Ok...don’t cringe dancers, we are talking about food today!!!You can’t deny it, food is vital to our survival and as dancers, we have to eat correctly!
A healthy lifestyle is very important to me so I want to
take these next 6 blog entries to discuss this with all of you! Please share your thoughts, feelings,
and especially recipes!
I should be upfront with you about a few of my beliefs when
it comes to food before you read on.
1. People should eat.
(A concept unfortunately lost on some.)
2. Moderation not “dieting” is the only permanent, healthy
solution.
3. Everyone knows his/her body and what is good for
him/her. Meaning vegetinarianism,
veganism, or carnivorism (these words are all online, I promise…that may not
make them legitimate, but they work for this point) are great choices for some
individuals as long as they are practiced in the healthiest manner.
4. I like to eat!
Side warning...I practice carnivorism...(Sorry to my vegetarian/vegan friends) but I promise there will be information for everyone in this blog series!
So with that said, let’s start with...
Protein!!
We HAVE to eat protein (notice I didn't say meat...I said protein)! Why? Here’s a
little “taste” for you. ;-) Protein helps to repair muscles, keep
bones strong, and strengthen your immune system. (Those reasons should be enough for dancers to jump on the
protein wagon!)
Now, as a dancer, how should I eat protein? Consistently, in small amounts,
throughout your day. (Ok the
“small amounts” is for you meat eaters…meaning a rack of ribs…not so much.)
Note for meat eaters:
Plan your protein eating based on your day. Start with lean proteins in the morning and afternoon. Save the less lean meats for after you
are done practicing. (Now if
practice gets out late, stay with lean meats.) Lean meats are easier to digest, therefore are healthier on
your body especially if your body is working hard to dance. So what’s lean? (Of course protein that’s not "meat"... dairy products, nuts, beans, etc.) Eggs, chicken, and fish. Meats like beef are harder for our bodies
to digest...so save the hamburger for after practice. ;-)
So let’s start with a recipe we all can enjoy!!
The beautiful chef for the blog “Perfectly Tart” made a few
“dancer friendly” recipes for us!
Here is her Quinoa Salad! Light, protein-packed, tasty, and veggie-friendly!
Enjoy!
Lyndell, I think you practice omnivorism and not carnivorism ... I've seen you eat :p
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is also gluten free :P
Haha true! I meant I practice it "at times." Just wanted to warn people that they might see meat recipes on here. :) It IS gluten free!!! Good call!!
DeleteBy the way, thanks for reading! <3