Eat Fit Inspiring Stories: My father and the person he chose to become BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 21, 2026 While this column often centers on food, health and habits, well-being reaches beyond what we eat or how we move. It also shows up in how we live, how we treat people, how we make decisions an…
Hurricane prep: fueling your body before, during and after the storm BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 14, 2026 If you’ve lived through a hurricane, you know the drill. The lines at the grocery store. The empty shelves. The last-minute scramble that follows the same pattern: Water disappears first. Then…
Granola reimagined: better ingredients, better flavor BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 7, 2026 Granola has long been marketed as a better-for-you pantry staple. It’s something we sprinkle over yogurt, add to smoothie bowls or even grab by the handful as a “healthy” snack. However, this …
Robin Barnes: staying in her voice BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 31, 2026 Well-being isn’t limited to what we eat or how we move, it’s also reflected in how we show up for ourselves, for the people around us and for the work that matters to us. That’s why we are sha…
Better-for-you BBQ sauces for summer grilling BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 24, 2026 Few things say summer quite like firing up the grill. Shrimp, chicken, lean meats, vegetables and even fruit seem to taste better with a little char. But while the grill itself can be a health…
+5 From prevention to lifelong care: How Ochsner Health supports women’s wellness BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST May 24, 2026 Women’s health is not defined by a single moment or milestone. Instead, it is a journey that evolves from adolescence into young adulthood, midlife, then into menopause and beyond. Ochsner phy…
Yogurt: a simple tradition with endless possibilities Brittany Craft, RDN, LDN May 17, 2026 I always keep a random fact in my back pocket for icebreakers or team-building events. It usually starts with this: I had the privilege of living in Italy for three years as a child, when my f…
Eat Fit for the mind: food for thought straight from mom BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 10, 2026 Most of us don’t have to think too hard to remember something our mom used to say down to the exact words, tone and even the timing of it.
Menopause isn’t just hot flashes — here’s what’s really happening BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD May 3, 2026 When most people think about menopause, they think about hot flashes, night sweats or maybe even mood swings.
A life by design: Terrance Osborne on art, balance and becoming BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Apr 23, 2026 Usually, this column is about food, health and habits. But well-being isn’t limited to what’s on our plate or how we move our bodies. It’s also about how we think, how we respond to life and t…
Festival International: an Eat Fit guide to the weekend Guest column by Allie Foreman, Ochsner Eat Fit Nutrition Specialist Apr 16, 2026 The smell of local cuisine, the sound of lively music and the sight of global artwork and performers can only mean one thing in south ¶¶Ňőh: festival season has arrived. In Lafayette, that…
+4 Your wishes, your voice: Ochsner doctors encourage families to plan ahead for National Healthcare Decisions Day BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Apr 12, 2026 Every year on April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day serves as a reminder that medical emergencies rarely arrive with warning. When they occur, the decisions surrounding treatment often m…
Festival-ready ¶¶Ňőh flavor: Shrimp Quinoa Jambalaya BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Apr 9, 2026 Festival season is in full swing across ¶¶Ňőh, and that means one thing: jambalaya. But while this beloved dish is rich in flavor, it can also be heavy on carbs and calories. Enter Jim Urd…
Fasted cardio: when it makes sense, and when it doesn’t BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Apr 2, 2026 It’s a question I hear often: should I eat before I exercise, or is it better to wait until after? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, and my opinion on this hasn’t changed much over the y…
Bring on the color (naturally) this Easter BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Mar 29, 2026 Easter is nearly here, which for many families means it’s time to pull out the egg cartons, clear the kitchen table and bring on the color. Decorating eggs is one of those simple traditions th…
+4 Life-saving treatment at Ochsner MD Anderson saves ¶¶Ňőh mom after unexpected colon cancer diagnosis BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Mar 29, 2026 Mel Buchanan didn’t expect anything unusual when she scheduled her first colonoscopy last year. She had no symptoms and was leading a busy life as a wife and mom of two kids, a design curator …
Thriving through change: how resilience shaped one woman’s healthier life BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Mar 22, 2026 Usually, this column is about food, health and habits. But we know that being “fit” is more than that. It is how people actually live, adapt and build wellbeing into their daily lives, even wh…
Brain health isn’t something we just “have” – it’s something we can practice BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Mar 15, 2026 Most of us think of brain health as all-or-nothing: You’re either sharp or you’re forgetful. Either aging is going well, or it isn’t.
Luck of the char: The charred cabbage recipe you didn’t know you needed BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Mar 8, 2026 In New Orleans and beyond, cabbages famously fly from floats during St. Patrick’s Day parades. Most of us already have a few reliable ways to cook them, and they’re good ones. But every now an…
Tracking without tension: how to use wellness data wisely BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Mar 1, 2026 March in South ¶¶Ňőh can offer us a bit of a reprieve. Carnival season is behind us, and festival season hasn’t fully arrived. Social calendars tend to feel a little lighter with a bit mor…
Hot chocolate, reimagined: Cozy comfort without the sugar crash BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Feb 22, 2026 We don’t need cold weather as an excuse for hot chocolate. For many of us, it’s a go-to comfort drink year-round. It’s warm, and it’s nostalgic, but traditional hot chocolate also comes with a…
+5 Heart Health Can’t Wait: Ochsner Health Experts on Protecting Your Heart Before 40 BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Feb 22, 2026 Up to 80% of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, is preventable with regular screenings, control of chronic diseases and a healthy lifestyle. Adopting heart-healthy habits earlie…
The hidden costs of drinking: How alcohol really affects your body and mind BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Feb 6, 2026 Most of us were taught to think of alcohol in simple terms: moderation is fine, excess is the problem. But the deeper I’ve gone into the science through years of client work, reviewing data fr…
Score! Winning recipes for the big game with everyday ingredients BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Feb 6, 2026 My favorite football food is bold, comforting, quick to prep and easy to cook. The good news? You can please the crowd and keep your health in check with a few pantry staples, fresh vegetables…
Soup season, simplified: How to build a nourishing bowl this winter BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Feb 1, 2026 In South ¶¶Ňőh, where “cold” is relative, a bowl of soup is a seasonal favorite for warmth and comfort. But not all soups are created equal. Some nourish and satisfy; others leave us hungr…
What turning 50 taught me, one year later BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jan 25, 2026 It’s been a year since I turned 50, and I’ve been thinking about how I wrote last January that I was “quite comfortably embracing it.” I meant it then, and I still do. But now I understand tha…
+7 Ochsner’s essential list: Top health screenings adults need to schedule in 2026 BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jan 25, 2026 As 2026 begins, Ochsner Health physicians recommend adults take a proactive approach to preventive care by scheduling health screenings designed to detect diseases early, often before symptoms…
Alcohol free for 40: A 40-day reset for a clearer, calmer you BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jan 18, 2026 January always carries a certain energy. Even if we aren’t trying to overhaul everything at once, there is still this collective desire to feel a little lighter, a little clearer and a little …