Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD
Sports and Lifestyle Dietitian
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, registered dietitian with Ochsner Health System, manages the nutrition department of Ochsner Fitness Center and is founder of the Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative.
Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow the Eat Fit team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @EatFitNOLA. Looking for healthy recipes? Download the Eat Fit Smartphone app, and coming soon, check out the NEW! Eat Fit Cookbook at www.EatFitCookbook.com
For more details, visit OchsnerEatFit.org
Photo by Sonia Savio
Posts By This Author
Top 5 Healthy Costco Finds in 2021
Looking for budget-friendly Costco finds that are fast, easy and healthy? Check out these five fabulous Costco finds.
7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System During COVID-19
Whether it’s the common cold, the flu or COVID-19, these seven key strategies will help you boost your immune system and protect your wellness year-round.
Best and Worst Kid-Friendly Cheese Crackers
Check out which cheese cracker products on the market make the cut and which ones you should avoid.
No Alcohol for 40 Days: Take the 2021 #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge
Give your body a spring detox; give up alcohol for 40 days and document the impact it has on your body with the Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge.
Healthy Chips: 5 Better-For-You Options
Here’s a rundown of our top five picks for healthy chips, with options to suit a variety of nutritional needs: vegan, low carb, gluten free and grain free.
5 Healthy Super Bowl Food Makeovers
Easy ingredient makeovers for burgers, chili and wings to lighten up your favorite Super Bowl dishes.
5 Healthy Finds to Satisfy King Cake Cravings
If you love king cake but are also keeping an eye on health, we’ve got five good-for-you finds – all of which are gluten free and have little to no added sugar.
Can Drinking Pickle Juice Help to Relieve Cramps?
Drinking an ounce or two of pickle juice can stop cramping within about 85 seconds - faster than water alone.
How Not to Blow Your Diet When Your Team Loses
When a team loses, fans tend to consume more calories from saturated fat and added sugar the next day.
Eat Fit King Cake: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Celebrate Mardi Gras wherever you are, indulging in the season’s beloved traditional treat without wrecking your resolutions, thanks to the Eat Fit King Cake.
Should I Be Juicing?
If you're looking to start juicing or blending, check out these tips to maximize nutrient density and minimize sugars and calories.
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 8 Things to Know
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides advice on what to eat, but may be based on weak scientific evidence. Here's what you need to know.
Budget-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
Resetting your healthy habits doesn’t have to be too expensive. Here are our suggestions for low-priced or free resolutions to help us meet our annual goals.
Top Picks for Grab-and-Go Oatmeal Cups
Grab-and-go oatmeal cups are a convenient breakfast option for busy mornings. But they're not all created equal.
Sleep Better and Feel Better In The New Year
Improve your sleep by creating a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom, limiting exposure to electronics and avoiding alcohol before going to bed.
5 Dairy Foods Low in Lactose
If you love your milk and cheese but are lactose intolerant, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a good chance that you can still enjoy certain dairy products.
New Year's Nutritional Changes That Work
When setting wellness goals for the new year, make sure to keep things simple, streamlined and wholesome. Don’t worry about strict rules with lists of do's and don’ts.
Top 7 Probiotic-Rich Foods
From kimchi and sauerkraut to kombucha and kefir, here are the top seven probiotic-rich foods you should start eating.
7 Things to Know About Sugar
Many don't realize that “healthy” sugars like honey, maple syrup and coconut sugar are still consider added sugar. Read on for other important facts to know.
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Thoughtful Wellness Gifts
From food and fitness products to gifts that promote relaxation, here are some wellness gift ideas to suit an array of people in your life.
How to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays
Tips for how people with diabetes can navigate the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day while feeling great too.
How to Avoid Holiday Excess
Planning and shopping for holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's can be emotionally and physically draining. This stress can carry over to affect our eating habits.
3 Ways to Jazz Up Lunchtime Salads
Take a break from the same-old, same-old lunchtime salad by swapping out lettuce for these three hearty combos for veggie alternatives.
How to Pack Your Kid’s Lunchbox
Upgrade your kid’s lunch by mixing and matching these healthful items to ensure a nutritiously balanced lunch that won’t end up in the trash can.
Food Pantry Donation: How to Give with Respect
If you’re considering donating to a food pantry, consider these strategies to do so with mindfulness, intention and respect.
8 Top Picks for Plant-Based Coffee Creamers
Here are eight of the best plant-based coffee creamer products currently on the market, ranked by flavor and texture.
3 Reasons the Eat Fit Cookbook Is Perfect for You
This dietitian-approved cookbook offers recipe options for people who want to recreate restaurant-quality dishes — without the added sugar, salt or fat.
5 Tailgating Foods for Healthy Game Day Snacking
If you’re looking to opt for healthier tailgating food options, consider stocking your kitchen with these nutritious game-day staples.
Fueling Up for a 10K: What to Eat and Drink
If you're training for a 10K, it’s important to include a plan for what you will eat before and after the race.
5 Delicious and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Finds
From creamer to cheesecake, these five pumpkin-spice finds will satisfy your cravings for this favorite autumn flavor without wreaking nutritional havoc.
Healthy Gummy Bears: Best and Worst Picks
Keto candy? It’s a thing! We break down the best (and worst) picks for healthy gummy bears.
Healthy Cereals for Breakfast
Navigating the cereal aisle can be a minefield if you’re trying to find healthier options. Here are our top picks for nutritious options.
Nutrition and Breast Cancer: Eat to Beat the Odds
You can decrease your risk for breast cancer by making simply diet and lifestyle modifications, including these top strategies.
Keto Diet and Cancer: What's the Latest Research?
The theory behind the keto diet as a treatment for cancer starts is that since cells metabolize sugar for energy, restricting sugar, or glucose, in theory, may help to starve cancer cells.
Healthy Choices to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Reducing your consumption of alcohol, staying active, limiting sugar and refined carbohydrates, replacing red meat and drinking more tea may all help reduce your risk of breast cancer.
3 Creamy Dips That Are Good For You, Too
Craving rich, creamy dips that are healthy, too? You’ll love these dips made with good-for-you ingredients like eggplant, cauliflower and Greek yogurt.
