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For All BU Buddhas

By Ellie Schulman, Film and Television student, College of Communication If you like to get your Ohm on but would rather go somewhere with a slightly more Zen feel than Fit Rec, here are four yoga studios not too far from BU that are also relatively inexpensive. I won’t waste your time with my sarcasm […]

MythBusters! Are Calories Eaten at Night More Fattening?

One of the common questions dietitians get is, “When is the best time to eat?” Often followed by, “What are some healthy nighttime snacks?” A few years ago Sargent Choice Nutrition Center alum Elizabeth Jarrard, now a registered dietitian, answered these questions in a great blog post. Reading through it, I felt it had to […]

Easy Vegan Bean Chili

By Sara Munson, Boston University Dietetic Intern Easy Vegan Bean Chili (Serves 8 ) Made for RD, MS, Sarah Butler’s Vegetarian Eating class at Boston University, this vegan chili only takes 30 minutes, as long as you prep your dried beans in advance. It’s a great option for a chilly night or a summertime picnic! […]

Healthy Addition: Greek Yogurt

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Looking to add some filling protein to your meals or snacks this summer? One great way to do so is by incorporating Greek yogurt. Not only is it filling, Greek yogurt is also a great way to add some creaminess to your food without the excess calories and […]

Best of the Food Web: FoodAllergy.org

Edited August 5, 2013, 12:00pm. By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Every Wednesday this semester we will be posting about a new blog or cooking website that we love! The internet is filled with food websites, and our goal is to arm you with the “Best of the Food Web”!   Run by Food […]

ESPN Smoothies: Breakfast Fuel of Champions

With summer weather finally here, I’ve been craving fresh fruits and cold beverages, making smoothies my go-to breafast choice. Looking for a good recipe, I stumbled accross this post we did three years back. The Banana Berry smoothie was so delicious! I added a bit of vanilla extract just for some extra flavor and included […]

Cooking Basics: How to Steam Vegetables

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life in France For many people, the main thing holding them back from cooking at home is the fear of learning […]

Cooking Basics: How to Cut a Pineapple

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life in France For many people, the main thing holding them back from cooking at home is the fear of learning […]

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Soource In a society obsessed with food and weight, it’s no surprise that eating disorders are on the rise. The term “eating disorder” usually triggers images of anorexia or bulimia, but a new, less obvious eating disorder is quickly growing: orthorexia. As Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RD […]

Panera’s Hidden Power Menu

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently published a short piece on Panera Bread’s new food promotion: a hidden “power” menu. Initially released only in New York, as of January of 2013 the nutrition-packed menu is now available nationwide. Each item contains filling protein as […]