FUELED | wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball

The Dream Bold series is an initiative launched by the Ochsner Heath & Wellness Solutions team to encourage and support us to BE BOLD and DARE TO DREAM. It’s based on the concepts outlined in “The Dream Manager” by Matthew Kelly, with the overarching idea being that our successes and our focus in our work life don’t have to be completely exclusive of our personal goals and dreams. This is the first of a 12-week travel series that we’ve created as part of this Dream Bold | Travel + Adventure platform, featuring interviews with an array of travel experts to educate and inspire. In this episode we’re joined by Dan Meyers, who started Adventure Wealth Advisors after traveling the world – and traversing North America in a vintage Airstream! He shares more about his story, how travel has influenced his life and ways it can change us for the better.The Dream Bold series is an initiative launched by the Ochsner Heath & Wellness Solutions team to encourage and support us to BE BOLD and DARE TO DREAM. It’s based on the concepts outlined in “The Dream Manager” by Matthew Kelly, with the overarching idea being that our successes and our focus in our work life don’t have to be completely exclusive of our personal goals and dreams. This is the first of a 12-week travel series that we’ve created as part of this Dream Bold | Travel + Adventure platform, featuring interviews with an array of travel experts to educate and inspire. In this episode we’re joined by Dan Meyers, who started Adventure Wealth Advisors after traveling the world – and traversing North America in a vintage Airstream! He shares more about his story, how travel has influenced his life and ways it can change us for the better | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating nutritious desserts can be a challenge for even the most exquisitely-trained chef. To help bridge the knowledge gaps, Ochsner Eat Fit, Swerve and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute teamed up to host an Eat Fit Chef Innovation Workshop. In this episode of FUELED, three of our expert instructors share their insight on how to use these better-for-you ingredients and incorporate them into your own culinary repertoire. Learn about baked sweets from Ben McLauchlin, frozen sweets from NOCHI Chef Zak Miller, and GF breads from low carb baking mastermind Carolyn Ketchum of www.alldayidreamaboutfoood.com LINKS ✧ Carolyn Ketchum’s blog: www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com✧ Carolyn’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking: www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Keto-Baking-Low-Carb-ebook/dp/B081MTRGWJMolly’s past podcast: ✧ With Ben re low-carb baking: www.open.spotify.com/episode/2JCWOe5dtHqMw5aghKdYK8✧ With Carolyn re GF grain-free breads: www.iheart.com/podcast/256-fueled-wellness-nutrition-43062540/episode/expert-bakers-share-how-to-bake-70866289/✧ With Darryl Holiday re plant-based sweeteners: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sweet-shift-the-food-industrys-move-away-from-added-sugar/id1459883591?i=1000513559753✧ Ochsner Eat Fit: www.ochsnereatfit.org✧ Swerve Sweetener: www.Swerve.com✧NOCHI [New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute: www.nochi.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating nutritious desserts can be a challenge for even the most exquisitely-trained chef. To help bridge the knowledge gaps, Ochsner Eat Fit, Swerve and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute teamed up to host an Eat Fit Chef Innovation Workshop. In this episode of FUELED, three of our expert instructors share their insight on how to use these better-for-you ingredients and incorporate them into your own culinary repertoire. Learn about baked sweets from Ben McLauchlin, frozen sweets from NOCHI Chef Zak Miller, and GF breads from low carb baking mastermind Carolyn Ketchum of www.alldayidreamaboutfoood.com LINKS ✧ Carolyn Ketchum’s blog: www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com✧ Carolyn’s book: The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking: www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Keto-Baking-Low-Carb-ebook/dp/B081MTRGWJMolly’s past podcast: ✧ With Ben re low-carb baking: www.open.spotify.com/episode/2JCWOe5dtHqMw5aghKdYK8✧ With Carolyn re GF grain-free breads: www.iheart.com/podcast/256-fueled-wellness-nutrition-43062540/episode/expert-bakers-share-how-to-bake-70866289/✧ With Darryl Holiday re plant-based sweeteners: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sweet-shift-the-food-industrys-move-away-from-added-sugar/id1459883591?i=1000513559753✧ Ochsner Eat Fit: www.ochsnereatfit.org✧ Swerve Sweetener: www.Swerve.com✧ NOCHI [New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute: www.nochi.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adults are turning to Pedialyte for ‘off-label’ uses like sports drink alternative, muscle cramping remedy and hangover cure. So just how does this medical-grade blend that’s designed for 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 measure up, and is it really something worth adding into our lifestyles? I break down what you need to know including nutrition stats and better-for-you options.LINKS ✧ Tiffany’s How Pedialyte got Pedialit: www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/10/17819358/pedialyte-hangover-marketing-strategy-instagram-influencers✧ Molly’s article about Pedialyte: http://mollykimball.com/2021/06/pedialyte-cure-all-fact-or-fiction/✧ Molly’s WGNO TV segment on Pedialyte: https://wgno.com/good-morning-new-orleans/fueled-wellness-with-molly/fueled-wellness-nutrition-pedialyte-cure-all-fact-or-fiction/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are often surprised that, as a registered dietitian, I incorporate bread as a regular part of my lifestyle. Some are delighted while others are, well, let’s just say… a bit judgmental. After all, bread tends to get a really bad rap. But, there’s little need for such bread angst; bread – in some shape or fashion – can practically fit into any diet. That said, there is a tremendous amount of variation among breads in terms of quality and ingredients. It’s not as simple as comparing one loaf to another. This week on FUELED, I share a rundown of the most popular types of bread and which diets they are best suited for.LINKS ✧ Molly’s Article | Baking artisan-style bread that fits any nutritional need, along with your toolkit for baking grain-free, gluten-free breads. http://mollykimball.com/2020/08/baking-artisan-style-bread-that-fits-any-nutritional-need/✧ Molly’s Article | Everything you need to know about bread. http://mollykimball.com/2021/06/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bread/✧ Molly’s podcast with expert bakers Morgan Angelle of Bellegarde Bakery and Carolyn Ketchup of All Day I Dream About Food, sharing their wealth of knowledge on all things bread baking – and GF baking. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-fueled-wellness-nutrition-43062540/episode/expert-bakers-share-how-to-bake-70866289/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cow’s milk has ample competition these days, surrounded by an ever-growing array of “milks” made from almonds, cashews, peas, oats, hemp and other ingredients. Choosing a plant-based milk alternative may make us feel like we’re doing something good for our body, but are they really any better for us? The answer is complicated and one I’m delving into this week on FUELED. From nutritional stats to ingredient lists, I give a rundown on what you need to know about the most common types of both cow’s milk and plant-based milks on store shelves – and how to choose the right one for you.LINKSfor more on milk, check out molly’s recent article: www.mollykimball.com/2021/06/which-milk-is-best-for-you-a-guide-to-non-standard-milks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microplastics are everywhere - extending far beyond our plastic water bottles, straws and ziplocs. They’re in our clothes, our water, our bodies - and even our children’s bodies. Not good, since plastics are linked to cancer, infertility, global warming and more. Dr. Sherri Mason, professor of chemistry and leading researcher in plastic pollution, shares her insight and strategies for effortlessly reducing our reliance on plastics, one small step at a time. I love her approach for many reasons, including the fact that she’s not an alarmist. In her words, she’s not anti-plastic, simply ‘anti-stupid-plastic’. LINKS ✧ www.sherrimason.com ✧ www.beyondplastic.org [break free from plastic pollution act]✧ Sherri’s recommended reading | “Countdown” by Shawna Swan, and “Plastic: A Toxic Love Story” by Susan Freinkel✧ Sherri’s rec for refillable bath + body products | www.plaineproducts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We eat for so many reasons – hundreds of them – other than hunger. Many of these reasons can be narrowed down into six main categories; some may surprise you. In this episode, we delve further into some of the root causes behind why we overeat, with specific guidance on how to break the cycle and develop a healthier relationship with food.LINKSPodcast with Dr. Dave Galarneau | Choose Joy www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-joy-strategies-to-de-stress-this-holiday-season/id1459883591?i=1000499440281Kevin Hall’s 2019 study, Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain | link here: www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(19)30248-7.pdfMolly’s article about why we crave, why we feel addicted to food | link here: www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/article_60c85823-8aa7-523e-9a23-1208236554f0.htmlNutrition Action Health Letter: Why We Overeat [April 2021] | excellent recap here: www.foodfactsandfads.com/2021/04/07/ultra-processed-food-and-obesity/Brand Specific Shopping Guide via Ochsner Eat Fit Smartphone App | www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ochsner.eatfit&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've noticed the ever-growing number of low-carb and keto ice cream options in the freezer section of your local grocery store and you're on the fence about trying them out, give this episode a listen. I share a rundown on the most popular brands, including their ingredients, nutritional stats and - most importantly - how they rank, according to our informal taste test panel!LINKMolly’s article | http://mollykimball.com/2021/05/low-carb-keto-ice-cream-pints-how-they-measure-up/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for budget-friendly finds that are fast, easy and – yes – good for you? You’ll want to check out these Trader Joe’s finds that make it more convenient than ever to squeeze nutritional goodness into meals and snacks on the fly.Links✧ http://mollykimball.com/2021/05/12-trader-joes-finds-under-5/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices