To perform at your best, do you know which supplements provide the best value for your money? In this video, I discuss what most of my clients seek guidance on; what the best supplements are to support their health and performance, and what my own personal regime is so I can stay on top of […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Best Supplements for Health and Performance

Does it matter what you eat when you’re struggling to recover from a sports injury? In this video, I reveal 3 top foods that will support your recovery from an injury, to help you get back to performing at your best. Making small adjustments in your diet does indeed make a difference with supporting the […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - 3 Top Foods to Aid in Sports Injury Recovery

Is pre-workout fueling necessary? In this training video I explain everything you need to know about proper fueling before your workout, to get the maximum results. Studies show there’s a significant improvement in your training session when you eat carbohydrates within 45 minutes prior to your workout. Topics discussed: What ‘pre-workout fueling’ actually is Why […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Everything you need to know about preworkout fueling

Do you know how easy it is to make your own sports drink? In this video I show you how to create a homemade sports drink with items you probably have in your pantry, to stay hydrated and fueled in the summer heat. You don’t need Gatorade or other sugar-laden sports drinks from the store […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - How to make your own sports drink

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

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

Is Intermittent Fasting really a healthy choice for weight loss? I recently posted about the ketogenic diet (click here to read if you missed it) but that’s not the only option for weight loss these days. Chances are you’ve heard of intermittent fasting or ‘IF’ for short. IF is nothing new – in fact fasting […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Intermittent-fasting for health and weight loss

Have you been considering the ketogenic diet to help you lose weight? Chances are you’ve heard of your friend or a friend of a friend or that girl on the internet who follows it and has lost a gazillion pounds. So you think, “well it’s worked for them so why not?” But perhaps you’ve wondered […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss

What if you could take a pill, in this case a vitamin, that would prevent a number of health conditions AND improve athletic performance? It could be a reality with vitamin D; also known as the sunshine vitamin. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential to bone and muscle health. […]

Kristen Ziesmer, Sports Dietitian - Vitamin D For Improving Sports Performance