6 Things to Know About ACL Injuries In Children
ACL tears have become common in children. Do they always require surgery?
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Does the 12-3-30 Workout Work? 5 Steps to Success
Seasoned folk could perform the 12-3-30 workout three days a week if they feel no issues with back, calf or hamstring muscles. -
What is Creatine and Should You Add This Supplement to Your Diet?
Creatine is typically thought of as a weight gain supplement for bodybuilders. But learn why it may be helpful for older individuals and women too. -
8 Fresh Produce Options to Add to Your Spring Diet
Fresh produce during the spring makes for tasty fruit and veggie snacks. -
Foods You Should Eat (and Ones to Avoid) to Improve Your Kidney Health
By practicing mindful eating and drinking, you can help your kidneys improve or better retain their ability to function. -
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4 Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet
Time to take stock and recommit to healthy eating! Here's how to replace bad eating habits with better ones. -
The Absolute Best and Worst Picks for Buffalo Wing Sauces for 2023
Some buffalo wing sauces can pack in half a day’s worth of sodium into just a couple of spoons full! -
The Best and Worst Kid-Friendly Cheese Crackers for 2023
One thing to be watchful for with cheese cracker snacks for kids is the amount of white processed flour in the list of ingredients, as well as the sodium levels. -
What Is the Healthiest Sports Drink in 2023?
For healthy sports drinks that optimize hydration and fuel performance without overloading you on the sugar, check out this list of our best (and worst) picks. -
How to Make Tasty, Healthy Nacho 'Knockoffs'
Ochsner Digital Medicine Health Coach Rachael Swanson shares her healthier nachos recipe. Her take on the crowd favorite limits carbohydrates and sodium. -
3 Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats for Your Sweetie
Whether your sweetie loves sweet, salty, chocolate, or all of the above, we’ve got you covered with these three better-for-you indulgences. -
5 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate and How to Choose The Best One
Sweet tooth? Find a better-for-you chocolate, a list of the health benefits of chocolate and what to look for on chocolate labels when the cravings hit. -
3 of the Healthiest Ways to Enjoy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Looking for a tasty way to celebrate Valentine's Day? We've got three ways to savor the flavor of chocolate-covered strawberries, each with zero added sugar. -
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How to Cut Carbs and Calories from Your Favorite Dips
Uh oh. A few generous scoops of traditional dips can easily squeeze in more salty calories than the main meal itself. -
3 Healthy Party Food Ideas for 2023 Big Game Sunday
Spinach and artichoke dip, Thai chicken satay and caprese skewers? Yes, please. -
5 Ways to Make Your 2023 Big Game Snacks Healthier
Score with these healthy tips for Big Game burgers, pizza and wings. -
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Football Snacks That Work for Vegans, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and More
Registered Dietitian Molly Kimball tackles six common dietary restrictions with these football food recommendations. -
3 Creamy Dips That Are Actually Good for You
You’ll love these dips made with good-for-you ingredients like eggplant, cauliflower and Greek yogurt. -
Healthy Chips: 5 Delicious, Better-For-You Options
You can find chips nowadays with more protein, fewer carbs and more fiber. -
7 Healthy Drinks That Improve Digestion in 2023
Here's some good news about your morning cup of coffee or tea and other drinks that help with digestion. -
5 Delicious Heart-Healthy Foods for Every Meal
Here are delicious and flavorful ingredients that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure and help reduce and control weight. -
2023 Eat Fit-Approved Mardi Gras Parade Route Spots
From Acme Oyster House to Wakin' Bakin', find healthy options at these restaurants along the New Orleans area Mardi Gras parade routes. -
6 Tips to Maintain a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Fruits and vegetables, whole grains and limited sodium intake are some of the best ways to fight heart disease. -
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No Alcohol for 40 Days: Take the 2023 #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. -
What Are Healthier Fried Chicken Alternatives for 2023 Mardi Gras?
Chicken and Mardi Gras go together like babies and king cakes. These healthier options won't wreck your nutrition goals. -
Live A Heart-Healthy Life With These 4 Easy Tips
The path to a healthier heart begins with you. Follow these simple lifestyle tips to give your heart a little extra love. -
5 Upper Body Strength Exercises for 2023
Women, particularly, need to develop their upper body, since they are typically lacking in strength here. All of us, lose muscle as we age, so why not build it? -
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3 Healthy Finds to Satisfy King Cake Cravings 2023
If you love king cake but are also keeping an eye on health, we’ve got three good-for-you finds – all of which are gluten free and have little to no added sugar. -
Helpful Tips For Maintaining New Year’s Resolutions
Keep your healthy New Year's resolutions all year long with these 4 ways to stay healthy throughout 2023. -
2023 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. -
Our Top 5 Protein Bar Picks 2023
Looking to try a new protein bars that aren’t loaded with sugar? Try these five options. -
Top 8 Healthy Costco Finds in 2023
Looking for budget-friendly Costco finds that are fast, easy and healthy? Check out these eight great Costco finds. -
Top 5 Low-Carb Ice Cream Options 2023
Looking to try a new low-carb or keto ice cream brand? Check out our taste test of the most popular brands. -
7 Top Things to Know about MRT Food Sensitivity Testing
MRT food sensitivity tests identify specific foods or food chemicals that cause inflammatory responses within the body. -
10 Zero-Proof Cocktail Ideas to Ring in 2023
Zero-proof cocktails are the perfect alternative for feeling festive as the ball drops without experiencing the next-morning hangover. Here are our top picks. -
Avocados Can Lower Heart Attack Risk
Incorporating avocados into your diet on a regular basis can help to protect against heart disease and improve overall health. You may be surprised to hear eating one serving of avocado a week can lower the risk of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted those who ate avocado regularly, substituting the fruit for foods with high fats like butter and cheese, had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado in their diet. -
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How to Prevent Injury While Getting Fit in 2023
Learn how to reduce your risk of exercise-related injury regardless of fitness level with these tips from an Ochsner sports medicine specialist. -
Tips for How to Get in Shape in 2023
How to successfully begin a new exercise program by starting small, avoiding boredom and repetition and listening to your body. -
How to Get Started on Your 2023 Fitness Resolutions Now
You don't have to wait until Jan. 1 to get in shape. -
7 Healthy Holiday Food Swaps
Try these better-for-you food swaps as a substitute for some of your favorite holiday sides or desserts. -
9 Best Ways To Start Your 2023 Off Right
Try being a a part-time vegetarian! And learn eight more healthy new year strategies from Whitney Hardy, MD. -
5 Nutritional Changes That Really Work to Try in 2023
One nutritional change to try? Take a simple metabolic rate test to find out how many calories you burn. Learn more about this and four more nutritional tactics. -
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6 Healthy Peppermint and Chocolate Holiday Treats
Try these healthy peppermint and peppermint-chocolate holiday swaps to help satisfy your sweet tooth. -
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9 Tips for People with Diabetes During the Holidays
We've got a list of holiday recipe swaps for people with diabetes, including roux, mayo and cream cheese substitutes. -
Up Your Holiday Meal Game with These 5 Plant-Based Baking Hacks
Here are some reasons to eat more plants and some kitchen secrets for baking nutritious and delicious treats this holiday season. -
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Better Baking: Simple Swap Suggestions for Healthier Holidays
Try our delicious baked apple recipe for a tasty and healthy treat. -
3 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Turkey Leftovers
You've got to try turkey-egg "muffins,'' stuffed portobello mushrooms and curried turkey salad. -
2022 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Thoughtful Wellness Gifts
Home chefs? Foodies? Fitness buffs? Workout newbies? We have gift ideas for them all. -
10 Best Ways to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays
Nearly 900,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi have diabetes. Here's how you can enjoy the holidays and stay healthy. -
3 Guilt-Free Eggnog Options to Enjoy Throughout the Holidays
One trick for a healthy eggnog: Add a scoop of collagen powder to some of the lightened-up nog versions out there for a richer feel. -
Let's Talk Turkey Carving Safety
During the holidays, urgent care clinics see a spike in knife cuts due to turkey carving accidents. To keep this holiday season safe, follow our 6 helpful carving tips. -
6 Top Turkey Frying Safety Tips
Don’t make your Thanksgiving memorable for the wrong reasons. -
Should I Work Out When I'm Sick?
Working out while you’re sick can be OK, but with certain symptoms it could make you feel worse. -
Need a Vitamin D Boost? Consider These 6 Foods While Grocery Shopping
Vitamin D plays an important role in our body’s health. Try these six grocery store finds to boost your vitamin D intake. -
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Allergy-Free Halloween Treats that Kids and Parents Will Love
Don't be afraid of being "that parent.'' You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween. -
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Better-For-You Alfredo Sauce: Our Top 3 Picks
The creamy goodness of alfredo sauce is an easy crowd pleaser, but it can also be loaded with calories. Here are three better-for-you alfredo finds, including one homemade recipe! -
Our Top 5 Pasta Sauce Picks Based on Nutritional Value
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to the “best" pasta sauce. In this case, we’re talking about the top picks, nutritionally speaking, that you’ll find at your local grocery. -
Veggies in a Flash: 5 Frozen Finds for Weeknight Dinners
Don’t get us wrong, we love fresh vegetables, but on busy weeknights, we may not always have the time. Try these delicious and nutritious frozen veggie options. -
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Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health
From coffee and tea to blueberries and beetroot juice, these foods and drinks have been shown to boost your liver health. -
4 Better For You Toaster Waffle Breakfast Options
Need a quick, healthier breakfast option on the go? Try these better for you toaster waffle options. -
Why Fad Diets Are a Big Fail
Sure, you may lose some weight, but chances are, you’ll quickly gain it all back. -
5 Tailgating Foods for Healthy Game Day Snacking
Even an item from Popeyes makes the cut for healthy tailgating foods. -
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The Best Push-Day Workout
An Ochsner Fitness Center trainer shares her favorite push-day workouts for chest, shoulders, triceps, quadriceps and calves. -
How Do I Fix My Gut Health?
Often described as the second brain, your gut health plays an important role in your whole-body wellness -
Curb Walking: What Is It and Can It Help Induce Labor?
What can be done to give the birthing process a little nudge? One “natural” technique to induce labor is curb walking. -
Green Mediterranean Diet: What Are the Benefits?
The green Mediterranean diet is a healthier take on this already healthy diet known to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. The major difference between the two diets is the green Mediterranean diet cuts out red meat completely, focusing on plant-based proteins, such as nuts, seeds, legumes and soy-based foods. -
Top 3 Picks for Better-For-You Hot Dogs
Most hot dogs are loaded with sodium, nitrates, nitrites and food dyes but there are a few better-for-you options. Here are three of them. -
Indoor Exercise: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer
Summer heat got your body feeling blah? Ochsner’s exercise physiologists share tips on how to stay active while you soak up the A/C. -
Where to Eat Fit at the Superdome 2022
Looking for delicious but nutritious food options at the Caesars Superdome during football season? Try these Eat Fit-approved dishes! -
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. -
How to Order a Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte From Starbucks
Did you know a regular grande Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte with 2% steamed milk foam has 390 calories, 14 grams of fat, 52 carbs, 14 grams of protein and 50 grams of sugar? -
Best Exercises for Peripheral Artery Disease
Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help. -
Healthier Café Frappe: Blended, Frozen Coffee You Can Feel Good About
It’s no secret that many coffee shop blended drinks are more dessert than actual coffee. Try these four better-for-you version rich in protein and low in sugar. -
Here Are the Best and Worst Meatless Burgers
Be careful, because some meatless burgers are loaded with far more carbs and sodium than a regular burger, and some with not much protein at all. -
Hurricane Prep: How to Stock a Healthy Pantry
Feeding your family during a power outage can feel overwhelming. With a little planning, you won’t have to sacrifice nutrition in favor of convenience. -
3 Better School Breakfast Options for Kids
A nourishing breakfast on a busy school morning can be easier said than done, so here are a few tips to help make mornings a little easier. -
Organ Transplant Nutrition and Fitness FAQs
Understanding the role that diet and exercise play in the overall transplantation process will help you navigate the transplant “new normal” successfully. -
3 Delicious Eat Fit Louisiana Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water
All under 300 calories per serving, these low-fat versions of your favorite Louisiana dishes are easy to prepare and pack a flavorful punch. -
How Important is Mental Health for Student Athletes?
Student athlete mental health is just as important as physical health. Learn how to help them cope with the pressure to perform. -
How Do I Control Menopause Weight Gain?
Weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area, is a common complaint among those going through menopause. Here are steps on how to prevent weight gain in later years. -
Food and Brain Health: What’s the Connection?
The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) has been linked to lower rates of dementia and better cognitive performance.
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