Eat Well with Ballet Austin
Food is fuel; fuel to power your body and your brain. Healthy food will help you feel better, boost your immune system and fight infection.
With so much information out there about nutrition, it can be challenging to know where to start and what to believe when it comes to food!
Yet your food choices affect all areas of your health. Your health affects how you feel. How you feel is important for overall well-being. We follow the science when it comes to nutrition and hydration. From the science we will share food facts and helpful resources, and hope to encourage and inspire with quotes, practical tips, and more.
Let’s start by thinking of food as fuel; fuel to power your body and your brain! It can boost your immune system and fight infection. Everybody is different, but each one of us can benefit from learning basic nutrition principles and following simple, actionable tips.
We love good food and sharing healthy recipes; food and recipes that are healthy but taste great; cooking that everyone can enjoy. Please share your favorites recipes with us and we will feature them! Email your recipe ideas to wellness@balletaustin.org
DECEMBER
December should be a time of celebration, connection, family and fun. But it can be a rollercoaster for our well-being when we lose sight of the magic of the season and allow the stressors to creep in. Protect the magic and the wonder. Put well-being on your December “to-do” list and check it twice for a happy and healthy holiday season!
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl
Delicious & Fun Holiday Snack Ideas
December is one of the best times of year for food lovers, so impress your friends and family this year by trying some of these fun holiday-themed snack ideas! And the children are sure to love these ideas as well!
Your Brain on Alcohol
The holiday season includes one celebration after another; a time when many people are more likely to drink beyond their limits. Watch this video and see what happens to your brain on alcohol. To enjoy a safe holiday celebration, drink in moderation!
Your Brain on Sugar
Sugar. Its sweet, found in almost everything we eat, and honestly adds pleasure to life. But we often overindulge during the holiday season. Be aware of what happens to your brain on sugar and be careful to eat sweets in moderation this December.
Eat Well Quote
Make sure that you make your holiday meals about more than just the food!
How to Include Vegetarians at Your Holiday Meals
Feeding guests who are vegetarians during the traditional holiday meal doesn’t need to be recipe for disaster. Meal-planners simply need to keep a few simple tips in mind.
Eat Well Tips
Tips to ensure food and mealtime promotes a healthy holiday season.