Do you love salmon as much as we do? Learn why this nutrient-packed superfood should be part of your diet. We always hear about kale, pomegranates, and blueberries as being superfoods. However, there is one you probably already eat and don’t realize all its health benefits: salmon. How does it sound to relieve muscle soreness, build […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Is Salmon the Next Superfood

Nutrition Label – The Facts Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These changes were made to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will hopefully make it easier for consumers […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

Ready to get tactical with sports nutrition? This guest blog by Sean Vander Veer provides a meal plan for supporting the physical demands of military and first-responder careers. As a police officer, firefighter, or a member of active Military, the physical demands on your body can be tremendous. At any moment you can be placed […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Tactical Sports Nutrition

Ugh, mornings! Sometimes they can seem so difficult, especially in the cold winter months. Making a few simple changes in the morning can really improve your health and help you have a great day. Try testing out these steps to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health: 1. Get Enough Sleep This one seems so […]

You’ve purchased those running shoes and all the other necessary gear for taking on those trails and running paths, but one component that can’t be overlooked is nutrition.  Quality nutrition plays a huge role when it comes to performance and overall enjoyment.  The key is having a plan.  Running is a great way to lose […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Sports Nutrition for Runners

The first home Gamecock Football game is right around the corner! Don’t ruin your diet by munching on wings, chip, and burgers all day! Try this healthy tailgate recipe: pork tenderloin…guaranteed to be the star of the tailgate! Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1⁄2 […]

Are you  getting the most out of your training? Learn why pre-workout fueling is essential for an effective training session. A good training session allows your body to positively adapt to the training stimulus. Think better results, faster! How does this happen, you ask? By giving your body the proper nutrients it needs, your body […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Fuel to Get Most out of Training

Healthy Eating On a Budget Whether you are a broke college student like I am, or a busy parent trying to balance bills, saving money is a top priority! Instead of using excuses to not eat healthy, like the infamous ‘healthy eating is expensive’, try to use these few ideas below to choose healthy foods, […]

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For the last few years I have had the pleasure of talking to, meeting and working with trainers from many different places. Every single trainer I have met seems to have some personal style and opinion that shows in their work and the training prescriptions given to their clients. But what is the difference between […]

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How-To: Eating Healthy While Dining Out I can’t even tell you the number of times I broke my healthy eating streak because I couldn’t resist a night out to dinner with the girls or with my family. Not only would I eat unhealthy foods, I would over eat because of the portion sizes that my […]

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