NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — If you’re heading out to Jazz Fest this year, look for the Eat Fit seal on menus at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. Our team has partnered with local vendors to highlight delicious dishes that also happen to align with the Eat Fit nutrition criteria. Indulge in your other favorites, of course, but incorporate these Eat Fit options to feel your best all fest long.
Eat Fit at Jazz Fest
Plan Ahead | Download the free Eat Fit Smartphone App for the full list of Jazz Fest dishes, nutrition facts, and any “off menu” modifications.
Look for the Eat Fit seal | You’ll see the bright orange Eat Fit seal right on the yellow menu boards
Our Go-To Eat Fit Dishes
Congo Square
Bennachin: Poulet Fricassé + Jama Jama (flavorful sautéed spinach)
Gambian Foods: Spicy Grilled Tofu & Veggies w Peanut Sauce (no couscous + pita for Eat Fit)
Palmer’s Cuisine: Jamaican Chicken; Steamed Veggies (double veg, no rice)
Heritage Square
Ba Mien: Beef Skewers, Shrimp Skewers
Lady Nellie: Oysters on the Half Shell with Satsuma Mignonette
Food Area 1
Walker’s BBQ: Legendary Cochon de Lait—order as a salad (over slaw, no bread)
Smoke Street Catering: Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts—an unexpected crowd-pleaser
Food Area 2
Tempero’s Market Kitchen: Handmade Shrimp Tacos and Tostada de Ceviche de Camerones
Fritai: Grilled Shrimp “Pikliz” (Haitian-style pickled veggies) for a cool, spicy punch
Hydration & Pro Tips
Stay Refreshed | Sip unsweetened herbal teas from Sunshine Catering (rosemary mint, mandarin orange, blackberry)
Non-alcoholic beer can be a surprisingly refreshing option in the heat
Remember! Plan Ahead | Download the free Eat Fit Smartphone App for the full list of Jazz Fest dishes, nutrition facts, and any “off-menu” modifications.
FUELED WELLNESS + NUTRITION IS POWERED BY EVAMOR | learn more at evamor.com.
ABOUT MOLLY | Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian and nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of the Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition, and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles and TV segments at mollykimball.com, and download the Eat Fit mobile app to stay in the know about Eat Fit partners, new dishes, festivals, and more. To schedule a nutrition consult with Molly’s Lifestyle Nutrition team, email nutrition@ochsner.org.
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