High School Athletes

How to Bulk Up Your Young Athletes Meals to Add Muscle

How to Bulk Up Your Young Athlete’s Meals to Add Muscle

Can food alone help your teen athlete build muscle, without a ton of expensive and questionable supplements? Learn how to add muscle with these easy meal-bulking examples I reveal in this video. How to build muscle is a common question from parents of teen athletes that I work with, and my answer is… food first, …

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Healthy Snacks for Young Athletes Back in School

Healthy Snacks for Young Athletes Back in School

What grab-n-go food should you keep on hand to keep them fueled? And how much do they need? School is back in full swing and that means life is even busier than it was during the summer! If you’re not prepared with quick and easy foods to keep on hand for your athlete, then you’ll …

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How to Help an Athlete Who is a Picky Eater

How to Help an Athlete Who is a Picky Eater

What do you do for fueling your young athlete who’s not easy to feed? In this video, I share what works in my household, and some tips to help break through picky-eating habits. Athletes of every age require more fuel and calories so they can perform in their sport and maintain energy and muscle mass. …

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How to Pack a Cooler for an Away Game or Competition

How to Pack a Cooler for an Away Game or Competition

Here’s a question for parents: are you packing the cooler with the right fuel to support your young athlete’s performance? In this video, I unpack the essentials you should pack for away games and competitions. If you’re tired of relying on what snacks the team is providing, or end up grabbing a bag of chips …

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What I would tell my younger self - Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian

What I Would Tell My Younger Self

Imagine sitting your younger self down for a talk… knowing what you know now, what would you say? I would elaborate on two very important topics, which I share here. March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future”, and eating with sustainability in mind to nourish ourselves and protect …

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Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen with an Active Family

How to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen with an Active Family

Does it feel like your ‘side hustle’ is constantly making meals in the kitchen? It’s a question I hear from parents ALL THE TIME… “How do I feed nutritious food to my family that’s always on the go?” The pain is real for parents of active kids and young athletes who are constantly hungry. Having …

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How to spot disordered eating in your young athlete

How To Spot Disordered Eating In Your Young Athlete

You suspect that your young athlete has an eating disorder. But what are the signs to look for? What do you do, and more importantly, what don’t you do? 👉 Do learn more about the topic and seek professional help. 👉 Do not wait. This topic is near and dear to my heart, and you …

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What your young athlete should eat after a late night practice or game

What Your Young Athlete Should Eat After a Late Night Practice or Game

It’s 9:00pm and your young athlete is starving after their practice or game. What do you feed them? You don’t want them going to bed on an uncomfortably full stomach, but not an empty one either. It’s important to feed them after a long evening of competition, to support training adaptation. By not feeding them, …

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How Young Athletes Can Pre-fuel for After School Practice

How Young Athletes Can Pre-Fuel for After School Practice

School’s back in and so are after-school practices for young athletes. I hear from parents at the start of every school year looking for a nutrition plan to support their athlete. Pre-fueling for practices and games after school is especially important to help them perform at their best, so it’s one of the top questions …

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Hydration Needs for Young Athletes

Hydration Needs for Young Athletes

Parents listen up! Every summer I work with young athletes to help them understand their hydration needs, and to establish a hydration protocol for parents to help their athlete implement. It’s a “hot” topic every summer (pun intended!), because it’s such a critical component of their health and performance, and the consequences of dehydration are …

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