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
MAY
May is Older American’s Month and Mental Health Awareness Month; a time to encourage ongoing mental and physical health and well-being no matter your age or current life circumstance. Eat well, move well, and live well to Be Well.
Got the Blues? Ultra-processed Food May Be to Blame
71% of packaged foods in the United States is classified as ultra-processed. These foods can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine, and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
Interview with Adrien Paczosa from Nourish
We conducted this interview in May 2022 but it is so good we want to share it again! Adrien Paczosa is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian practicing in the Austin/Central Texas area with NOURISH. Tune in! Adrien has some great advice about how food affects mental health.
5 Tips for Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age
Food provides the nutrients and energy you need through any age or stage in life. Find tips for making healthy food choices a part of your daily life.
Eat Well Quote
Nourishing your body matters for well-being.
Strawberries for the Win with Kids!
It can be hard to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables. But the red, sweet, juicy strawberry is one fruit they will love. Not only are strawberries delicious and nutritious, but they are the perfect size for little hands. We’re celebrating strawberries during National Strawberry Month!
Eat Well Tips
Fun Facts to Celebrate National Strawberry Month