Nutrition and off-days are highly important for optimal recovery. But they are only a piece of the pie. One of the biggest influencers on our ability to recover and achieve replenishing sleep is our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) – the part of our nervous...
I know what you’re thinking. Nutrition information labels. Too much information. Complicated. Time-consuming. Boring. But they don’t need to be. To help you choose foods that have acceptable calorie and nutrient levels, all you need to do is remember four simple...
Get All of the Wonder Benefits of Eating Fiber Fiber is such an essential part of our diet, but it’s something that can be easily neglected and slip off the radar. Have you heard of the FTO gene? It’s directly linked to appetite and has the strongest relationship with...
Are you feeling tired this morning? This could be because of ADORA2A gene. Never heard of it? That’s ok. We have! The ADORA2A gene controls how caffeine is received in the brain and how caffeine affects the chemical adenosine, which makes us feel sleepy. As elite...
A common misconception among dancers is the idea that a “healthy” diet means eating the “right” foods, avoiding the “bad” foods, and achieving a certain weight. But being a healthy dancer goes beyond this. I often see dancers strive for a “perfect” diet as a means to...
Inflammation. It is something that affects us all, no matter our age, body type or level of athletic accomplishment. How much do you know about this health-related buzzword? We’re breaking down the need-to-know on inflammation in our latest blog. What is...
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