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Get the Skinny on Metabolism-Boosting Foods

Molly Kimball, RD — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:19:00 CDT

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These five foods are touted as metabolism boosters that make it easier to shed pounds, but do they really work? I've sifted through the research to give us the scoop about which really live up to the hype, and which are best filed under the category of ‘every little bit helps.’

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Hot Sauce

Molly Kimball, RD — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:00 CDT

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Here in South Louisiana, hot sauce is one of our favorite ways to add punch of flavor to practically anything, but it may surprise you to learn that hot sauce can also be an effective weight loss too!

Get the Skinny on Ochsner's Eat Fit NOLA

Molly Kimball, RD — Tue, 8 May 2012 11:46:00 CDT

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In a city famous for its food, making nutritious choices when dining out in New Orleans can be quite a challenge. But making healthy choices doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favorite restaurants, and it also doesn’t mean you’re relegated to just a dry salad.

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Frozen Yogurt

Molly Kimball, RD — Tue, 8 May 2012 11:34:00 CDT

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It may be lower in fat and calories than regular ice cream, but most types of frozen yogurt are packed with sugary carbs and not much belly-filling fiber or protein, so it still qualifies as just a ‘treat.’

Get the Skinny on A Cinco de Mayo Makeover

Molly Kimball, RD — Wed, 2 May 2012 07:27:00 CDT

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Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, but indulging in your favorite Mexican dishes doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet! Molly has more on how – with just a few key swaps - you can celebrate with your favorite Mexican food and drink, AND save over a THOUSAND calories!

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Chips and Dip

Molly Kimball, RD — Wed, 2 May 2012 07:08:00 CDT

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With Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, many of us will be indulging in our favorite Mexican dish, and of course that usually means starting with chips and dip, which can easily add 500 or more calories to your meal! Fortunately, not all options are loaded with calories, fat, and sodium, so we’re Getting the Skinny with Molly on the best and worst of this Cinco de Mayo favorite!

Get the Skinny on Jazz Fest Dishes Under 300 Calories

Molly Kimball, RD — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:50:00 CDT

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We all have our Jazz fest favorites, those once-a-year, gotta-have-it indulgences that you can only get at the Fair Grounds during these two weekends. But, if you’re out there for multiple days of the Fest, you¿ll want to incorporate some lower-calorie nutritious food and drink options throughout. Today we¿re Getting the Skinny with Molly on five Jazz Fest favorites under 300 calories!it¿s definitely okay to splurge on some of Jazz Fest¿s specialty foods… that¿s why we make good choices most of the time ¿ so that we can relish in these splurge-worthy faves, guilt-free!But if you¿re out there for multiple days of the Fest, it¿s a good idea to have some lower-calorie nutritious food and drink throughout, and keep the high-cal splurges just an occasional treat. Top 5 Jazz Fest options under 300 calories and 10 grams of fat:In Congo Square:¿ Benachin¿s - poulet fricassee (chicken on a stick) & jama-jama (sautéed spinach) o Together, under 300 calories - - just lean protein + veggies, no white carbs¿ Palmer¿s Jamaican Cuisine - Caribbean fish with steamed vegetables (can get extra veggies in place of rice) In Heritage Square:¿ Ba Mien Vietnamese Cuisine¿s goi cuon (spring roll), easy on the dipping sauce and & shrimp bun (skewered shrimp), request over a bed of lettuce instead of vermicelli. o Together, both are <300 calories, less than 5 grams of fat, minimal white carbsIn Food Area I:¿ Smitty¿s boiled crawfish o 115-1500 calories, depending on portion o All protein ¿ no white carbs, very low in fat, almost no saturated fatIn Food Area II: ¿ Taqueria Corona o shrimp taco & chicken tacoo Well-seasoned and topped with just pico de gallo, the tacos are still a low-fat, low-calorie option

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Water Bottle Add-ins

Molly Kimball — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:45:00 CDT

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Staying hydrated is always important, but it’s especially critical if you’ll be spending the day under the sun at Jazz Fest. And since water bottles are the only type of outside beverages that’s allowed to be brought into the Fest, we’re here today Getting the Skinny with Molly on the best & worst ways to add a bit of flavor to your water.

Get the Skinny on Gluten-Free

Molly Kimball, RD — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:32:00 CDT

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With celebrities toutinggluten-free dietsas their secret for slimming down, and entire grocery aisles dedicated to gluten-free products, it has a lot of people wondering, is gluten-free really the way to go?

Love it, Like it, Hate it - Gluten-Free Bread

Molly Kimball, RD — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:19:00 CDT

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For those who need to follow a gluten-free diet, finding a gluten-free bread that you like isn’t easy. Many can be dry and crumbly, but finding a gluten-free bread that’s actually nutritious can be even tougher!