Healthy Holiday Baking: Easy, Festive Ways to Add Nutrition & Fun
The holidays are the perfect time to turn everyday baking into festive fun, and with a few simple swaps, you…
Savor the Season: Healthy Soup Recipe for Fall
Once the air finally turns crisp and leaves paint our world in shades of gold and amber, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a bowl of nourishing soup. Fall produce isn’t just flavorful. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber to keep you and your family healthy. Why Seasonal Fall Produce Matters Fall…
Geaux Get Healthy Brings Healthy Habits and Lasting Change to Baton Rouge Community
When Addie Hester, a retired educator and proud Baton Rouge grandmother, first stumbled upon the Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program…
Fire Up the Grill: A Healthy BBQ Side You’ll Want All Summer
When the grill is hot and the menu is full of summer classics, this grilled veggie salad brings a fresh,…
Skillet Pasta Made Easy: A Healthy, Hearty Weeknight Win
When life gets busy — and let’s face it, when isn’t it? — dinner can feel like one more thing to juggle. But a quick, balanced and comforting meal is possible, thanks to this one-pot skillet pasta. Inspired by family favorites and packed with better-for-you ingredients, it’s a go-to recipe from April Hamilton, RN, BSN,…
Healthy Eating for a Healthier You: Small Changes That Make a Big Impact
When it comes to improving your health, what you eat plays a major role. The good news? You don’t have…
Skip the Drive-Thru: Quick, Healthy Meals Made Simple
Would you believe that the most commonly used kitchen appliance for family meals isn’t the stove, oven or even the…
Boosting Your Brain Health with What You Eat
Health advice seems to evolve daily, but one topic is steadfast: our diet has huge impacts on our overall well-being,…
Healthy Hearts, Happy Kids: Ideas to Keep Your Family Active and Eating Well
Building good heart-healthy habits from a young age can set your kids up for a lifetime of wellness. From nutritious recipes to fun fitness activities, we’ve gathered simple and practical tips that your whole family can enjoy together. A Recipe for a Happy Heart Cooking at home is a great way to control what goes…
Heart-Healthy, Southern Inspired Flavor
When you think of Southern cooking, heart health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this lentil and collard green power bowl takes classic Southern ingredients and gives them a healthy twist. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and flavorful spices, it’s a dish that’s as good for your heart as…
Mindful Eating Made Simple: Stay on Track with Ease
As the excitement of New Year’s resolutions begins to wane, staying committed to healthy habits can feel challenging. Mindful eating — paying attention to how, why and what you eat — can be a powerful tool to maintain balance without feeling deprived. By focusing on intention and savoring meals, you can reconnect with your health…
6 Easy Dorm-Friendly Recipe Ideas to Keep You Fueled During Study Sessions
Nutrition in college doesn’t have to mean endless cups of ramen or late-night takeout. With a little creativity and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up healthy, delicious meals right in your dorm room. Whether you’re powering through a study session or just need a quick snack, these easy recipes will keep you energized…
Fuel Your Metabolic Health: Insights on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Weight Management
Small steps can lead to big changes when it comes to your metabolic health. Brooke Kanigowski, RDN, dietitian with Our…
Fridge Food Safety During a Power Outage: What to Know
We all have that same concern during hurricane season or any severe weather event: What happens if the power goes out? A prolonged power outage — especially during hot summer days — can cause health concerns for our families and loved ones. It can also lead to safety issues when it comes to the food…
6 Healthy Summer Snacking Tips from a Dietitian: Keep Your Kids Fueled and Hydrated!
Hot days call for cool, healthy snacks that your family will love, and here in the South we have plenty…
6 Healthy Ingredients to Prevent and Battle a Cold
We all know the age-old adage that hot chicken soup is good for a cold. But what other foods and ingredients offer health benefits to help protect your body against cold symptoms? First, as your primary care provider will tell you, nothing can truly cure a cold — not even over-the-counter cold meds. There are,…
Nourishing Warm Lunches for Kids to Power Through Winter
We want our children to grow up healthy, happy and performing their best in school. Packing nutritious winter lunches is…
Seven Tips for Healthy Habits in the New Year — While Going Easy on Yourself, Too
Maybe you’ve fallen into this trap before: Those big and probably overly ambitious goals of eating healthy, exercising more and improving your life in the new year. Perhaps you were successful (great job!). Perhaps you crashed and burned early (understandable!). Or perhaps you started strong only to fall out of the routine as the months…
Subtract the Added Sugar From Your Diet
Added sugars tend to sneak into some of our favorite snacks and drinks, or work their way into foods that we wouldn’t expect to find them in. Take some time to learn about added sugar, and why it’s key to limit your intake of it. It’s no secret that Americans have a sweet tooth. Although…
5 Ways to Eat Healthy and Still Enjoy Holiday Dishes
As joyous as the holiday season can be, it also brings a variety of stressors and anxieties for many of us. If you are trying to watch what you eat, the family get-togethers, the Friendsgivings, the office parties and all those desserts could set you back on your goals. But there are ways to enjoy…
Fuel Kids’ Minds and Bodies with Healthy Lunches and Snacks
Back to school also means back to the grind of packing lunches for many parents. Whether you’re packing food daily or you only need the occasional lunch or snack idea, kickstart your school year on a healthy note with these tips for packing wholesome lunches and snacks your little scholars will love. Get Buy-in from…
Rethink the Energy Drinks with Healthier Alternatives
Energy drinks are everywhere these days. What was a niche drink a few decades ago has blossomed into a huge industry that rivals the soda industry on store shelves. Many people enjoy the feeling of a “pick me up,” and it can sometimes help with staying alert during a long day of classes or a…
Stay Hydrated with 18 Recipes Using the Most Thirst-Quenching Fruits and Vegetables
We’re entering some of the longest, hottest, sweatiest days of the year. And while you should be drinking more water to stay hydrated, there are a variety of fruits and vegetables that are high in water content and can also give you much needed energy to make it through these steamy days. Here are several…
Unlock the Power of Fiber to Boost Your Digestive Health
Fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining good health and proper digestion. Use these practical tips to incorporate more fiber into your daily life and improve your overall well-being. Fiber 101 Fiber is the indigestible material found in plant foods. It’s also known as “roughage.” There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble…
Hidden Sugars in Plain Sight: Keep an Eye on Added Sugar
Does your favorite food have more sugar than you realize? “Hidden” sugars could be sneaking into your daily diet without you even knowing. Even if you think you’re eating a relatively healthy diet, that might not always be the case and you’ll want to watch out for how much sugar per serving is in your…
7 Delicious and Nutritious Snacks to Fuel Your Kids’ Summer Fun
Swimming and playing in the water always work up an appetite. Snacking by the pool is one of the best things about summer. What makes a great summer pool snack? It has to be portable, not too messy, easy to eat, and nutritious and satisfying. We’ve got seven ideas to throw in your backpack or…
6 Healthy Eating Ideas from Your Spring Garden
Maybe you started a garden earlier this year because of all the warm weather we’ve been having. Or you’ve followed the rule of thumb to wait until after Easter to begin planting. Either way, you should be seeing a lot of fresh springtime produce sprouting up in the garden or at your local farmers market…
18 Recipes to Increase Protein When You’re Going Without Meat
The season of Lent brings a challenge for those of us who choose to abstain from eating meat. Where do you get the necessary protein in your diet if not from the usual chicken and beef? Fortunately, there are plenty of substitutes out there, as well as a chance to introduce healthier protein alternatives to…
Kid-Approved Game Day Snack Ideas
When you’re gearing up to watch the big game on the big screen, you’ll want to have some yummy noshes on hand. These healthier snack options are easy to eat when tuned into a game, whether the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl or even just watching the ads. Even better — they’ll fuel your whole…
A Parent’s Guide to Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are everywhere these days. What was a niche drink a few decades ago has blossomed into a huge industry that rivals the soda industry on store shelves. While some parents may be OK with their child reaching for a soda now and then, it might be a good idea to think twice before…
Start the Year Off with These 8 Healthy and Cozy Soup Ideas
It can be difficult to jumpstart your healthy resolutions quickly in January. It’s still cold outside and the days continue to get dark early — making most of us uninterested in leaving the house for exercise or outdoor activities. Usually those bad eating habits from Thanksgiving and Christmas have rolled over into the new year,…
Eat Superfoods in Bulk
If you’re looking for an instant and lasting boost to your good health, better stock up on superfoods. Full of…
For a Healthy Weight, Skip the TikTok Diets
TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media apps, especially among young people. The app can be a great place to watch funny videos or find your next dance moves. Food and wellness influencers have also made a huge impact. Viral recipes like “TikTok pasta” created a temporary shortage of feta cheese…
Connecting to Hispanic Heritage Through Food
Food is a means to connect to our own culture and experience others’ cultures. Jen Bays Avis, MEd, LDN, RDN,…
Healthy Tailgate Recipes for This Fall’s Big Games
Football season has officially kicked off, and that means plenty of tailgates and other get-togethers to add to our busy fall schedules. With all the fried foods and carb-heavy snacks that will be front and center, it can be difficult to stay balanced. But there are a few tricks to keep in mind when assembling…
The Health Benefits of Coffee
A morning cup (or three) of coffee might provide you with more health benefits than you realize. Take a moment to learn more about why this popular breakfast beverage is more than just a morning mood-booster. Just go easy on the cream and sugar. Our providers can help you stay in tip-top shape all year…
How Is Your Gut Health?
You want to stay healthy. Maybe you do your best to eat good foods and work out to keep your waistline from expanding. But good health goes deeper than your waist, and good gut health goes even deeper. Why Gut Health Matters Your gut is also known as your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It helps your…
What Foods Cause Heartburn and Indigestion?
Heartburn and indigestion are extremely common. More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn each year. Indigestion affects nearly 25 percent of Americans. Thankfully, you can prevent many bouts of heartburn and indigestion. You just have to know what causes your symptoms to flare up. Then, avoid those triggers. Understanding Heartburn and Indigestion Many people think…
Healthy Snacks for Summer
It’s helpful to have healthy, delicious snacks on hand for the whole family. In the summertime, there are many options…
Keep it Healthy and Keep the Flavor When Grilling This Summer
Despite the heat, we can’t help but fire up the grill this time of year. One of the big pluses for cooking on a grill? It can be one of the healthiest ways to prepare a meal. In 2018, Dr. Curtis Chastain, medical director of the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Men’s Health…
Why Eating Vegetables is So Important
Vegetables are an incredibly diverse food group, and summertime is the perfect time to start experimenting with vegetable-based recipes. Eating…
Keep Cool and Keep the Summer Diet in Check with Gazpacho
On these sweltering days, a lot of variables come into play when we think of cooking. It must be healthy (because summer), but we also don’t want to spend time over a stove or checking on something in a hot oven. Enter gazpacho. This Spanish cold soup is essentially raw veggies and spices blended into…
Skip the Meat But Keep the Flavor this Season
Every Friday in Lent, Catholics follow the tradition of only eating seafood or otherwise eating meatless meals as a symbolic…
Five Tips to Eat Healthy and Seasonal During National Nutrition Month
It’s kind of perfect timing. National Nutrition Month falls in March, when we’re all likely starting to veer away from our New Year’s resolutions and need a good jolt of healthy to get us back in the game. It’s also a transition time in the garden, when hearty late winter vegetables like spinach, carrots, Brussels…
Butter May Not Be The Better Choice When it Comes To Cooking
Butter makes food tastier, but is it healthier than olive oil? Find out in our infographic, below. Cooking oils are an important part of cooking. They help give our food the flavor and crispy textures we all crave. But which is generally the healthiest option to use. We break down the three main types of…
Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family, enjoying great food and creating memories. But when it comes to cooking,…
Healthy Holiday Food Swaps
Learn some great ways to eat a bit healthier this holiday season with our food-swap infographic. Learn more about mindful holiday eating with our article, Eat Healthy for the Holidays—and All Year Long. Find a PCP today, click here.
Eat Healthy for the Holidays—and All Year Long
Learn some healthy eating tips for the holiday season, and how they can be implemented to help you eat better…
Healthy Snack and Hydration Ideas for Heading Back to the Office
Learn some healthy eating tips to make the transition from working from home to office work as smooth and nutritious…
Beep, Beep! Ideas to Beat the Dinner Rush After a Long Day at Work
Learn some helpful meal-prep ideas that can save you time and prevent you from making poor food choices on your…
Easy Lunch & Snacks for the Family
Learn about how simple snack swaps can have a positive benefit to your overall health.
Pandemic Cooking Is All About the Pans
In these weeks of extra time at home, wishing for a company vibe without the company, and always an eye…
