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This zero-sugar ice cream recipe is so decadently rich, you’d never know it's better for you. And it's got 10 grams of protein in every half-cup serving.
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How To Make Half-Sugar and No-Sugar Ice Cream
These recipes keep added sugar in check, while also keeping the rich flavor and texture we expect from ice cream. -
6 Top Picks for Healthy Ice Cream From a Dietitian
These healthy ice cream options allow you to enjoy your favorite summertime treat without the guilt of ruining a healthy diet. -
Our 6 Favorite Low-Carb Ice Cream Options for 2024
Looking for low-carb or keto ice cream? Check out these recommendations from a registered dietitian. -
The Brain-Gut Connection: How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Well-Being
Discover how your diet impacts mental well-being through the powerful mind-gut connection. Learn about gut-brain communication and get tips for a balanced diet to support emotional health. -
The Best Anti-Aging Foods to Live Longer and Look Younger in 2024
The use of nutrition as an antiaging tool is becoming an increasingly popular means to a more youthful-looking complexion.
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What Are the Top Symptoms of Dehydration in 2024?
A dry or sticky mouth, fatigue and mild dizziness are just three signs of dehydration. Learn how to recognize this condition and prevent it from happening. -
5 Best Tips to Help You Train Like an Olympic Athlete
If you’re getting fired up for the competition, maybe it’s time for you to train like an Olympian, and not just watch from the sidelines. -
Is Pickle Juice Good for Cramps? What a Dietitian Says
Pickle juice has 20 times more sodium and eight times more potassium than your average sports drink. -
Mediterranean Diet: 12 Tips For A Heart-Healthy Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. -
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. -
3 Healthy Ideas for Your Child’s School Lunch
Try these ideas for easy lunches that are well-balanced, nutrient-rich and offer a variety of flavors and textures. -
4 Ways to Enjoy a Lighter, Refreshing Glass of Iced Tea
These lighter takes on iced tea are sure to quench your thirst. -
Ochsner and Louisiana High School Athletic Association: A Winning Team
Through an exclusive partnership, Ochsner provides healthcare training and education for members of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. -
6 Healthier Fast Food Options to Try Now in 2024
If your overbooked schedule means that you sometimes pull up to that fast food window, here are our six top picks nutrition-wise. -
The 3 Best Gluten-Free and Nutritious Options to Replace Flour
Try these three nutritious flour replacers that are gluten-free, grain-free, nutrient-rich and low in carbs. -
12 Top Fitness Apps for 2024 to Keep Your Health on Track
An Ochsner Fitness Center expert weighs in on her favorite fitness apps for 2024. -
7 Best Ways to Eat Healthy When the Power Goes Out in 2024
If bad weather leaves you in the dark, here are some tasty and nutritious meal ideas to serve up—no oven, blender, perishables or microwave required! -
What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean? Do I Need to Follow Them?
Breaking down the difference between “use by,” “sell by” and “best by” that is often seen on food packaging. -
The 3 Best and Worst Food Storage Containers to Use in 2024
Many plastic containers contain chemicals linked to health issues. Here are the best picks to store and transport your food and drink this summer. -
Hurricane Prep 2024: 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. -
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12 Foods to Support Healthy Metabolism
Reach your weight loss and fitness goals by choosing foods that support your body’s metabolism. Metabolism is how your body turns the food you eat into energy. The more efficiently it works, the more calories you burn. -
5 Best Healthy Boxed Mac and Cheese Options 2024
Good news, mac and cheese lovers: More and more pre-made options are cropping up in stores. Learn which are the healthiest. -
Our Top 6 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. -
2024 Eat Fit Menu Available at Jazz Fest
Look for the Eat Fit seal on menu boards at Jazz Fest, spotlighting festival favorites that also happen to fit within the Eat Fit nutritional criteria. -
6 Jazz Fest Drinks We Love to Keep You Hydrated in 2024
You know how hot it gets at Jazz Fest. Better keep those fluids coming throughout the day – anything without alcohol, that is. -
Ochsner Eat Fit Food Guide to New Orleans Festival Season 2024
With a little planning, it’s possible to savor every bite of the 2023 festival season without completely derailing your wellness goals. -
6 Top Tips for Organ Transplant Nutrition and Fitness
Understanding the role that diet and exercise play in the overall transplantation process will help you navigate the transplant “new normal” successfully. -
4 Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet
It's time to take stock and recommit to healthy eating! Here's how to replace bad eating habits with better ones. -
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Back Workout: 4 Exercises for Staying Strong and Healthy
Your back muscles are involved in just about everything you do. It’s important for your back muscles to be strong so that you can do the activities that you want to do. -
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Top Foods to Avoid With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Making changes to your diet and avoiding certain foods can help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). -
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8 Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health in 2024
From coffee and tea to blueberries and beetroot juice, these foods and drinks have been shown to boost your liver health. -
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Our 5 Favorite Low- and No-Sugar Chocolate Chips For Baking
With plenty of low- and no-sugar chocolate chip options, it's easier than ever to bake healthy sweet treats. -
7 Healthy Drinks That Help You Sleep Better
To help you sleep better, consider adding one or more of these healthy drinks to your diet. -
7 Do's and 6 Don'ts for 2024 Picnic Food Safety
Never taste food to see if it's still good, because you may not be able to taste or smell germs. Instead, throw food out after it expires. -
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Healthy Chocolate: 6 Options That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar
Looking for sweet treats that help to satisfy a chocolate craving and keep your blood sugar in check? Look no further than these six picks! -
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. -
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. -
Are Oysters High in Cholesterol?
If you like oysters, crabs and mussels, you’ll be happy to know that they can be incorporated into a heart healthy diet. -
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. -
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. -
How to Cut Carbs and Calories from Your Favorite Dips
Keeping a few simple ingredients on hand, like Greek yogurt, can help you make healthier dips in a flash. -
3 Healthy Party Food Ideas for 2024 Big Game Sunday
Spinach and artichoke dip, Thai chicken satay and caprese skewers? Yes, please. -
5 Ways to Make Your 2024 Big Game Snacks Healthier
Score with these healthy tips for Big Game burgers, pizza and wings. -
3 Creamy Dips That Are Actually Good for You in 2024
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. -
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2024 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. -
2024 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. -
No Alcohol for 40 Days: Take the 2024 #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. -
3 Healthy Finds to Satisfy King Cake Cravings 2024
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. -
What's the Healthiest Mayonnaise to Eat in 2024?
Mayo packs 100 calories into every tablespoon, so if you’re watching your waistline, just use a thin spread of the real thing, or try one of our “Love it” options. -
2 Healthier Fried Chicken Alternatives for 2024 Mardi Gras
Chicken and Mardi Gras go together like babies and king cakes. These healthier options won't wreck your nutrition goals. -
7 Healthy 2024 Mardi Gras Snacks and Swaps
Single serving string cheese, protein bars, flavored water and jerky can all help you avoid a truly Fat Tuesday. -
7 Healthy Drinks That Improve Digestion in 2024
Here's some good news about your morning cup of coffee or tea and other drinks that help with digestion. -
What Are the Healthiest Sports Drinks in 2024?
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. -
5 Upper Body Strength Exercises for 2024
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? -
9 Best Ways To Start Your 2024 Off Right
Try going on a sugar strike and drinking more water in the new year, plus seven more healthy new year strategies from Whitney Hardy, MD. -
6 Tips for Starting a Successful Exercise Routine in 2024
How to successfully begin a new exercise program by starting small, avoiding boredom and repetition and listening to your body. -
7 Popular Wearables to Help You Get Your Fitness on in 2024
Wearable fitness tools can help you to track and compare your fitness goals. These are some options. -
6 Things That Help Your Gut Microbiome and 4 Things That Hurt It
Studies show that a healthy gut microbiome contributes to good physical and mental health. Learn simple ways to give your gut health a boost. -
10 Holiday Meal Tips to Help Manage Gestational Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, this holiday eating guide lets you focus on you and our baby's health and still enjoy holiday meals. -
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3 Ways to Serve Healthy Holiday Snacks Kids Will Crave
'Tis the season for holiday snacks that pack a punch ... and extra calories. We've got healthy holiday snacks that kids will love. -
6 Feel-Good Holiday Strategies from a Registered Dietitian
The average person gains about 1 pound during the holiday season. Here are six simple steps you can take to avoid unwanted pounds. -
7 Healthy and Delicious Holiday Food Swaps
One tip for healthier holiday munching: Pick shrimp cocktail instead of finger sandwiches or mini quiches. -
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Thoughtful Health and Wellness Gifts
Home chefs? Foodies? Fitness buffs? Workout newbies? We have gift ideas for them all. -
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. -
Top 3 Things to Know About Holiday Weight Gain
Planning and shopping for holidays can be emotionally and physically draining. This stress can carry over to affect our eating habits. -
6 Healthy Peppermint and Chocolate Holiday Treats You'll Love
Try these healthy peppermint and peppermint-chocolate holiday swaps to help satisfy your sweet tooth. -
Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? 4 Things to Know
Separating fact from fiction on some of the most common turkey talking points. -
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6 Great Ways to Boost Thanksgiving Nutrition
Plan ahead and make a list before you shop for your healthy Thanksgiving feast. -
3 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Turkey Leftovers
You've got to try turkey-egg "muffins,'' stuffed portobello mushrooms and curried turkey salad. -
2023 Halloween Treats: The 3 Best and the 3 Worst
A few fun ideas for well-priced Halloween options that parents can actually feel good about. -
3 New Good-For-You Food Products at Walmart in 2023
From green juices to kombucha to protein cereals to quality Greek yogurt, there’s no shortage of nutritious foods on the shelves at Walmart. -
Allergen-Friendly Halloween Treats that Kids and Parents Will Love
You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween! -