by Libby Parker | Mar 19, 2020 | Dancer Nutrition, Eating Disorder, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Education
I am privileged to have a job that I love.Yep, you heard that right. I love my job. But how did I get here? And did I always love it? When I started college my major was pre-veterinary medicine. I was going to be an equine (horse) Veterinarian. I was good at science,...
by Libby Parker | Dec 14, 2019 | Dancer Nutrition, Nutrition Education
What are important things to know when thinking of performance nutrition for dancers (professional and pre-professional)? Find out in this video interview with 2 dance-dietitians. https://youtu.be/E_iZGcQ4a98 In this video: Registered dietitians, Libby Parker &...
by Libby Parker | Apr 24, 2019 | Dancer Nutrition, Eating Disorder, Performers
Colleen Werner joined NYAN in early 2019 to be our fabulous on-line ED recovery group leader! Colleen is a mental health advocate, public speaker, eating disorder recovery coach, writer, and eating disorder therapist-in-training. Her personal experiences with anorexia...
by Libby Parker | Jan 29, 2019 | Dancer Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Performers, Sports
Guest Speaker – Libby Parker Recently, I was asked to speak at the San Francisco dance school “ODC” for the “Dancer’s Day of Health.” This day was all about health information and free screenings for freelance professional dancers....
by Libby Parker | Jul 31, 2018 | Dancer Nutrition, Habits, Nutrition Education
The concept of choreographing meals is one that I came up with when working with a client. As a dancer, I like to bring art and creativity to my work with eating disorders. Here is a fun way of looking at food if you are stuck in a food rut. Learn about the...
by Libby Parker | Mar 10, 2018 | Dancer Nutrition, Healthy Living, Nutrition Education
As a RD, I have gotten so many questions about the fad diet du jour: the “Keto” or “Ketogenic” diet. I finally decided to just write down the research in a reader-friendly version. Additional video on the history and use of the ketogenic diet...