Best Healthy Bread: 5 Picks From a Registered Dietitian
Discover five healthy bread options, including lower-carb, gluten-free and highly digestible choices.
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Our 5 Favorite Low-Carb Ice Cream Options for 2025
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How Do I Control Menopause Weight Gain?
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What Foods Can Help Smokers Quit?
Discover nutritional tips to ease nicotine withdrawal, curb cravings and boost your mood while quitting smoking. Learn how the right foods can support your journey to a healthier, smoke-free life. -
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What Are the Top Symptoms of Dehydration in 2025?
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.
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What Are the Benefits of Strength Training After Age 40?
Strength training after 40 helps build muscle, boost metabolism, protect joints and prevent age-related decline for a stronger, healthier future. -
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What Are the Safety Precautions for Grilling? 5 Top Tips
Master the art of barbecuing with essential grill safety tips. Learn how to prevent burns, avoid food contamination and enjoy your summer cookouts safely. -
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5 Ways to Work Multiple Muscle Groups in the Pool
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Top 3 Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauces from a Registered Dietitian
Top picks for BBQ sauces that give you all of the flavor with less sugar. -
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Does My Brain Work Better When I Eat Healthier Food?
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. -
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4 Ways to Enjoy a Lighter, Refreshing Glass of Iced Tea
These lighter takes on iced tea are sure to quench your thirst. -
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8 Ways to Get Your Body Goals Back on Track
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What Are 7 Ways to a Healthy Heart?
Key strategies for a healthy heart include making dietary changes, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, managing stress, and scheduling regular health checkups. -
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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. -
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How To Make Low-Carb, High-Protein Ice Cream
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. -
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The Best Anti-Aging Foods to Live Longer and Look Younger in 2025
The use of nutrition as an antiaging tool is becoming an increasingly popular means to a more youthful-looking complexion. -
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Common Food Allergies and How to Manage Them in 2025
Any food, not just the nine listed on the major food allergen list, could potentially trigger an allergic response. -
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Are Food Allergies Genetic? An Allergist Weighs In
Studies suggest there may be a genetic predisposition to the development of food allergies, but the science in this area is still evolving. -
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7 Best Ways to Eat Healthy When the Power Goes Out in 2025
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Top 3 Picks for Better-For-You Hot Dogs
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These Are The 2 Best Meatless Burgers, According to a Dietitian
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How to Make a Super Simple Summertime Smoothie
Professional Health Coach Rachael Swanson shows us how she prepares her refreshing and healthy smoothie. -
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What Are the Guidelines for Taking Vitamin D? 4 Groups at Risk
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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. -
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Is Pickle Juice Good for Muscle Cramps? Here's What a Dietitian Says
Pickle juice has 20 times more sodium and eight times more potassium than your average sports drink. -
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8 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. -
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4 Ways to Overcome Temptation for Better Health Habits
Four actionable techniques to help you reset your health habits. -
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6 Jazz Fest Drinks We Love to Keep You Hydrated in 2025
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14 Ways to Kickstart Your Weight-Loss Journey
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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. -
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2025 Ochsner 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. -
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5 Upper Body Strength Exercises for 2025
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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How Much Caffeine Is in Mushroom Coffee? What Does It Taste Like?
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2025 Louisiana Festival Food: How to Make Healthy Choices
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How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain
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What are the Benefits of Turmeric?
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9 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
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Enjoy Smart Snacking in 2025 with Healthy "Nachos"
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6 Top Ways Exercise Can Help You Quit Smoking
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5 Healthy Drinks That Help You Sleep Better
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Understanding the Differences Between Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers
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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. -
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4 Easy Exercises to Get You Fit While You Sit
An Ochsner Digital Medicine Professional Health demonstrates simple exercises to work various parts of the body, completed right from her living room. -
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7 Pro Tips to Achieve a Happy and Healthy Gut in 2025
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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. -
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3 of the Healthiest Ways to Enjoy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
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5 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate and How to Choose the Best One
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Is Fatty Liver Disease Reversible?
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Football Snacks That Work for Vegans, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and More
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The Absolute Best and Worst Picks for Buffalo Wing Sauces for 2025
Our favorite buffalo wing sauce brings the heat and flavor, without artificial flavors, fillers or gums. -
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3 Healthy Party Food Ideas for 2025 Big Game Sunday
Spinach and artichoke dip, Thai chicken satay and caprese skewers as football snacks? Yes, please. -
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5 Ways to Make Your 2025 Big Game Snacks Healthier
Score with these healthy tips for Big Game burgers, pizza and wings. -
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Healthier Restaurant Options Along the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Routes
Here are Eat Fit-approved restaurant options for Mardi Gras parade routes in Uptown New Orleans, the French Quarter, Mid City, the Marigny, Metairie and Kenner. -
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2 Healthier Fried Chicken Alternatives for 2025 Mardi Gras
Chicken and Mardi Gras go together like babies and king cakes. These healthier options won't wreck your nutrition goals. -
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Can I Lose Weight Too Fast?
Losing weight is a common health goal, but many people aim for speed over sustainability. Rapid weight loss may seem appealing, but it comes with risks that can impact your health. -
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Walking to Lose Weight Calculators for 2025
A walking calculator can estimate the number of calories burned in the process of walking, as well as the weight lost this translates to. -
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How to Make a Healthier Iced Matcha Latte or a Hot Matcha Latte
A matcha latte served up at your local cafe can pack in more sugar than a Snickers bar! Here's a recipe for a better-for-you version that's just as tasty, iced or hot. -
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Cleanest Brands of Tea to Drink for Better Health in 2025
Drinking tea for better health? Don't miss this list of our picks for healthy tea brands as well as a few guidelines to keep in mind when choosing tea. -
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7 Healthy Drinks That Improve Digestion in 2025
Here's some good news about your morning cup of coffee or tea and other healthy drinks that help with digestion. -
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4 Healthy Finds to Satisfy King Cake Cravings 2025
If you love king cake but are also keeping an eye on health, we’ve got four good-for-you finds – all of which are gluten free and have little to no added sugar. -
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2025 Eat Fit King Cake and Cupcakes: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Celebrate Mardi Gras without wrecking your resolutions, thanks to the Eat Fit King Cake. And new in 2025, Eat Fit King Cake cupcakes! -
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No Alcohol for 40 Days: Take the 2025 #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. -
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What's the Healthiest Mayonnaise to Eat in 2025?
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. -
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A Complete Guide to the 5 Best Plant-Based Sweetener Options
Here's a rundown on low- and no-calorie plant-based sweeteners, including how they taste and the best ways to use them. -
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How to Prevent Injury While Getting Fit in 2025
Learn how to reduce your risk of exercise-related injury regardless of fitness level with these tips from an Ochsner sports medicine specialist. -
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6 Tips for Starting a Successful Exercise Routine in 2025
How to successfully begin a new exercise program by starting small, avoiding boredom and repetition and listening to your body. -
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10 New Year's Eve Mocktail Ideas to Ring in 2025
Mocktails, or zero-proof cocktails, are the perfect alternative for feeling festive on New Year's. Bonus: No hangover the next morning. -
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How to Jump-Start Your 2025 Fitness Resolutions During the Holidays
You don't have to wait until Jan. 1 to get in shape. -
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9 Tips for People with Diabetes During the 2024 Holidays
Don't let diabetes hold you back from holiday cheer! Learn how to savor holiday meals while keeping your blood sugar in check with our expert advice. -
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6 Top Turkey Frying Safety Tips
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The Ultimate Guide to Safe Turkey Carving This Thanksgiving
Make your Thanksgiving stress-free with these essential turkey carving safety tips. Learn how to carve like a pro while avoiding injuries and find out what to do if accidents happen. -
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Does Watching Football Burn Calories?
It may be surprising to hear that attending a football game involves light to moderate physical activity, which can help you burn a few hundred calories. -
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Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?
Drinking enough water reduces overeating, boosts your metabolism and improves satisfaction in your diet. -
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Workout Recovery: 6 Top Tips From a Fitness Trainer
Even the best athletes need a post-workout recovery regimen. As you age, recovery needs to be longer between workouts. -
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10 Tips to Manage Gestational Diabetes During the 2024 Holidays
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, this holiday eating guide lets you focus on you and your baby's health and still enjoy holiday meals. -
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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. -
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Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? 4 Things to Know
Turkey is often held as the culprit for post-Thanksgiving dinner drowsiness, with its high tryptophan levels cited as the reason. -
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5 Delicious and Nutritious Pumpkin Spice Finds in 2024
From creamer to cheesecake, these five pumpkin-spice finds will satisfy your cravings for this favorite autumn flavor without wreaking nutritional havoc.
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