Posts by: Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

FREE FITNESS CLASSES

July 15, 2013 at 10:44 am

By Ellie Schulman, Film and Television student, College of Communication That got your attention, right? Who doesn’t love free stuff! Boston is awesome, because there are a ton of places you can go to take free fitness classes, especially during the summer. Here’s a link so you can check out the daily schedule of where […]

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MythBusters! Are Calories Eaten at Night More Fattening?

June 14, 2013 at 10:00 am

One of the common questions dietitians get is, “When is the best time to eat?” Often followed by, “What are some healthy nighttime snacks?” A few years ago Sargent Choice Nutrition Center alum Elizabeth Jarrard, now a registered dietitian, answered these questions in a great blog post. Reading through it, I felt it had to […]

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Easy Vegan Bean Chili

June 12, 2013 at 8:40 am

By Sara Munson, Boston University Dietetic Intern Easy Vegan Bean Chili (Serves 8 ) Made for RD, MS, Sarah Butler’s Vegetarian Eating class at Boston University, this vegan chili only takes 30 minutes, as long as you prep your dried beans in advance. It’s a great option for a chilly night or a summertime picnic! […]

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Healthy Addition: Greek Yogurt

June 11, 2013 at 11:19 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Looking to add some filling protein to your meals or snacks this summer? One great way to do so is by incorporating Greek yogurt. Not only is it filling, Greek yogurt is also a great way to add some creaminess to your food without the excess calories and […]

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Best of the Food Web: FoodAllergy.org

June 5, 2013 at 10:35 am

Edited August 5, 2013, 12:00pm. By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College 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”!   Run by Food […]

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ESPN Smoothies: Breakfast Fuel of Champions

May 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm

With summer weather finally here, I’ve been craving fresh fruits and cold beverages, making smoothies my go-to breafast choice. Looking for a good recipe, I stumbled accross this post we did three years back. The Banana Berry smoothie was so delicious! I added a bit of vanilla extract just for some extra flavor and included […]

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Cooking Basics: How to Steam Vegetables

May 28, 2013 at 2:01 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College “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 […]

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Cooking Basics: How to Cut a Pineapple

May 23, 2013 at 7:11 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College “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 […]

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Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy

May 17, 2013 at 11:12 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Soource In a society obsessed with food and weight, it’s no surprise that eating disorders are on the rise. The term “eating disorder” usually triggers images of anorexia or bulimia, but a new, less obvious eating disorder is quickly growing: orthorexia. As Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RD […]

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Veggie Patch Pie

May 9, 2013 at 10:52 am

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 I remember the first Karen Jacob SC Test […]

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