Unique Careers in Sports Nutrition!
Craig Moore currently serves as the Performance Dietitian at Red Bull’s Athlete Performance Center in Santa Monica, California. He is accredited through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a board-certified specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD).
Craig attended the University of Missouri where he earned undergraduate degrees in Medical Dietetics and Exercise Science. He earned a master’s degree from The University of Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
Prior to joining Red Bull, Craig worked in collegiate athletics for seven years serving as the Football Dietitian at The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Utah. Through his work with Red Bull and his own private consultation, Craig has extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and disciplines ranging from first round draft picks in the NFL to World Champions and Olympic Medalist.
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5 Years of Snippets!
In this episode, I share the journey of the podcast over the past five years, sharing insights on its origins, memorable guests, audience impact, and personal growth. I emphasizes the importance of connection within the Sports RD community and the lessons learned through various episodes.
I also touch on the challenges and joys of podcasting, the significance of audience feedback, and her aspirations for the future of the show!
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Learning to Lead!
Sam Wade shares incredible advice and practical insight on what it truly means to lead. We dive into different leadership styles, how to effectively delegate, and the key qualities that set successful leaders apart. One of the big questions we explore: Are leaders born, or can leadership be developed?
Whether you're a student, a new RD, or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!
Sam Wade is the current Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition at Boise State. She oversees all sports teams, while being the primary sports dietitian for the football team. Sam was the first full-time dietitian at Boise State and has grown the program to include 15+ team members including another full-time dietitian, a fellow, graduate assistants, paid interns and student volunteers. Prior to this, Sam received her Master's degree from University Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, while working with the lacrosse and football teams. Sam developed her passion for sports nutrition at Penn State where she was also a student-athlete. Most importantly, Sam has a loving husband and two black labs. Their favorite activities are paddle boarding, hanging with fam, and eating ice cream.
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The Future is Bright!
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sunnie DeLano, a trailblazing leader in dietetics and the director of my dietetic internship program. With years of experience shaping the future of nutrition professionals, Sunnie offers invaluable insights into how the field has evolved—and where it’s headed next. We talk through her personal career journey, explore the changing landscape of dietetics education, and dive into the skills that matter most for today’s nutrition students. Whether you're an aspiring RD, a current intern, or a seasoned preceptor, this conversation is packed with practical advice and meaningful reflection.
Dr. Sunnie DeLano is an associate professor of teaching in nutritional science at Pepperdine University. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate department she oversees the Master’s degree in Nutrition and Health Science and the internship program for students studying to become registered dietitians.
She holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Pepperdine University and completed her Master’s degree in Nutrition, as well as her dietetic internship at California State University Northridge. She holds a Doctorate degree in Health Professions Education from Logan University, with research interests in the areas of weight management and intuitive eating, child feeding practices and best practices in the area of education for future health professionals.
She began her career in the areas of childhood weight management, eating disorders and sports nutrition before moving into academia at her alma mater, Pepperdine. Academia is where she found her home and has remained so for over 25 years.Dr. DeLano teaches undergraduate courses in sports nutrition and nutrition through the lifecycle and graduate courses in weight management, counseling and education, as well as leadership and communication. She serves on the coalition for homelessness in her community and has a passion for everyone going to bed with food in their stomachs, regardless of circumstances. Her free time is spent at the beach, treasure hunting at antique stores or traveling!
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Almost 10 years later! Take a stroll down memory lane where I share my most memorable lessons from my dietetic internship! Your dietetic internship will change your life! Every rotation you have is a true gift. If you're starting your DI soon or you just completed your last rotation this episode is for you!
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Want to get Coffee?!
Maura Donovan has an incredible story to becoming a sports dietitian. Her impressive background and unique career path have set her up for her dream job. Maura is a board-certified sports dietitian and currently serves as a Medical Education Specialist for Sports Nutrition at Thorne.
Maura earned her master’s degree in nutritional sciences and completed her dietetic internship for RD credentialing at Boston University with concentrations in sports nutrition, eating disorders, and clinical nutrition. In 2023, after completing over 2,000 hours of sports nutrition work, Maura sat for her board exam and became a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian.
Maura began her career at Walden Behavioral Care, working in their Partial Hospitalization program and their GOALS IOP program for athletes with eating disorders. She was responsible for programming nutrition education sessions, patient meal plans, and overseeing patient meals and group sessions.
Prior to joining Thorne, Maura oversaw the nutrition of 14 Division 1 intercollegiate sports teams at Boston College. In conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition, Maura was responsible for individual athlete nutrition counseling, delivering team nutrition talks, creating educational materials, providing supplement education, and collaborating with coaches and sports medicine to ensure the best nutrition practices for all athletes.
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Be where your feet are!
Brad Solomon has an amazing journey to becoming a sports dietitian! Brad is a father of two baby boys and a husband to an amazing Physical Therapist, Lana. He is the RD working with the University of Texas Football under Amy Culp. He was lucky enough to spend all of his student years at home in Las Vegas at UNLV under Nicole Kiley, and again lucky to spend the season with the Raiders in their first year in Las Vegas under Ricky Ng. He spent a year with the University of Wyoming before bringing the family to Austin. He gained his Master’s by defending a review on the Body Composition Challenges in Collegiate Football Players & the Impact on Performance and Health. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an ISAK Level-1 Anthropometrist. This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition
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Memorial Hermann!
Brett Singer and Meredith Parmley offer valuable insights into their roles as sports dietitians at the Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Houston. They walk us through a typical day, share insider tips for applying to their highly competitive residency program, and explore the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of consulting in sports nutrition. They also cover much more! Whether you're pursuing a career in sports dietetics or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a premier sports institute, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Brett Singer serves as the Sports Dietitian Coordinator for a team of five sports dietitians at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. Within his role, Brett provides nutrition counseling for individual athletes, while also providing contract nutrition services for several local high schools within the community. Brett also helps lead the Memorial Hermann Sports Nutrition Residency Program. Outside of his role with Memorial Hermann, Brett serves as the Conference Planning Chair on the Board of Directors for American Sports & Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA). Brett currently serves as a consulting sports dietitian within Major League Soccer. He has previously served as the sports dietitian for Houston Dynamo FC and Austin FC. He has also previously served as an Adjunct Professor within the University of Houston Master of Athletic Training Program.
Meredith Parmley, MS, RD, CSSD is a board certified sports dietitian based in Houston, TX with the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute. As a student-athlete on the XC and track teams at the University of Houston, Meredith battled iron deficiency and under-fueling. Along the way, she developed a strong interest in helping young athletes use nutrition as a means to reach their full potential. Upon completion of her bachelors and master’s degrees, Meredith completed a sports nutrition residency program to further her practical skills within the field of sports nutrition. She currently serves as a contract RD for various teams and schools, including the Houston Dynamo organization, Houston Christian University, the Savannah Bananas, and local high schools.
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Follow your passion!
In this episode, I share valuable lessons I learned along the way to being elected to the ASPDA Board of Directors in 2023. I also talk about how to get involved in the industry, what I wish I knew starting out, and so much more! If you are interested in taking your career to the next level, this episode is for you! Head to https://sportsrd.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ to learn more about the Board of Directors and all of the ASPDA programming. I am incredibly grateful for every past, present and future board member, this episode is dedicated to you. Thanks for your support along the way!
*For context, when speaking on the episode regarding CPSDA and ASPDA: in July 2024 CPSDA was renamed to the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA). The choice of “American” reflects our aspiration to elevate ourselves as the national leader in our field. “Sports and Performance” acknowledges the diverse range of practicing members, many of whom identify as Sports RDs or Performance Dietitians. Lastly, “Dietitian” reinforces our commitment to our profession as the vast majority of our members are registered dietitians and this is the clearest way to distinguish us from the plethora of nutrition gurus.
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The Power of Negotiation!
Taylor Lile shares multiple strategies on how to maximize your salary potential! Applying for your first full time job? Or looking for the next one? This episode is for you! Taylor has amazing advice that you won’t want to miss!
Taylor is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with 12 years of sports nutrition experience working with professional sports including MLB, NFL, NBA G-League, MiLB and EIHL, NCAA division I collegiate, and high school athletes, and with the U.S. Army and Gatorade Sports Science Institute. And she is a 2022 World Series Champion. Taylor is the CEO of Taylored for Performance, LLC, a company that is passionate about helping athletes attain longevity in their career by improving their performance through recovery nutrition.
Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling the world, and has a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. You can find Taylor on Instagram at @tayloredforperformance. More on the nutrition support and resources Taylor provides can be found at her website at tayloredforperformance.com
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WNBA Nutrition!
Mary Ellen Kelly is credentialed as a registered dietitian (RD) and board-certified sports dietitian (CSSD). She holds a bachelor’s of science in nutrition from Boston University, where she was a 4-year member of the NCAA Division 1 varsity women’s track and field team. She earned her master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and completed her formal training at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJPVA) in Bronx, New York.
Mary Ellen is the Team Dietitian for the 2024 WNBA Champions- the New York Liberty. She serves as Adjunct Faculty for Boston University. In 2018 Mary Ellen Kelly founded Fuel Forward, a private practice and nutrition consulting business offering nutrition-related speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching for groups and individuals. Current or former clients include but are not limited to: Baylor University, Bloomsburg University, Boston College, Boston University, Fordham University, Golf Mind & Body, LaSalle University, PWHL Boston Fleet, Regis College, University of Delaware, USA Lacrosse, and Wesleyan University.
In 2014 she was hired into a full-time team dietitian role in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins and worked with them for over three years. Mary Ellen was the Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and prior to UNC, she served as the Campus Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist at St. John’s University in Queens, NY.
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NFL Nutrition!
Jessica Pastuf enters her fifth season with the Buccaneers and her second as the Director of Performance Nutrition.
In this role, Pastuf is responsible for educating and guiding players on how to improve their performance and recovery through optimal nutrition and fueling choices. She works with other members of the Performance Team to design strategies and implement measures dedicated to player hydration, nutrition, recovery, body composition and injury prevention. She was a member of the support staff for Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV championship team.
Pastuf works with the club's High-Performance Chef to cultivate menus to achieve players' individual nutrition needs. As the team's Director of Nutrition, she oversees the Performance Nutrition Staff, which includes the Performance Dietitian and two Performance Nutrition interns.
Prior to joining the Buccaneers, Pastuf worked as a member of the Utah Jazz's High-Performance Nutrition team from 2019-2020. Before joining the Jazz, she was a Sports Nutrition intern with the University of Utah's athletic department.
Pastuf graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro before receiving a Master of Science in Sports Nutrition from the University of Utah. In addition, Pastuf is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports dietetics (CSSD), as well as a Registered Dietician (RD).
A native of Syracuse, New York, Pastuf currently resides in Tampa.
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Basketball Nutrition!
Alyson Onyon joined the Syracuse University Athletics Department as the Director of Performance Nutrition in July 2023. Onyon, spent the previous seven years at Virginia Tech where she began as an assistant director of sports nutrition in 2016 and left the Hokies as the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition where she oversaw nutrition services for all 22 sports teams.
While at VT, Onyon managed the Student Athlete Performance Center (SAPC), an athlete-only dining facility on campus. She helped design and plan the facility as well as a new men's basketball fueling station. She worked primarily with the Hokies men's basketball and baseball programs and assisted with football nutrition operations.
During her time in Blacksburg, Onyon also spent time working primarily with women's basketball, softball, wrestling and golf.
She provided and promoted nutrition education through individual counseling sessions, team talks, cooking classes and grocery tours with Hokie student-athletes.
Onyon was a member of the ACC Healthcare Administration and Mental Health Task Force.
Prior to Virginia Tech, Onyon was a registered dietitian and performance nutrition intern at Texas A&M University in 2016 where she oversaw soccer, softball and men's and women's swimming & diving sports nutrition services while assisting with football, men's basketball, and baseball.
Onyon spent six months as a graduate student sports nutrition intern at the University at Buffalo where she counseled UB student-athletes, held drop-in office hours and developed nutrition education materials. Prior to her time in athletics at UB, she did a dietetic internship with a nutrition advanced certificate at Buffalo where she completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice within community wellness, food service and clinical nutrition realms to become a Registered Dietitian.
Her first internship was during her undergraduate time at Cornell, where she provided nutrition education for Cornell student-athletes through seminar presentations, posters, and diet assessment.
Onyon was a standout softball player at Cornell in nearby Ithaca, N.Y., where she was twice named to the All-Ivy League Softball Team, as a second team honoree in 2012 and honorable mention in 2014. She was named a NFCA Division I All-America Scholar Athlete as a senior in 2014.
A 2014 graduate of Cornell, Onyon earned her bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences with a concentration in dietetics and completed a master's degree in nutrition from Buffalo in 2015 where she also completed her dietetic internship. Onyon is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.
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High School Sports Nutrition!
Allison Maurer is back on the podcast! Allison joined Sports RD Snippets back in June 2021 talking all about her role with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Today we talk about her current role as a sports dietitian and strength coach at the high school level! Allison has great advice on the best strategies to get your foot in the door, her take on work life balance, and why working at the high school level is so rewarding!
Allison Maurer is a veteran sports dietitian with more than 20 years of experience fueling athletes from high school, collegiate, to professional athletes. She is the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Wellness at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. There, she oversees strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and works closely with sports medicine on a daily basis. She is the strength coach for baseball, softball, wrestling and girls and boys basketball, teaches sports nutrition courses, a speed/agility/plyometric class and girls weight training. Maurer conducts team and individual nutrition counseling for all teams and individual athletes as needed.
Previously, Maurer was the Director of Sports Nutrition and Fueling with the Pittsburgh Pirates where she oversaw nutrition operations from the major league team all the way through the Dominican Academy. She was responsible for planning team meals on the road and executing performance nutrition for athletes. Performance nutrition included weight gain/loss, injury recovery nutrition, recovery nutrition for pitchers, hydration testing, body composition testing and sleep.
Before that, Maurer spent nearly nine years as the Sports Dietitian at the University of Tennessee (2007-2016) where she oversaw the performance nutrition for all sports. She performed cooking demos, grocery store tours, taught an undergraduate sports nutrition class, did team talks and individual nutrition consultations. She also performed body composition testing and supervised a staff of 15 undergraduate and RD interns.
From 2004-2007, Maurer was the Sports Dietitian and an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Colorado, Boulder (2004-2007). She assisted in the weight room with football and conducted the strength training for cheer, dance, men’s and women’s golf and women’s tennis.
Maurer served on the board of directors for The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) for 6 years. She is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS).
She received her undergraduate degree in dietetics from Olivet Nazarene University and her masters in nutrition from Georgia State University. She currently resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with her three boys, Manuel (Manny, 17), Emilio (15), and Nico (12)
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Training Camp 101!
Want to get your foot in the door!? Hear the behind the scenes of an early practitioners experience in collegiate and professional football. Lessons learned, experiences gained, and so much more!
Kendall Pozulp earned her BS in Nutrition from Benedictine University and completed her dietetic internship and combined Master's program at Loyola University of Chicago. During her master's, she gained valuable experience as a nutrition intern with the Chicago Bulls.
Following graduation, she moved to the University of Illinois, serving as the Football Nutrition Fellow. Recently, Kendall returned to Chicago and is currently working as a Training Camp Nutrition Intern with the Chicago Bears.
Kendall Pozulp's journey into sports nutrition began with her passion for figure skating, where she discovered the vital connection between food and performance on the ice. Her ultimate goal is to work with Olympic figure skaters and hockey players.
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Get out of your comfort zone! Kyla has an incredible story on how she got to where she is today. Kyla talks about her unique resident experience at Memorial Herman, the behind the scenes of wining the MLS cup, the best time of day to reach out to a sports dietitian, and so much more! Kyla is currently in her fourth season as the dietitian for the Columbus Crew (MLS). She is a 2023 MLS Cup Champion and 2021 Campeones Cup Champion. Prior to her move to Columbus, Kyla was selected for the 2019-2021 Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) where she completed her fellowship at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, TX. Her work experience includes working as a Fitness Specialist in a variety of settings, and as a nutrition assistant for the University of Michigan Performance Nutrition program where she trained to become a sports dietitian over the course of three years. Kyla also has experience working with EXOS in Detroit, MI at the headquarters of DTE Energy. In addition, her education has spanned both kinesiology and nutrition. Kyla earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University where she competed as a division one soccer player for four years and completed two masters’ degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor: one in Kinesiology (MS) and one in Nutritional Sciences (MPH). Born and raised in Michigan, she is a true Midwest girl at heart! In her free time, she loves going to visit her parents’ lake house in Waterford, MI, being outside, playing soccer, trying new places to eat, and exploring new places with her “club” friends. Kyla currently resides in downtown Columbus, OH with her cat, Ziggy. ✅ Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you! This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition and Cheribundi This podcast is sponsored by 2Before Performance Nutrition! Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com Use code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% off all orders at http://cheribundi.com/. Sports dietitians and their teams can order at additional reduced team pricing and free shipping online at http://proshop.cheribundi.com/ or by contacting Dan Sagers at mailto:dan.sagers@nextfoods.net
50,000 Downloads!
Celebrating this milestone by sharing 50 lessons I wish I knew as a brand new sports RD. I list my top 50 lessons and go in depth into my top 5. If you’re a student or a brand new sports RD you won’t want to miss this.
Sports RD Snippets started in 2020! Thanks for listening and spreading the word 4 years later. I appreciate you all! Cheers to 50K more!
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Building a sustainable sports nutrition program! Director of Sports Nutrition, Colleen Carrion shares her advice and insight on how she has worked at the University of Maryland for 11 years! We talk about creating a budget, essential soft skills and hard skills when starting a new role, having a family as a sports RD, the secret to staying at one place for so long, and so much more! Colleen Carrion was hired in 2013 to serve as the Director of Sports Nutrition for Maryland Athletics. In her role, Colleen serves as a nutrition resources for athletes from 18 varsity sports, coaches, and staff. She provides individual nutrition counseling that focuses on fueling strategies, hydration and proper supplementation, team nutrition education sessions, travel meal management, body composition analysis, and serves as a member of the eating disorder management team. She also oversees all aspects of the Olympic Sports fueling stations. Prior to coming to Maryland, Colleen served as the Campus Dietitian/Sports Dietitian at St. John’s University. Colleen spent about 8-10 hours a week in the athletic department counseling, educating, and developing meal plans for student athletes and teams. When not in the athletic department, she oversaw day to day foodservice operations, promoting fresh ideas and innovative foodservice concepts, and highlighting nutrition as part of overall wellness for all students on campus. Prior to St. John’s, Colleen completed the Dietetic Internship with a Masters of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition with a minor in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at University of Florida in August of 2010. During her two years in Gainesville, Florida she worked with the athletes from all of the UF athletic teams. Colleen helped with the development of training table menus, individual meal plans, nutrition education presentations, newsletters, and helped plan and organize pre- and post-game meals for various teams, as well as provided individual counseling for student athletes. In 2008, Colleen graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. While at Cornell, Colleen competed on the Gymnastics team and earned IVY League and ECAC championships on the vault. Colleen is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and is currently a member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetics Association, and the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition group. A native of Marlboro, MA, Colleen currently resides with her husband and two children in Hyattsville, Maryland. This podcast is sponsored by 2Before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.
Review or Redo?! Meredith Price is back on the pod! We share our takes on the resume and cover letter. 1 or 2 pages? Objective statement or no objective? We play a fun game and take you through the do’s and don’ts when writing your resume and cover letter. Are you a student or early professional? This episode is for you! Love this episode? Make sure you check out Episode 66 with Meredith on Interviewing tips! Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast! Check out the the website! www.sportsrdsnippets.com 1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence! This podcast is sponsored by 2Before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.
Adversity is a Gift!
Mitzi Dulan shares incredible advice and insight on her career as a sports dietitian. Mitzi talks all about how she landed roles with professional teams, how she started her own food company, simplyFUEL, and so much more! There are so many gems in this episode for wherever you are in your career!
As America’s Nutrition Expert, Mitzi is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert who has inspired millions to lose weight and get fit and she’s a longtime entrepreneur. She is an author, (with over 3.8 million Pinterest followers), and a sought after trusted source of information who has conducted over four hundred television interviews. She has been seen on LIVE! With Kelly & Michael, CNN Dr. Oz Show and FOX News Channel. Her other television appearances include segments on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates throughout the country.
As a Pinterest influencer, Mitzi authored The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin Your Way Thin. Mitzi is also the co-author of The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion with NFL future Hall-of-Famer, Tony Gonzalez.
Mitzi was the team sports nutritionist for 2015 World Champion Kansas City Royals Baseball Team for 11 seasons. She was the team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team for over eight seasons and was previously the sports nutritionist for the Golden State Warriors Basketball Team.
Mitzi has been a nutrition spokesperson/influencer for numerous natural food clients such as LaCroix, Body Armor, California Grapes, Hass Avocados, The National Honey Board, Victoria Fine Foods and USA Pulses.
She’s been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Glamour, US Weekly, Family Circle, Shape, Self, and Oxygen. I has also been featured on Oprah.com,Yahoo.com, HuffingtonPost.com, ESPN.com, MSN.com, FoodNetwork.com and Glamour.com
Mitzi’s startup food company, simplyFUEL, was created in 2015 after she randomly made her protein ball recipe for the Kansas City Royals players as their team sports nutritionist. It was the first time in her 10 years with the team that she ever made anything for them from her kitchen as she always worked with the team chef. She got lucky, 6 weeks later the KC Royals won the World Series becoming 2015 World Champions! The Royals gave Mitzi a World Series ring. She did tv interviews with all the local stations and the amazing people of Kansas City were asking “How can we buy your balls?” and simplyFUEL was born.
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