Nourishing Dance is the first book of this kind, written with an insider’s understanding of the unique needs and pressures of the dance world and the expertise of an eating disorder specialist, dietitian, clinician, and educator. This much needed resource provides research-based, practical approaches to help dancers fuel optimally, nourish a peaceful relationship with food, and nurture more positive and resilient body image.
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I have been waiting for a book like Nourishing Dance to be written for years, to support my teaching and leadership roles in dance. An essential and compassionate guide, Saigal’s new work offers value-driven, informative, and tangible tools for caring for dancers. This vital contribution to the dance industry breathes hopeful energy into our sector and will galvanize a new era of artist care.
This brilliant book is a must-read for dancers, parents/caregivers, dance educators, and leadership as it offers the best of modern science, social-psychological theory, and comprehensive, practical recommendations, enhanced by Saigal’s unique expertise as a dancer and celebrated dietitian for dancers.
Finally, a dance nutrition book that bravely discusses inclusion, diet culture, and the power of language. Nourishing Dance is a must read for all dancers, teachers, parents and health professionals who want to make the dance world a happier and healthier place.
I have been waiting for a book like Nourishing Dance to be written for years, to support my teaching and leadership roles in dance. An essential and compassionate guide, Saigal’s new work offers value-driven, informative, and tangible tools for caring for dancers. This vital contribution to the dance industry breathes hopeful energy into our sector and will galvanize a new era of artist care.
This brilliant book is a must-read for dancers, parents/caregivers, dance educators, and leadership as it offers the best of modern science, social-psychological theory, and comprehensive, practical recommendations, enhanced by Saigal’s unique expertise as a dancer and celebrated dietitian for dancers.
Finally, a dance nutrition book that bravely discusses inclusion, diet culture, and the power of language. Nourishing Dance is a must read for all dancers, teachers, parents and health professionals who want to make the dance world a happier and healthier place.
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Monika is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and former professional dancer specializing in nutrition for dancers and performing artists and the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and under-fueling. Writing Nourishing Dance was a true labor of love for Monika, fueled by her passion for making the dance world a healthier and safer place for dancers and guided by her 17 years of experience working on this mission with dance organizations, dancers, and the people who train and care for them.
