Introduction
Hi my name is Alexandra McMaster, professional Ballet dancer and avid foodie.
As I've grown up, I've realised being a dancer, or should I say athlete is no easy task and the importance of ones diet is key for us to learn, grow and improve.
I began to understand this when I moved to Brisbane to pursue my pre-professional training and I was exposed to way of living that was very health focused. Here I started to explore eating a predominantly whole food, unprocessed diet and where my passion for this way of eating and life began.
Hi my name is Alexandra McMaster, professional Ballet dancer and avid foodie.
As I've grown up, I've realised being a dancer, or should I say athlete is no easy task and the importance of ones diet is key for us to learn, grow and improve.
I began to understand this when I moved to Brisbane to pursue my pre-professional training and I was exposed to way of living that was very health focused. Here I started to explore eating a predominantly whole food, unprocessed diet and where my passion for this way of eating and life began.
Ballerina Bites
I created my Instagram,mid way through 2013 to mainly focus on the term the 'Whole Food Lifestyle'. I did this because I wanted to rid my body from all process goods and start eating foods at their original whole state.
So far, 'Ballerina Bites' has made me respect food and taught me the importance of giving my body the opportunity of receiving nutrients.
By living by the 'Whole Food Lifestyle' ethos, I'm able to obtain an abundance of energy and enthusiasm throughout a full day of dancing.
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Ballerina Bites is my side interest. It enables me to think about things other then Ballet. All dancers, or other high achieving sports, we need something which enables us to clear our heads, otherwise we can become unhealthy fully consumed.
I believe with my downtime of cooking and creating, my performance in the studio and on stage is ultimately better.
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Why Plant-Based? Going plant-based happened quite organically, and was not something I set out to do. With different experiences during my late teens, from a serious ankle injury to moving to Germany, these factors and everything in between contributed to why I choose to eat a plant-based vegan diet today. Throughout this period I spent an extensive amount of time researching and learning to make sure my body would receive enough nutrients to aid me as a dancer. The answer was obviously yes. Today there are also many other contributing factors as to why Veganism is not only incredible for your health, but also for animal welfare and the environment. This coming February 2020 I will be proudly four years plant-based vegan. |
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Furthermore, the overall response and willingness from the Ballerina Bites following is truly overwhelming and something that I never expected when I first began to share my pictures and recipes online. Now Ballerina Bites is apart of who I am and I wouldn't feel myself if I haven't been in the kitchen creating and snapping a pic or two. I look forward to continue sharing more delicious tried & tested recipes here and on my Instagram (maybe even via Youtube too?!). Stay tuned friends, there's lots more to come :) Love, Alex, Ballerina Bites. xx |
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