My top 5 picks for filling snacks on the go that will keep energy levels up and prevent muscle breakdown. Often times I will get a new client in my office who will tell me they don’t snack and say it like snacking is a bad thing. I’m often surprised by this because a constant […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - On the Go Snacking for Busy Athletes

Are you harnessing the power of nutrition for recovery from a sport injury? Fuel your body to recover faster and prevent unwanted weight gain while maintaining muscle mass! Did you know >3.5 million injuries occur each year in teenagers 14 and under? Two million of those sport injuries occur in just high school aged kids […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Nutrition for Sports Injury Recovery

Spoiler: The best diet is not what you think! If you’re an athlete or an active person, losing weight may not be as easy as one might think. You have to balance eating for energy with eating to elicit a weight loss. But I’ll be honest…I’m tired! I’m tired of hearing about the latest and […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Best Weight Loss Diet for Athletes with an Active Lifestyle

Learn to pick the right cereals to give you the proper nutrients and energy you need as an athlete. Mornings are hard, especially when you’re not a morning person. Getting in a nutritious breakfast is even harder when you’re rushing around. But we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - 7 Best Cereals for Athletes on Busy Mornings

The sports nutrition you give your body before a game or competition can make a big difference in your performance! Being a student athlete is hard work – you have to balance school, practice, games and maybe even a job. Eating properly before games and competitions may seem like just one more thing to add […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Sports Nutrition - What Should I Eat Before A Game or Competition