Where to Eat Healthy on Magazine Street
Emma Poling, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian and food lover born and raised in New Orleans with 7 years of clinical and community experience. As the Eat Fit NOLA dietitian for Ochsner’s Eat Fit program, a community focused non-profit initiative, she has facilitated official partnerships with the likes of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and many more restaurants, grocery stores, and products. She loves to highlight nutritious (and most of all delicious!) options for the greater New Orleans area to help them to truly live their best, healthiest, and tastiest lives. Find Eat Fit on Instagram @eatfitochsner and Emma on Instagram @emmaeatsnola.
Check out these healthy, Eat Fit approved dishes
In New Orleans, we eat to live, and Eat Fit approved options never sacrifice on flavor, they just also happen to be nutritious! Ochsner’s Eat Fit nonprofit initiative includes a team of registered dietitians who collaborate with chefs across Louisiana to highlight nutritious, delicious meals for those who want to eat clean, watch their weight, and manage diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Eat Fit can be found in six regions throughout the state and boasts over 200 partner locations in the New Orleans area alone. The goal is to empower the community to live their strongest, healthiest lives possible and by partnering with restaurants, festivals, grocery stores, and products, the Eat Fit team helps to take the guesswork out of nutritious eating while dining out.
As you set out to dine on Magazine Street, check out these healthy (and delicious!) options at some of our amazing restaurants.
Gris-Gris
The Cast iron seared fish – Gris Gris’ top selling item – is Eat Fit approved, and for those looking for a beautiful zero proof option to pair it with be sure to check out the Eat Fit Zero Proof Mocktail, crafted with hibiscus tea and rosemary syrup.
Slim Goodies Diner
In business for 20 years, this low-key breakfast and lunch diner brings all the flavor. Dig into items like The Greek Omelet and the Little Goat to see for yourself!
Dat Dog
With four Eat Fit dog options like the Veggie Supreme and The Italian Garden you are sure to have a yummy time at Dat Dog. You may not think it at first glance, but this spot is well-suited for our vegetarian and vegan friends, as three Eat Fit options fit those lifestyles.
Saba
A staple for Mediterranean & Israeli food in New Orleans, you’ll find an array of Eat Fit approved Salatim and Hummus options made complete with their stunning crudites. Add an approved salad and savory main and you’ll be dining in style.
Reginelli’s Pizzeria
Avocado Asparagus Salad, Chicken Garcia, Hummus Pitaco. That’s right, some of the best classics at this spot are available in an Eat Fit approved version. Have your pita, and eat it, too!
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey
The Blackened Tuna Salad is not to be missed at this fun hangout. Yummy is the name of the game with this Eat Fit approved option.
The Daily Beet
The ever-favorite Orbit and Longevity bowls are cozy, nourishing, and Eat Fit approved. Plus, you can snag your juices at this impeccable spot! Try the Roots and NOLA Greens cold pressed juices on for size.
Poke Loa
Located on Magazine St. and Louisiana Ave., Poke Loa is the place for fresh eats. Ask for any Signature Bowl to be prepared the Eat Fit way!
LemonShark Poke
Build your own poke bowl (small) utilizing base items like local greens, brown rice, and quinoa to make your bowl Eat Fit approved, and the skies the limit with lean protein options like line caught AAA grade tuna and fresh salmon.
