Carbohydrates-calories, constitution, myths by Vishwa Kiran Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of foods—bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks…. They also come in a variety of forms. The most common and abundant forms are sugars, fibers, and starches. The basic building block of every carbohydrate is a sugar molecule, a simple…
Continue reading...As promised…we continue to fill in more on the fitness/diet for dancers…read on The diet of a dancer ideally must consist of about 55-60% carbohydrate, 12-15% protein, and 20-30% fat. During weighty working out and rehearsals the amount of carbohydrate should be augmented to about 65%. The reason is that carbohydrate in the major energy…
Continue reading...Following the tips that we shared in our older post- “Fitness for all”, we are here with many more, this time bringing you the goodness of a wholesome diet. Any Dancer’s diet like his/ her lifestyle is very very different. Any individuals’ diet requirement is based on performance and output. This makes a different place…
Continue reading...The self needs your time, take some time out for yourself, take care of yourself. Rise in love with yourself! They say that one who does not love oneself can never love anyone else. I ‘m into the 36th year of my life as a dancer & choreographer, keeping my body fit just does not…
Continue reading...A Dancer’s Diet On waking up: Lukewarm water with 2 drops of lime juice and a banana. or Apple or A cup of mixed nuts. Consume 2 glasses of water. Breakfast – Between 9 to 9.30 AM: A bowl of mixed fruits or a whole fruit / fruit juice (without sugar), 2 slices of brown…
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