Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Panera’s Hidden Power Menu

May 6, 2013 at 6:10 pm

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 […]

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Undestanding Food Additives

May 5, 2013 at 10:12 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Last week we introduced you to a wonderful resource for all things food and health related: the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The CSPI’s website is a treasure trove of resources and one of their gems is Chemical Cuisine, which is also now an app. […]

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Time to Celebrate: Feeding a Crowd

May 4, 2013 at 11:43 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Last week of classes! For many college students around the country, the last week of May signals the closing of another year. For Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors, this time is exciting: summer vacation, going home, seeing old friends, and building up that resume. But for Seniors, this […]

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Saving Money at the Grocery Store

May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am

With food prices constantly going up, many people are looking for ways to save money at the grocery store, but it’s not always easy navigating the supermarket aisles on a budget. Boston University’s own Joan Salge Blake, RD, has some very helpful tips that will save you 30% on your next grocery bill. Head on […]

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How to Cook Eggs: Easy Ideas

April 30, 2013 at 10:36 pm

“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 how. Here at the Sargent Choice Nutrition […]

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Best of the Food Web: Center for Science in the Public Interest

April 25, 2013 at 3:31 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Ever heard of the Center for Science in the Public Interest? They’re the ones who came up with the label “organic” for foods, made it mandatory for food packaging to list nutrition facts, and many other major health policies and regulations that affect you almost every day. Oprah […]

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Brownies Made With Beans? Who Knew!

April 23, 2013 at 4:16 pm

By Julia Brandeis, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Once a month BU’s own Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FATOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen-East at the Hillel House Dining Hall on Bay State Road. In addition to featuring Sargent Choice-approved recipes, all foods made are Kosher. All are welcome to come cook, eat, learn, and […]

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Best of the Food Apps: Dirty Dozen

April 22, 2013 at 7:55 pm

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week on Best of the Food Apps we break it down..into lists with “Dirty Dozen.” Dirty Dozen is a very simple app. If you’ve been wondering which produce you should buy organic then look no further. It provides two lists – the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean […]

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Sneaky Flourless Cake Brownies

April 22, 2013 at 8:06 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Disclaimer: Technically these aren’t flourless brownies. But stay with me. While these sinfully chocolately bars are not based off of flourless chocolate cake, that’s exactly what they taste like. Okay, continue reading. Picture from Meal Makeover Moms One night while over at Karen Jacob’s Test Kitchen, Karen asked […]

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SC teaches you to read your labels or make your own!

April 18, 2013 at 11:57 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Soup can be a fast, nutritious and simple meal to make for those bitter cold nights that are already upon us. But before you reach for the can of soup in your cupboard, read the label! Canned soups and other processed foods are often loaded with sodium. […]

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