Think losing weight is hard? Teen athletes often have a harder time gaining weight! This is a frequent issue I help parents with. It’s usually a concern that their young athlete is losing too much weight, not being noticed by College recruiters, not performing competitively enough, or just not being as healthy and robust as […]

Why Your Young Athlete Isn’t Gaining Weight

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, […]

How to Bulk Up Your Young Athletes Meals to Add Muscle

Who wants to save money on groceries, while feeding your family healthy meals? It’s surprisingly easy with a few swaps. Reducing your grocery bill is a major concern lately, and everyone is noticing that food has become expensive. If you’ve followed my blog, you know I love food and meal-prep hacks that save time, money, […]

Easy swaps to save money on your grocery bill

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. […]

How to Help an Athlete Who is a Picky Eater

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 […]

How to Pack a Cooler for an Away Game or Competition

This post continues the theme of how to have healthy food on hand for active families on the go. It provides the recipes mentioned in my blog: How to Spend Less Time in the Kitchen with an Active Family. Each of the recipes below are a hit with my family and I’ve found them to […]

Freezer Meal Recipes for Active Families - Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian

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 […]

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

Want a quick tip on how to jazz up your diet with more variety? Better yet, how to always have food on the ready? Watch this video to learn a handy tip to accomplish both. We all get bored with eating the same old food day after day, and it’s easy to get stuck in […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to add variety to your diet and always have food on hand

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

Don’t have time to prepare and eat healthy, quality food? Getting organized and learning a few strategies for healthier eating is a key area I help my clients with. If you’re relying on vending machines or fast-food outlets a bit too often, then it’s time to get savvy about how you can get better organized […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - My Top Tips for Getting in More Quality Food