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She said: “Food isn’t about restriction — it’s about giving my body the energy it needs to dance, grow, and feel strong.” That line stuck with me. Because it’s not only true for her, but also for every boy tying his ballet shoes, every teen pushing through rehearsals, and every dad still secretly stretching hamstrings at the back of the gym (you know who you are).

I’m Nylah, a young dancer in training at the Royal Ballet School. Since joining the school last year, my diet has changed a lot. I’ve had to focus on eating more sustainable meals that give me energy from 8:30 a.m. until 6:15 p.m. which is a pretty long day!