Ochsner Eat Fit and River Road Press together announce the release of The Eat Fit Cookbook; it will be available for purchase on October 22. Author Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and nutrition journalist, collaborated with award-winning chefs and restaurateurs to create crowd-pleasing, good-for-you recipes to can make at home. The Eat Fit Cookbook features more than 125 recipes, along with wellness tips and stories from chefs and foodies. Preorders for the book can be made at www.eatfitcookbook.com.
Ochsner Eat Fit was founded in 2013 to make nourishing, balanced meals more readily available in New Orleans restaurants. Kimball, nutrition manager for Ochsner Fitness Center, had already worked with the chefs at Commander’s Palace to incorporate healthier menu options there, and believed that other local restaurants would be interested, too. She worked with leaders at Ochsner Health System to create Ochsner Eat Fit, a nonprofit that would delight diners and improve health throughout the community.
“At Ochsner, we believe in empowering the community to make well-informed decisions about their health. Our goal is to partner with patients though out their entire wellness journey, providing access to the educational resources, products and services to keep them living healthy and fulfilling lives,” said Diedra Dias, vice president, Ochsner Health and Wellness Solutions. “Nutrition is a key component of that journey and the Eat Fit Cookbook is a fun way to indulge in your favorite foods, without the guilt!”
Today, Ochsner Eat Fit partners with more than 300 restaurants across the state and can be found in some of Louisiana’s most iconic spots including the Mercedes Benz Superdome, Audubon Zoo, and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Even local students benefit—Ochsner Eat Fit is available in schools through Pigeon Catering & Events in New Orleans.
“Ochsner Eat Fit is just as much a part of New Orleans as fried catfish on Fridays during Lent,” said Ti Martin, co-proprietor, Commander’s Palace. “It will be with us forever and New Orleans loves it. To change the eating culture of New Orleans – just a little – is one heck of an accomplishment.”