You’ll love this easy recipe for delicious gluten-free veggie quiche for a healthy and quick meal. Picture this: it’s another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on yet another attempt to make yourself look semi-presentable, even though you are absolutely exhausted and are already thinking […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Recipe of the Month, Gluten-Free Veggie Quiche

Can muscle soreness be reduced by what you eat? In this video, learn what foods to eat if you want to maximize your performance by preventing the negative effects of inflammation. What is Inflammation? Whether you are an athlete or an avid exerciser, there is a good chance you know what soreness is (unless you […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Reducing Muscle Soreness

Learn why supplements should not be your primary go-to. By Guest Blogger, Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern. Ask anybody who rocks their bathing suit by the pool how they did it, and they will all tell you the same thing: hard work and healthy eating. But… exercising and eating healthy is hard! We […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Food First Supplements Second

Why is exercise and physical activity considered the top medicine for diabetes management? In this guest blog, learn about the power of exercise for reducing the impact of diabetes. Although everyone can benefit from physical activity, individuals with diabetes can significantly improve their overall health by exercising regularly. Studies have shown that exercise can actually […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Exercise is Medicine - Diabetes Management and Physical Activity

You’ll love making your own granola, with this easy recipe. A few years back at my bridal shower, one of the activities my maid of honor planned was to have everyone at the shower write out their favorite recipe for me. One of my friends and old roommate gave me a recipe for Olive Oil […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Recipe of the Month - Olive Oil Granola

Fueling early on in the season requires a different approach for endurance athletes, than the middle and late season. A solid sports nutrition plan can make or break your performance. You have your race calendar all mapped out with you’re A race and all the little ones that will be part of your training schedule. […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Endurance Athletes Guide to Fueling Early in the Season

ATTENTION: IF YOU ARE AN ENDURANCE ATHLETE THIS IS A MUST READ! Bikers, swimmers, and runners… that means you! When I was a triathlete, I thought the key to success was pounding the pavement for miles and miles, stretching and rolling out afterwards, and nothing else (except a 20-mile bike ride on Sunday… that was […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Perform Like a Pro - Power Boosting Leg and Core Workout

So you want to know if you really need a post-workout snack? My answer is exactly the same as it is to if you were asking about a pre-workout snack…YES! (If you want to read more on pre-workout snacks, click here). The reason is simple: recovery. But what exactly does recovery mean and what can […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Do I Really Need A Post-Workout Snack

Salmon with Quinoa Salad has long been one of my go-to recipes for lunch or dinner. I like to cook recipes in bigger batches so I have some leftover for lunches. There’s even a couple time saving tips up my sleeve for this recipe! First things first, I’d suggest getting a couple pieces of Publix’s […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Recipe of the Month - Salmon with Quinoa Salad

“Do I really need a pre-workout snack? I usually don’t eat anything before a workout or training session, especially a quick 5 miler or when it’s early in the morning.” I get this question and response a lot. Many athletes get up before the crack of dawn to get in their training sessions and for […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Do I Really Need A Pre-Workout Snack