Rachel Fine
Nutrition for Dancers with The Dance Nutritionist®
Dancers 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 supporting a young performer, Rachel’s practical & digestible tips will teach you how proper fueling supports strength, endurance, and mental well-being without restrictive dieting or disordered eating.
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Episodes
Q: What Should Dancers Eat During Back-to-School Season? 19.08.2024 10:21
⚠️ Back-to-school season is here—are you ready to fuel your dance and academic life? In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine shares strategies for navigating busy schedules, preventing fatigue, and maintaining balanced nutrition as dancers return from summer intensives. Learn how to: ✅ Plan meals and snacks ahead to prevent energy crashes ✅ Build purposeful snacks that support performa...
Support Your Dancer's Period Health With Dr. Randi Goldman 15.08.2024 23:58
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. Dr. Randi Goldman, MD is a New York-based Northwell Health physician specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Obstetrics, and Gynecology. FREE 7-DAY TRIA...
Dancing after injury and surgery with dancer Courtney Shealy & dance dietitian Rachel Fine 27.05.2024 27:08
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Healthy steps to dancing after surgery with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Jessica Lee McCann and Dance Dietitian Rachel Fine 20.05.2024 24:14
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Healing and Recovering Your Body Image in Ballet with Principal Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan and Rachel Fine 14.05.2024 23:01
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Nutrition for Dancers Live Q+A with Dietitian Rachel Fine and Ballerina Ayca Anil 06.05.2024 36:15
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. YOU asked, we listened: Here’s what we’re answering: 1. Do you recommend protein powders? 2. What would be a nutritious breakfast example for someone who doesn’t like eatin...
Redefine The Healthy Dancer® with Leiland Charles of Ballet Met 29.04.2024 46:08
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Redefine The Healthy Dancer® with Melissa Gelfin De-Poli 22.04.2024 38:22
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Dancing On The Streets with Bianca Carnovale AKA Ballet Busker 15.04.2024 19:31
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Becoming The Healthy Dancer® with Savannah Quiner 08.04.2024 20:48
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Navigating Professional Life As A Freelance Artist to Company Member with Emily Speed 04.04.2024 26:45
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Redefining The Healthy Dancer® with Lauryn Lanee Brown 03.04.2024 20:03
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Redefining The Healthy Dancer® with Nikita Boris 02.04.2024 21:53
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Preparing for your dance audition with tips from coach Caitlin Sloan of The Brainy Ballerina 28.03.2024 17:33
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Becoming The Healthy Dancer® with NYCB Principal Isabella LaFreniere 27.03.2024 23:31
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Becoming The Healthy Dancer® with Rachel Quiner 26.03.2024 16:34
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Building Balance with Dance, Yoga, and Life in Becoming The Healthy Dancer® with Heather Conn 25.03.2024 24:45
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
Redefining The Healthy Dancer® with Principal Dancer Melody Mennite 21.03.2024 24:46
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/tothepointenutrition/ and show more👇 to access dan...
The Administrative Role on Dancer Health- What You Say Matters- A Conversation with Artistic Director Julianna Slager 20.03.2024 17:47
Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. Learn More: https://dancenutrition.com/managing-perfectionism/ FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ Follow: https://www.in...
Q: How Can Dancers Overcome Perfectionism and an All-or-Nothing Mindset? 18.03.2024 10:28
Perfectionism may seem like a motivator in the studio, but for many dancers, it becomes a roadblock—fueling burnout, self-criticism, and even disordered eating. In this episode, Rachel Fine, joined by licensed psychotherapist (and former dancer) Amy Pope-Lantham, breaks down why dancers struggle with perfectionism and how to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to balance and joy in training, nutrit...
Q: Are Foods High in Fat Really “Bad” for Dancers? 11.03.2024 16:12
💬 Fat has long been misunderstood— from fear of weight gain to trendy high-fat diets. But for dancers, fat is essential: it fuels energy, supports hormones, aids vitamin absorption, and keeps your body performing at its best. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine breaks down the truth about fat in a dancer’s diet, including types of fat, common myths, and how to include it in a balanc...
Q: How Can Dancers Set Smart Goals for a Successful New Season? 04.03.2024 18:20
A new dance season brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and new goals—but also unique challenges. From class placements and Nutcracker auditions to navigating social media pressures and food expectations, dancers often face overwhelm at the start of the year. In this episode, Rachel Fine breaks down how to set realistic expectations and transform them into supportive goals that fuel both your p...
Q: How Can Dancers Use Food Journaling in a Positive, Supportive Way? 27.02.2024 12:01
Ever wondered how food journaling differs from meal planning—and when each tool is actually helpful for dancers? Many dancers use meal planning to stay fueled, but journaling can offer insight into patterns, triggers, and emotional connections with food. In this episode, Rachel Fine explains how to use food journaling as a supportive, non-restrictive tool for building body attunement and self-trus...
Q: What Are Smart Snacks for Dancers? | Your Guide to Healthy, Energy-Boosting Snacks 19.02.2024 12:01
Snacking is more than just curbing hunger—it’s about fueling your body for optimal energy, focus, and recovery. For dancers, long rehearsals and back-to-back classes make strategic snacks essential. In this video, Rachel Fine shares a comprehensive guide to snacking for dancers, including timing, balance, and functional options that keep you energized throughout the day. Learn how to choose snacks...
Q: How Can Dancers Eat Healthy on a Budget? 12.02.2024 13:14
💬 Eating well as a dancer doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on organic produce or expensive supplements. With smart shopping, flexible meal planning, and a realistic approach to intuitive eating, dancers can fuel their bodies without breaking the bank. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine shares 10 practical budget-friendly strategies that make healthy eating affordable and sus...
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