Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

The Importance of Breakfast!

By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College image source Your mother wasn’t lying when she said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  In a country of breakfast skippers it’s not hard to run out the door with just a cup of coffee in the morning. Perhaps you struggle to pull yourself […]

Muscle Milk: Living up to the Hype?

By Colleen Alexander, Nutrition Student, Sargent College Photo Source Muscle Milk has recently joined a sea of protein supplements that are advertised for all ages and ailments. To appeal to a widening demographic, Muscle Milk’s collection now includes chocolate malt, banana and strawberry flavors, and a new series of reduced fat “Muscle Milk Light” options. […]

Best of the Food Web: Foodista

Every Wednesday this semester we will be posting about a new blog or cooking website that we love! The internet is filled with food websites, and our goal is to arm you with the “Best of the Food Web”! Like the Wikipedia of Food, Foodista is a cooking encyclopedia that everyone can edit. Within the […]

Spice of the Month: Cloves

image source Cloves impart a warm, sweet and aromatic taste to sweet breakfast breads and desserts but they can also make a wonderful addition to bean soups, stirfries and grilled dishes. It is very common in Indian and Caribbean recipes. Cloves have a very intense flavor, especially those that have been ground, care should be taken when […]

Sargent Choice Granola

By Kerry Coughlin, Nutrition Masters Candidate Have you tried the Sargent Choice granola?  If you dine on campus, you’ve probably grown to love it.  It’s crunchy and sweet, and the perfect topping for a bowl of yogurt and fruit.  Oh, and it’s also packed with whole grains and healthy fats, which are key components in […]

Why Cookies Are Better Than Cold Turkey!

Hi everyone!   I’m Maggie from readysetbreathe , and a student in the Sargent program of speech pathology. I’m so thrilled to do a guest blog for the SCNC. 🙂   The Christian Lenten season has come and gone and now those who have deprived themselves of ice cream, chocolate and facebook are rejoicing. I […]

Best of the Food Web: Start Cooking

Every Wednesday this semester we will be posting about a new blog or cooking website that we love! The internet is filled with food websites, and our goal is to arm you with the “Best of the Food Web”! College may be the first time you are cooking for yourself, by yourself, without the guiding […]

Sustainable Seafood on a Budget!

Written By: Stephanie Horton Edited By: Beth Morse & Sara Patterson The Cooks: Stephanie Horton, Beth Morse & Sara Patterson Each week, the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center’s Laura Judd, RD teaches Boston University students how to cook delicious meals on a budget. A few weeks ago, the class was themed around sustainable seafood and was […]

Sustainable Seafood Event at Boston University

Sustainable Seafood Event April 21 6pm GSU 2nd floor conference auditorium   Imagine the oceans without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. One billion people rely on fish as an important source of protein. Come learn from local experts about how you can play your part in saving this precious resource. SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PANEL Moderated […]

Best of the Food Web: Eat Live Blog

Every Wednesday this semester we will be posting about a new blog or cooking website that we love! The internet is filled with food websites, and our goal is to arm you with the “Best of the Food Web”! We love finding out about Boston University Blogs. Renee is not only a Master’s student at […]