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Eat Fit Nutritional Criteria
Besides being delicious, Eat Fit items meet the nutrition guidelines of the Ochsner Eat Fit team, and are centered on lean proteins, vegetables, plant-based fats, and whole grains, with no white carbs, minimal added sugar and animal fats.
Eat Fit: By the Numbers
Appetizer, Soups, Side Salad
- Less than 300 calories
- Less than 400 mg sodium
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 grams white refined carbs and trans fat
- Less than 5 grams added sugar
Entree or Entree Salad
- Less than 600 calories
- Less than 800 mg sodium
- Less than 8 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 grams white refined carbs and trans fat
- Less than 5 grams added sugar
- Minimum of 20 grams protein + fiber + fat
Breakfast
- Less than 300 calories
- Less than 650 mg sodium
- Less than 5 grams added sugar
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 white refined carbs and trans fat
- Minimum of 15 grams protein + fiber + fat
Snacks
- Less than 250 calories
- Less than 300 mg sodium
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 grams white refined carbs and trans fat
- Less than 5 grams added sugar
- Minimum of 15 grams protein + fiber + fat
Juices
- At least 75% vegetable base
- No sugar added
Smoothies
- Less than 300 calories
- Less than 400 mg sodium
- 0 grams added sugar
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 white refined carbs and trans fats
- Minimum of 20 grams protein + fiber + fat
- Preferably no fruit juices (even 100%)
- Maximum allowed is 2 ounces
Cocktails, Desserts, Sides and Coffee
- Less than 150 calories for cocktails
- Less than 175 calories for desserts, sides and coffee
- Less than 300 mg sodium
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 grams white refined carbs and trans fats
- Less than 5 grams added sugar for desserts, sides and coffee
- 0 grams added sugar for cocktails
- For cocktails, no more than one ounce of fruit juice and 2 ounces alcohol
Eat Fit KIDS
- Less than 400 calories
- Less than 600 mg sodium
- Less than 5 grams animal saturated fat
- 0 grams white refined carbs and trans fats
- Less than 5 grams added sugar
- Minimum of 20 grams protein + fiber + fat
- Preferably 1 cup vegetable
- Whole grain, whole fruit or non-fat dairy also encouraged
*Although foods like hard-boiled eggs and snack-size cheese exceed 10% calories from animal saturated fat, they are rich in other nutrients and therefore are Eat Fit-approved as a standalone snack.
Eat Fit Restaurant Tips
Our general formula for an Eat Fit meal is a lean protein with a salad and/or a non-starchy veggie.
Splitting an entrée can be a good option as long as you’re still getting enough protein. But don’t think that you’re in the clear if you order “just an appetizer.” Apps can top 1,000 calories!
Ask for your dressings and sauces on the side and extra veggies in place of starches.
If you’re looking to treat yourself, try to limit that treat to one “extra” – think cocktail, bread, starchy side, or splitting a dessert.
When it comes to alcohol, keep things simple with beer, wine, a martini, or any other mixed drink with a low-sugar mixer.
