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
OCTOBER
October is a great month to get back outside for a fresh-air revival, and October 6 is World Walking Day, a day reminding us to walk for our wellness.
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising awareness of the impact of breast cancer, with tips and resources to support this journey.
Visit our Be Well pages in October and discover how to Eat, Move, and Live Well.
7 Healthy Fall Foods to Fill Your Plate
Produce that is purchased in season is more likely to be fresher, consumed closer to harvesting and higher in nutritional value. The peak season for fall foods runs from September through November. During this time, give some of these nutrition-packed foods a go.
Video: Healthy Autumn Snacks!
After watching this video from Tasty Recipes you will want to try some of these easy fall snacks and desserts. Be sure to scroll down on the Youtube page to get links to each recipe!
Foods That Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Many factors are associated with risk for breast cancer. There are also many factors that contribute to prevention and treatment, but improving your diet is one important strategy. 12 foods that may help reduce your risk of breast cancer and a few to avoid.
Eat Well Quote
Healthy eating should be a way of life. Is it your way?
Expert Tips on Eating Well During Chemotherapy
Eating a balanced diet is especially important when you have breast cancer. But going through treatment and all the side effects of chemo bring up many questions about what foods to eat or not eat during this time.
Eat Well Tips
Nutrition plays a big part in remaining healthy and healing.