⚠️ In this episode, Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine breaks down what inflammation really is, the truth behind anti-inflammatory diets, and how dancers can support their health without falling into restrictive food rules.

Learn how to:

✅ Understand the difference between acute and chronic inflammation

✅ Spot the pitfalls of diet culture’s “anti-inflammatory” claims

✅ Explore the Mediterranean diet—benefits, limitations, and risks for dancers

✅ Use food flexibility and gentle nutrition instead of strict rules

✅ Support recovery and resilience with stress management and balanced fueling

📅 Perfect for: dancers, educators, and parents wanting clarity on “anti-inflammatory” eating trends.

👉🏼 Read the full blog: https://dancenutrition.com/anti-inflammatory-diets-will-dancers-benefit/

Timestamps ⬇️ (Skip to the section you need!)

0:24 – Should Dancers Prioritize Anti-Inflammation?

Exploring whether it matters for performance and health.

0:43 – Meet Rachel Fine, RDN for Dancers

Guiding dancers to fuel sustainably and confidently.

1:18 – The Mediterranean Diet Explained

Why it’s so often ranked #1 for health outcomes.

1:40 – Why Anti-Inflammatory Diets Appeal to Dancers

The link between inflammation, intense activity, and dance.

2:34 – What Is Inflammation?

Breaking down the body’s stress and healing response.

3:15 – Types of Inflammation

Acute vs. chronic inflammation and their differences.

4:08 – Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Health

Its connection to disease risk—and what we don’t fully know.

5:06 – Lifestyle Choices That Influence Inflammation

How movement, stress, smoking, and environment all play a role.

5:57 – Food and Inflammation Myths

Diet culture’s cherry-picked claims around “good” and “bad” foods.

7:48 – The Hidden Pro-Inflammatory Realities

Weight cycling, over-exercising, and stigma as bigger culprits.

9:25 – The Problem With Anti-Inflammatory Diets

Why they often overgeneralize, restrict, and fuel disordered eating.

10:19 – Mediterranean Diet Benefits and Limits

Supported by research, but not a perfect solution.

12:28 – Gentle Nutrition and Food Flexibility

How dancers can embrace nutrient density without food rules.

13:43 – The Bottom Line for Dancers

A balanced, sustainable approach matters more than any diet

Rachel Fine, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Counselor of Intuitive Eating works with dancers to help them build supportive relationships with both food and body. Disclaimer: This is produced for informational purposes only. This information is general, not specific to you. The information in this podcast does not substitute for medical advice. The viewer assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program.