Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing? Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? The amount of protein one person needs is highly dependent on a number of factors such as age, gender, body composition, sport, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How Much Protein do I Need for Optimal Health and Performance

  Yes, it is possible to have a healthy breakfast on busy mornings. It just needs a bit of meal prep ahead of time. If you’re like me, your mornings are busy and there’s never enough time! Cooking a gourmet breakfast is out of the question and sometimes even eating is too! But like mom […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to Meal Prep Breakfast for Busy Mornings

Need tips for how to meal plan for the week ahead? Creating a meal plan for the week will save you time, money and the frustration of not seeing progress when it comes to your health and performance. I remember as a child watching my mom sit down at the table and think about what […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to Meal Plan for the Week

Is it possible to eat mindfully through the holidays, while surrounded by temptation? Let’s face it, the holidays are when most people tend to blow it when it comes to their diet. I’ve heard people say they literally dread the holidays for this reason….there’s so much they can’t eat. This simply is not true! The […]

Kristen Ziesmer Sports Dietitian - How to Mindfully Eat Your Way Through the Holidays.2

Not sure what to do with your pumpkins? Try this healthy recipe everyone will love! For those of us with food allergies or intolerances, such as gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, the holidays can be hard. Honestly, I like having the holidays at my house for two reasons: I love to host and, I can […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Gluten Free Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin

Alcohol and sports performance – does one have an effect on the other? That is the question! Let’s think about the races that involve drinking a beer after (or even during)! Many running and athletic groups also get together for drinks together – is there anything wrong with this? A friend of mine in college […]

Kristen Ziesmer - Does Alcohol Affect Sports Performance - A Scientific Review

Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration? You don’t have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing.  It’s this time of year that I ask myself why I even bother showering. I sweat just standing out there! Unfortunately, we can’t stop the sweating. […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Staying Hydrated - A Step-By-Step Approach to Calculating Sweat Rate

This blog shares how you can have a realistic approach to eating healthy on vacation, without depriving yourself. Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least.  The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian -Vacationing, The Healthy(er) Approach, Nutrition Edition

Learn how you can maintain your fitness and training regime while on vacation. This video demonstration shows you a 30-minute body-weight workout you can do anywhere. Well, I thought the time would never come… I’m going on vacation! I will be spending my birthday watching U2 play in concert, and then topping it off with […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Vacationing, The Healthy(er) Approach, Fitness Edition

Grab a friend and watch this video to learn how to get a fun total-body workout for two that will get you both in great shape. Let’s face it, there are times (lots of times) where we’d rather do anything besides work out. Throughout this past year, this issue was especially hard for me because, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Work the Buddy System, A Total-Body Workout to do with Your Friend