Broad Street Eats

Overview

Broad Street Eats is a nutrition & wellness program designed for dancers on the college dance team, Broad Street Baadshahz (BSB). 

As a Nutrition Science student and dancer on the team, I wanted to use my education to provide dietetic counseling and holistic support to our athletes. Looking ahead, I aspire to become a Physician Assistant who integrates lifestyle, nutrition, and medicine into patient care. Broad Street Eats provides me with the opportunity to start developing those skills now by combining evidence-based nutrition with practical wellness strategies for my teammates.

The Problem

Being a part of college athletics can provide numerous challenges. Balancing long practices, inconsistent meals, stress, injury prevention, and academics can be truly challenging. 

Official college sports teams often provide their athletes with access to dietitians, physical trainers, gyms, and meal plans. 

BSB is a Philadelphia-wide college club that competes in nationwide competitions. While we may be a strong contending team, this often comes at the expense of our own health.

This is why I have decided to step up as the team's Health, Safety, & Wellness Manager, in order to emulate the resources provided to official college sports teams.

What is Broad Street Eats?

• One-on-one Counseling — Personalized Support

• Team Workshops & Demonstrations — Group Education

• Educational Resources — Handouts, Tools, Questionnaires, and Check-ins

• Individualized Meal Plans — Tailored to Culture, Budget, Schedule, Preferences, and Goals

• Wellness Extras — Stretching, Injury Prevention, Exercise, and Mental Health

How is it Different?

Many people believe that dietetic counseling simply involves providing meal plans. However, as a Nutrition undergraduate and a future Physician Assistant, I understand that culture, finances, stress, time, and motivation all shape food choices. True health support means looking beyond “what to eat” and addressing the broader barriers to performance and well-being.

These plans are developed alongside the dancers and are adapted as needed through feedback from the athlete. This is not a program that entails torture and restricting the already stressed-out athletes; it focuses on fueling performances and health.

Impact & Value

This type of support will help bring out the best in our team, allowing dancers to feel energized and properly fueled for practice. It is also a way for me to apply my education to my peers and take on counseling and leadership roles. 

With this type of support, members can start to develop life-changing skills to take with them when they leave this team. 

Nutrition is not taught; it is modeled, and through Broad Street Eats, we are providing members with life-long skills to live healthy and happy.

Join Now

Together, we’re building a team that’s not just strong on stage, but strong in wellness. Join us in fueling every step!