Sweet treats to keep on hand BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Oct 30, 2026 If your house looks anything like most on the day after Halloween, there’s probably no shortage of sugar within arm’s reach – and we’re just getting started! Halloween candy rolls straight int…
+3 A dietitian’s (and mom’s) approach to Halloween Guest column by Brittany Craft, a registered dietitian with Ochsner Eat Fit Oct 25, 2026 I love Halloween, and to some, that’s surprising! I have never watched a horror movie, I don’t particularly enjoy scary decorations and even more surprising — I’m a registered dietitian.
+6 Personalized care, powered by innovation: How Ochsner is transforming breast cancer treatment BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Oct 25, 2026 For patients diagnosed with breast cancer, treatment looks different from one person to another. At Ochsner Health, physicians combine specialized expertise, coordinated care and advances in m…
How I actually read a food label BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Oct 18, 2026 I’ve been a dietitian for decades, but I don’t stand in the grocery aisle carefully reading every line of every Nutrition Facts label.
+2 The Pink Zombie: all treats, no tricks BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Oct 11, 2026 Spooky season is here, and this year, it’s showing up in pink.
Salt: how to make a little taste like a lot BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Oct 4, 2026 Salt has become one of those ingredients we’re conditioned to think of as something to eliminate. But sodium isn’t inherently bad. It’s an essential nutrient that helps regulate fluid balance …
Blood pressure: what your numbers can teach you BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Sep 27, 2026 What if, instead of simply checking your blood pressure, you used that reading to learn something about yourself – including how your everyday habits may be affecting your numbers?
+3 Early detection and advanced treatments offer more options for prostate cancer patients at Ochsner BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Sep 27, 2026 Prostate cancer is often dramatically different from one man to another. For some patients, the disease grows slowly and can be safely monitored for years without intervention. In others, it c…
Sweet meets savory: a better way to do toast BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Sep 20, 2026 Some recipes are less about reinventing the wheel and more about making familiar ingredients feel a little unexpected. This pear and ricotta tartine falls squarely into that category, turning …
What happens when healthier food costs less? BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Sep 13, 2026 For more than a decade, our Ochsner Eat Fit team has worked with restaurants, festivals and foodservice operations across Louisiana to put healthier choices on the menu in the places people ar…
GLP-1 medications: why nutrition still matters Peyton Cherry, registered dietitian with Lifestyle Nutrition at Ochsner Health Sep 6, 2026 You’ve probably heard a lot about GLP-1 medications lately. Whether it’s Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound, these medications have become a major topic of conversation for their impact on …
The healthiest way to order fried chicken (yes, really) BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Aug 30, 2026 My husband and I have fried chicken every once in a while, usually around football season for a tailgate, Mardi Gras or sometimes just because. Whenever I tell someone we picked up Popeyes, th…
+7 Back-to-school success starts with healthy habits, Ochsner Health experts say BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Aug 30, 2026 For many families, the back-to-school season is marked by fresh supplies, full calendars and reunions with friends and teachers. Despite the excitement, the return to the classroom is one of t…
From Oaxaca to Louisiana: Chef Gabriel Balderas cooks with intention BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Aug 23, 2026 Walk into one of Chef Gabriel Balderas’ restaurants and everything feels natural, almost effortless.
Erythritol: what the research really says BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Aug 16, 2026 The evidence linking excess added sugar to negative health effects is extensive, spanning far beyond weight and blood sugar. A consistently high intake is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, f…
+2 Energy drinks: what to know before reaching for one BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Aug 9, 2026 Walk into almost any grocery store, convenience store or gym these days, and you’ll find an entire cooler devoted to energy drinks. The category has exploded, with options promising everything…
Lymphatic drainage is trending: Here’s what it actually does BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Aug 2, 2026 Lymphatic drainage has been getting a lot of attention lately.
Ultra-processed foods: why they’re so hard to resist BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 26, 2026 Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in wellness conversations, and for good reason. Research continues to link diets high in these foods with anxiety and inflammation, obesity, Type 2 …
+4 Ochsner Lafayette General advances care through research and clinical trials BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jul 26, 2026 More than ever, Ochsner Lafayette General is a hub for scientific research, medical innovation and clinical trials that are improving health outcomes for today’s patients and future generation…
Pickle juice, cottage cheese and what really helps cramps BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 19, 2026 My dad is 86, a somewhat regular feature in this column and one of my favorite sources of practical nutrition questions.
Late-night eating: Is it really that bad? BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 12, 2026 For many of us, eating doesn’t stop once dinner ends. There’s often one more trip to the kitchen, maybe for a few squares of chocolate, a small bowl of ice cream, popcorn or crackers. Sometime…
Sweat-smart sips to beat the Louisiana heat BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 5, 2026 Water is always the foundation. I want to start there because electrolyte powders, tablets and ready-to-drinks are everywhere. While I love having those options, water is often the best option…
Eat Fit and eat fresh: Summer Melon Salad BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 28, 2026 When summer temperatures climb, few ingredients are as refreshing as sweet, juicy melon. In this salad from Ye Olde College Inn, sweet cantaloupe and watermelon provide the perfect backdrop fo…
+4 Ochsner Health experts encourage safe summer fun with tips on sun protection, water safety and outdoor injuries BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jun 28, 2026 Long days at the pool, ball games in the heat, and weekends on the water are staples of summer in south Louisiana, but Ochsner Health experts say the season also brings a spike in preventable …
Eat Fit Inspiring Stories: My father and the person he chose to become BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 21, 2026 While this column often centers on food, health and habits, well-being reaches beyond what we eat or how we move. It also shows up in how we live, how we treat people, how we make decisions an…
Hurricane prep: fueling your body before, during and after the storm BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 14, 2026 If you’ve lived through a hurricane, you know the drill. The lines at the grocery store. The empty shelves. The last-minute scramble that follows the same pattern: Water disappears first. Then…
Granola reimagined: better ingredients, better flavor BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 7, 2026 Granola has long been marketed as a better-for-you pantry staple. It’s something we sprinkle over yogurt, add to smoothie bowls or even grab by the handful as a “healthy” snack. However, this …
Robin Barnes: staying in her voice BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 31, 2026 Well-being isn’t limited to what we eat or how we move, it’s also reflected in how we show up for ourselves, for the people around us and for the work that matters to us. That’s why we are sha…