Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Vist from the Meal Makeover Moms!

January 28, 2013 at 4:24 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, 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 make and test new Sargent Choice recipes while we eat, talk and play Bananagrams. Check out the Sargent Choice event calendar […]

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Is Your Sandwich a Big Mac in Disguise?

January 28, 2013 at 11:55 am

Whether you’re packing a picnic to bring to the beach or brown-bagging lunch for work, sandwiches are a lunchtime staple. While a sandwich can be a convenient, healthy option, it can also be chock full of unhealthy ingredients. To help avoid a nutrition downfall, Ashley Packer has some great tips for building a healthy sandwich […]

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Introducing SC Test Kitchen-East!

January 23, 2013 at 2:59 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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Healthy Swaps at Starbucks

January 22, 2013 at 7:42 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Healthy Swaps: Starbucks With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, and for many of us, these resolutions include living a little bit healthier. The problem I find that many people run into is feeling they can’t be social and healthy at the same time. What if a […]

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Sustainable New Year

January 16, 2013 at 2:54 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College For those of you at Boston University welcome back to campus! First day of class and it couldn’t feel more like winter outside with all this snow. To brighten up you day a bit, we at Sargent Choice Nutrition Center want to get you excited about the upcoming […]

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Spice of the Month: Cumin

January 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Popular since the fifteenth century, cumin remains a staple spice in numerous cuisines. Known for its bold flavor, cumin adds a warm undertone to many dishes. Taste: Warm, earthy aroma; slightly bitter and very strong. Tip: Because the essential oils in cumin are less volatile than […]

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New Years Resolutions?

January 9, 2013 at 12:10 pm

By Elizabeth Jarrard MS, RD Oh January 1st—the day when everyone swears to lose 5 lbs by January 5th, when gyms across the nation become suddenly jam-packed, and your best friend is swearing off chocolate. When was the last time you saw these New Years Resolutions followed through to September? Perhaps it’s because most of […]

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Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Adding a Sprinkle of Nutrition to Holiday Baking

December 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The holiday season is in full swing and many of us will be spending time in the kitchen making our favorite desserts and dinners. Here are a few tips and tricks to help modify your favorite recipes to add nutrition and cut down on some of the added […]

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Healthy Last Minute Gifts

December 20, 2012 at 9:47 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source TV commercials and stores have become the official announcers of the holiday season and, according to them ,we all should have been gift shopping since the night of Thanksgiving (or even October). Despite these constant reminders, many of us put shopping off until the last second. […]

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Finals Frenzy: Don’t Forget Nutrition

December 14, 2012 at 9:30 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Will finals starting Monday, I know many of you will be studying hard this weekend – if you haven’t already. Just as effective study habits and adequate rest are important to passing your exams, proper nutrition is also essential to do well. Good nutrition provides us with the […]

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