Allergy-Free Halloween
Don't be afraid of being "that parent.'' You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween.
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
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