FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

New Year's resolutions often start out as lofty ambitions, yet can leave us feeling defeated and discouraged. But they don't have to. Rather than setting and attempting to achieve unrealistic resolutions, why not consider taking an informal audit of your eating patterns and tweaking a few? I share more about this sustainable approach on this week’s episode of FUELED.Contact our RD team at nutrition@ochsner.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter our age or gender, we can't underestimate how hormones can influence how we feel, look or age. Pamela Egan, DNP, CDE, owner of Egan Wellness Clinic & Med Spa, joins me to talk about hormones, including what happens when there’s an imbalance of them in our bodies. We also discuss what you need to know about bioidentical hormones, including who can benefit from taking them. LINKS-Healthcare Journal re. Bioidentical Position Statements | www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8306643/pdf/healthcare-09-00782.pdf-Egan Wellness Clinic |www.pamelaegan.com + 985-892-3031 -Email Pamela Egan | pbegan@eganhc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyday products in your kitchen are secretly killing you! Did we grab your attention? Overhyped headlines and snarled statistics garner website clicks and social media shares, but the fact of the matter is, sensational titles are often, well, BS. Amy Feehan, PhD, research scientist at Ochsner Health, joins to share tips on how to cut through the crap and decipher what science reporting is really telling us.LINKS -Connect with Dr. Amy Feehan: via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-feehanon Twitter: @AmyFeehan3 -Cheat Sheets for Evidence-Based Research: www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/resources/primers/evidence-based-medicine-Amy’s website + social media rec’s: Pubmed peer-reviewed research hub: www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/www.pubpeer.com@FoodScienceBabe on Instagram@MicrobiomDigest on Twitter for Elizabeth Bik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving up or taking a break from alcohol might seem like an impossible task for some, but there are a few things you can do to make the process easier – like mixing up delicious zero-proof cocktails, an alcohol-free alternative to the traditional mixed drink. Tchoups Mid-City Smokehouse mixologist Nathan Walker joins me to share tips on how to make refreshing, healthful alcohol-free cocktails so you can still participate in toasting to festive times or enjoy the ritual of relaxing with a tasty beverage after a long day.LINKS -Tchoup’s MIDCITY Smokehouse: www.eatmidcitybbq.com-Nsathan’s Recipes: www.mollykimball.com/2021/02/zero-proofing-it-4-recipes-to-inspire/ -Swoon Simple Syrup: www.tasteswoon.com -Allulose Syrup by Wholesome Sweetener: https://shop.wholesomesweet.com/Allulose-Liquid-Sweetener/p/WHSM-956127&c=Wholesome@Zero-Ritual Zero-Proof Spirits: www.ritualzeroproof.com-Follow Nathan on Instagram | @iamRomeyRoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular movement, adequate sleep and good nutrition are some of the best ways to better equip our bodies to deal with life’s stressors, and taking certain natural supplements may also help to give your body the extra boost it needs. This week, I share six nutritional supplements that have been shown to help to improve mood and decrease feelings of stress, anxiety or depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Alisha's husband passed away suddenly, two days before Christmas, her entire life changed. She began to question her purpose. But after receiving an outpouring of love and compassion from her community, and learning how sharing her journey of healing inspired other women, this mother, pharmacist and certified life coach launched her own brand, Fly with Alisha Reed. Through it, she continues to share an important message with the world: In order to live your best life, honor those you've lost and defeat self-doubt, you must first love yourself. She shares this and more in her “real” raw truth. LINKS Connect with Dr. Alisha Reed: Alisha’s website | www.flywithlish.comAlisha’s podcast |www.theflywidowpodcast.comSocial | @flywithalishareed on Instagram +@flywithalisha on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can all benefit from receiving the gift of wellness, no matter where we are on our journey of whole-body health. To help get you into the spirit, I’m sharing some of my top picks for life-enhancing gift ideas to suit an array of people on your list. And - I've included feedback from friends who have either gifted or received some of these gifts themselves, sharing the impact they've made in their daily lives.LINK Molly’s Holiday Gift Guide | www.mollykimball.com/2021/12/mollys-2021-wellness-themed-gift-guide-including-many-under-40/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with festive treats – especially holiday cookies! If you’re planning to bake up a batch for DIY edible gifts or a cookie swap this year, you’re in luck. Low-carb baking expert and cookbook author Carolyn Ketchum joins us to share with us her expertise on all things low-carb baking, including how to master texture and flavor to take your low-carb holiday cookie game to the next level.LINKS✧Carolyn’s latest book: The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-baking/✧Carolyn’s website [search almond flour 101 for her tips] | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com ✧Carolyn’s past podcasts with Molly: NOCHI x Eat Fit Workshop Instructor Trio | https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-art-science-of-plant-based-sweeteners-gluten/id1459883591?i=1000528984806✧Carolyn on baking low carb bread | https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/expert-bakers-share-how-to-bake-delicious-nutritious/id1459883591?i=1000489309837✧Carolyn’s top picks for DIY holiday cookie recipes:Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/cut-out-sugar-cookies/Gingerbread Men | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/classic-gingerbread-men-low-carb-and-gluten-free/Ricotta Cookies | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-ricotta-cookies/Keto Peppermint Bark Cookies | www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-peppermint-bark-cookies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do the dark days of winter make you want to curl up under the covers and stay there until the sun shines again? You're not alone. Fewer daylight hours can impact our mood, productivity and even our cravings and sleep patterns. Ochsner Health family practice physician Whitney Hardy, MD, joins me to discuss why shorter, darker days can leave us feeling down in the dumps, how much vitamin D we really need and practical tips we can follow to beat the winter blues. LINK Connect with Dr. Whitney Hardy | www.ochsner.org/doctors/whitney-hardy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate and do good. Donate nutritious foods and do even better. This week on FUELED, I’m joined by Eat Fit Acadiana Registered Dietitian Yvette Quantz to share strategies to help us donate with intention and respect to truly help those in need, as well as a list of nutritious items to consider including in your donation.LINKS Eat Fit Food Pantry Donation Guide | file:///C:/Temp/Ochsner%20Eat%20Fit%20Food%20Pantry%20Donation%20Guide%202020.pdfWe Can Do Better - Yvette’s blog post | https://yvettequantz.com/we-can-do-better/Food Pantry Donation: How to Give with Respect | https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/food-pantry-donation-how-to-give-with-respectHealthy Acadiana Food Donation Toolkit | https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y97sc8jnxlx58ge/AADcOCecTzRJrSHNQxpvcY_Ta?dl=0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices