Tagged: Nutrition Tips

“Fit For Success”

By Margo Wilson, Journalism Student, Sargent Choice Student Ambassador Recently Rachel Reynolds, one of our Dietitians at Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, was featured in a BUTV news piece that aired on BUTV 10 and Good Morning BU. Rachel was interviewed by Melissa Adan, who put together the video story. The clip, titled “Fit For Success” was […]

Resource Review: NY Times(dot)com

by Ellie Schulman, Film and Television student, College of Communication Whenever Laura Judd, MS, RD, CSSD makes a recommendation about a resource for recipes we listen! Laura used to work full time at the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and was the creator of the ever so popular Healthy Cooking on a Budget course.Laura recommended we […]

Best of the Food Web: Celiac Now

By Ellie Schulman, Film and Television student, College of Communication Best of the Food Web is a series that features websites and blogs that we find helpful and interesting. Some focus exclusively on food or health, some combine the two, but all are worthy of your attention! I recently found two really great resources for people […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sweet Night Treats

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College One of the most common questions dietitians get about eating healthy is whether or not its okay to have an after-dinner treat. While some health medias out there say to never eat anything after dinner, we disagree. The main reason for recommending that people don’t eat after dinner […]

Weightlifting Not Just for the Boys

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   I remember the first time I stepped into Fitrec I was so excited by all the elliptical machines, the pretty track, the perfectly-blue swimming pools, and the large amount of fitness classes. Basically anything and everything but the weights. Always being active in sports like field hockey, […]

Pass on the Salt, Please

By Kimberly Greene, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern What is the first thing you consider when you look at a nutrition label? For most, it’s serving size, calories, fat, and, sometimes, sugar1.  Sodium is often overlooked, especially by young adults who are perhaps not yet concerned with phrases like “hypertension” or “heart disease”. Yet […]

Nothing Fishy: Getting Better Acquainted with Sustainable Fish Varieties

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source With Make a Difference Monday being held every Monday this semester, the dining hall along with BU Sustainability have created more delicious, original, sustainable recipes. One of the main goals of Make a Difference Monday is to replace foods with large carbon-footprints, like red meat, with […]