not qualified to give it. Highly recommend Rachel for all professional dancers!!
Apple Podcasts5StephSmall31United States3 years ago - Not enough stars for this podcast!
I was in shock when I found this podcast; it was everything I’d been looking for. I always love listening to the amazing advice Rachel has given and I’ve even found ways to apply it to my dance life. I definitely recommend this show to anyone who is looking for advice an on nutrition and how to I corporate it into your dance schedule!
Apple Podcasts5iStargirlUnited States4 years ago - I’ve learned so much!
I started listening to this podcast over the pandemic and quickly binged through all of it! I love hearing from professional dancers, how they fuel their bodies and their pre and post-show rituals!
Apple Podcasts5Welcome back!United States4 years ago - Dear Dance community:
The messages and resources offered by Rachel are changing our industry for the better. Her passion for the well-being and longevity of dancers is creating a new normal in dance culture: that our relationship with food does not have to be fear based in order to succeed; in fact, Rachel’s content encourages the opposite. Through Rachel and the abundance of resources she offers (within this podcast and beyond) I have learned how to use food as fuel for my athleticism and creativity! This has been k... more
Apple Podcasts5Haley HermanUnited States5 years ago
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This show centers on nutrition for dancers, blending evidence-based guidance with practical strategies to fuel performance and support mental well-being. Episodes frequently tackle debunking diet culture myths, meal planning, recovery nutrition, and navigating body image, with a focus on flexible, non-restrictive approaches that fit demanding rehearsal and performance schedules. A standout theme is empowering dancers—whether students, professionals, or parents—to nourish their bodies while maintaining a healthy relationship with food, rather than chasing restrictive trends.
Listeners can expect actionable tips on fueling before, during, and after class, understanding metabolism and energy needs, and making healthy choices in busy, travel-h... more
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