Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Sargent Choice’s Spin on Lasagna

March 24, 2012 at 5:53 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The dietitians at the SC Nutrition Center have boosted the nutrient content of  traditional lasagna by replacing ricotta cheese with tofu, adding vegetables (zucchini), and switching out white pasta for whole-wheat pasta. The Hunt for Whole-Wheat Pasta Most major grocery stores now carry whole-wheat pasta. However, lasagna noodles […]

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Sargent Choice Night Thursday

March 21, 2012 at 2:47 pm

While transitioning back after spring break is no easy task, Sargent Choice and the dining halls are here to help. Thursday, March 22nd, from 5:00-9:00 is Sargent Choice Night in all the dining halls! Sargent Choice Nutrition Center’s Lisa Ferreira, RD, has added a Sargent Choice Night page to the Sargent Choice website! On the […]

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Test Kitchen: Basil Cannellini Spread

March 19, 2012 at 1:14 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This dish was originally posted March 19, 2012, as a part of the SC Mushroom Burger with the Works. The cannellini spread tastes incredible and should not be left out! The beans offer a smooth hummus like texture when ground, and the lemon juice and basil add a […]

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Mushrooms in the Limelight: SC Mushroom Burgers with the Works

March 19, 2012 at 9:02 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This dish was made with the Basil Cannellini Spread. Finally, it’s March, which means it is National Nutrition Month! The USDA encourages Americans to “Eat Right with Color” and choose a colorful spectrum of fruits and vegetables. It’s important to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables because […]

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“The Incredible Egg”: Make the best decision in the dining hall

March 9, 2012 at 10:21 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   The Benefits of Eggs Eggs have become synonymous with breakfast for their high nutrient density. According to the American Egg Board, eggs offer 6 grams of the highest quality protein. The high quality protein keeps you fuller for a longer period of time, which aids in weight […]

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Exercise for Your Body

March 7, 2012 at 3:58 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Whether you love to run along the Charles, practice yoga at a nearby studio, lift weights at the gym, or take a PDP at FitRec, if you like to exercise, chances are you’ve heard a lot of exercise and nutrition myths. This month’s theme is Don’t Sweat it. […]

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Grain of the Month: Couscous

March 7, 2012 at 10:37 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The first Tuesday of every month we will be featuring a grain. The posts will include background on the grain, nutritional information, instructions on how to store and cook it, and, of course, one or two healthy recipes for using the grain. Our goal is to help you […]

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Chana Masala and Roti

March 6, 2012 at 12:39 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College After 2 weeks of SC Test Kitchen withdrawal, we returned to the test kitchen with Indian flair.  We spiced up Karen Jacob’s kitchen with Sargent Choice’s Chana Masala with Roti. http://shareitfitness.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/beans2.jpg What are Chana Masala and Roti? The word “Roti”  is used to describe bread or any other […]

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Tofu Scramble in the Dining Halls

March 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm

By June Duan, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Something is new in the BU dining halls, have you noticed? Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly Tofu Scramble is now being tested during breakfast hours (7-11AM) in all of the dining halls! For those of you not familiar with the dish, a tofu scramble is basically the same as […]

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Stop Fighting Against Yourself and Start Fighting For Yourself

March 1, 2012 at 6:09 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last night’s Lovin’ the Body You’re In panel centered around a guy named “Ed”. Okay, so Ed is not really a guy. You can’t find him listed in the phone book or friend him on Facebook, but you may have him in your head. Ed is the name […]

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