Tired of the contradictions, mixed messages, and overall confusion about nutrition? This video highlights a few points that will help guide you to an approach that’s right for you. I get asked these questions all the time: “Why is nutrition so confusing?” “Should I be eating that, or not?” Not everything applies to everyone the […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Why Is Nutrition So Confusing

Need solid insight on the best and worst diets for athletes? In this video, I share my analysis of what diet best supports athletes and active individuals. Every year it seems a new diet is all the rage, and I hear about it from my clients. However, the main reason many of them contact me […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Best and Worst Diets of 2021 for Athletes

Is your performance suffering because of your diet? Good intentions or not, it’s critical to know why your choices with food could be hindering your potential. As a sports dietitian, I help athletes and active individuals fuel their body for better performance, and most of my clients approach me because they’re struggling. I help them […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How Your Diet is Ruining Your Performance

Do you know how to make nutrition your ally for getting more toned? How to get muscle tone is one of the top 5 requests I get from clients. This video explains how to leverage nutrition to support your goal of a leaner and toned physique. Achieving better muscle tone does not require a special […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian -How to Leverage Your Nutrition So You're More Toned

Is eating organic healthier, and worth spending the extra money? In this video, I break down the benefits, when organic is a must, and when it’s okay to relax and buy conventional foods. Comparing the health benefits of organic versus non-organic food can be confusing, and leave many people wondering if the extra cost of […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Is Organic Healthier Than Conventional

Too busy to cook healthy meals? You won’t have an excuse anymore after watching this video, where I reveal a must-have tool in the kitchen that everybody should have. You’re busy, I’m busy, life is busy. And if you didn’t know about it already, you’ll soon discover how the Instant Pot can make your life […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian -My One Must Have Tool in the Kitchen

Understanding electrolyte needs is a big topic among the endurance athlete community, and for those just getting started in events such as triathlons and marathons. Low blood sodium, or hyponatremia is the main cause of muscle cramping, which every athlete wants to avoid. But even more importantly, sodium is directly responsible for muscle contraction including […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Electrolyte Needs for Endurance Athletes

Will it matter that much if I drink? The question of drinking alcohol or not comes up a lot, and many of my clients wonder if alcohol should be totally off limits. In this video, I discuss why the answer depends on what you’re drinking, how much, and what you’re mixing it with, to help […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Can Alcohol be Part of a Healthy Diet

Are you overwhelmed with meal prepping for you and your family? If you’re out of ideas and have limited time to prepare healthy meals, this video has just the tips you need to help get you on track. Many of my clients find meal prepping complicated, and can’t figure out how to get healthy food […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Quick and Easy Meal Prep for the Week Ahead

Do you avoid snacking between meals because you think it’s unhealthy or will cause weight gain? Done properly, mindful or ‘smart snacking’ can make all the difference to having optimal energy levels, improved performance and higher brain functioning. As an important part of their meal plan, many of my clients learn that not all snacking […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - The Truth About Snacking