Ultra-processed foods: why they’re so hard to resist BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 26, 2026 Ultra-processed foods have been a hot topic in wellness conversations, and for good reason. Research continues to link diets high in these foods with anxiety and inflammation, obesity, Type 2 …
+4 Ochsner Lafayette General advances care through research and clinical trials BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jul 26, 2026 More than ever, Ochsner Lafayette General is a hub for scientific research, medical innovation and clinical trials that are improving health outcomes for today’s patients and future generation…
Pickle juice, cottage cheese and what really helps cramps BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 19, 2026 My dad is 86, a somewhat regular feature in this column and one of my favorite sources of practical nutrition questions.
Late-night eating: Is it really that bad? BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 12, 2026 For many of us, eating doesn’t stop once dinner ends. There’s often one more trip to the kitchen, maybe for a few squares of chocolate, a small bowl of ice cream, popcorn or crackers. Sometime…
Sweat-smart sips to beat the Louisiana heat BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jul 5, 2026 Water is always the foundation. I want to start there because electrolyte powders, tablets and ready-to-drinks are everywhere. While I love having those options, water is often the best option…
Eat Fit and eat fresh: Summer Melon Salad BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Jun 28, 2026 When summer temperatures climb, few ingredients are as refreshing as sweet, juicy melon. In this salad from Ye Olde College Inn, sweet cantaloupe and watermelon provide the perfect backdrop fo…
+4 Ochsner Health experts encourage safe summer fun with tips on sun protection, water safety and outdoor injuries BY AMANDA MCELFRESH | BRANDED CONTENT SPECIALIST Jun 28, 2026 Long days at the pool, ball games in the heat, and weekends on the water are staples of summer in south Louisiana, but Ochsner Health experts say the season also brings a spike in preventable …
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 Louisiana: 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 Louisiana flavor: Shrimp Quinoa Jambalaya BY MOLLY KIMBALL - RD, CSSD Apr 9, 2026 Festival season is in full swing across Louisiana, 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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…