Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Make A Difference Monday – Deconstructed

April 16, 2013 at 10:00 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Interested in food sustainability and how it affects the environment, animals, and our own health? On Monday, April 22nd, BU Sustainability is holding the Make a Difference Monday Deconstructed Panel where experts in sustainability will be discussing what it means to eat sustainably and how to do so […]

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwich

April 11, 2013 at 12:03 pm

By June Duan, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With warm weather on its way and Marathon Monday coming up, we wanted to get away from  the usual burger vs. veggie burger vs. hot dog debate and offer an option everyone will enjoy.  We had a plethora of whole wheat hamburger buns and needed something new to […]

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Spring Recipes!

April 8, 2013 at 11:28 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Now that it’s finally starting to feel like Spring, I couldn’t resist sharing some of Sargent Choice’s best Spring-flavored recipes! Go outside and enjoy the nice weather then invite friends over to make delicious, healthy food. Happy Spring 🙂 Breakfast Nothing is more refreshing to start your day […]

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5-Bean Extreme Chili Recipe

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm

By Kimberly Greene, Dietetic Intern Kimberly Greene Intern Looking to spice things up tonight? This amazing chili recipe won’t disappoint. It uses five different kinds of beans, peppers, corn, and sweet potato, as well as some ingredients that may surprise you. The beans provide a great source of lean protein and fiber, which will help […]

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Sweet Night Treats

April 1, 2013 at 3:59 pm

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 […]

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Celebrating Passover with Matzo Ball Soup

March 28, 2013 at 2:57 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Stuvi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She kindly welcomes the BU community to test new Sargent Choice recipes while we eat, talk and play Bananagrams Check out the Sargent Choice event calendar and […]

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Healthy Cooking On A Budget: Southwestern Penne with Ground Turkey

March 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

By Yvonne Morales, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern When I think of cooking with ground turkey breast I usually think of chili or turkey burgers. That is usually as far as my repertoire for the uses of ground turkey breast goes. This week I was asked to come up with a recipe for a […]

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Healthy Cooking On a Budget: Cooking with Fish

March 24, 2013 at 8:55 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With spring here and warmer weather on the way, many of us start craving light, fresh meals. Fish is a great option for when you want a healthy, light-yet-filling dinner or lunch and is also impressive when made for guests. Fish is a great change to the typical […]

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A Cozy and Colorful Transition to Spring: Confetti Tofu Chili

March 21, 2013 at 1:13 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Stuvi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She kindly welcomes the BU community to test new Sargent Choice recipes while we eat, talk and play BananagramsCheck out the Sargent Choice event calendar and […]

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Gluten Free Product Testing in West Campus

March 21, 2013 at 8:36 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With more and more students being diagnosed with gluten intolerance, BU Dining has made a strong effort to provide gluten-free diners with a safe and flavorful dining experience. One of the biggest changes to the dining halls this year was the inclusion of a gluten-free pantry in each […]

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