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“KEEN-wah”

April 5, 2012 at 5:12 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week at Karen Jacob’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, we made SC’s Quinoa Stir-Fry with Chickpeas and Veggies. Quinoa has recently received more recognition in the past few years for its health benefits and also its obscure pronunciation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, phonetically it is pronounced “keen-wah.” […]

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Best of the Foodweb: Inspired Wellness Solutions

March 28, 2012 at 2:36 pm

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”! Chrissy Caroll is a registered dietitian on a mission […]

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The Perfect Tofu Treat

March 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week at the Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen, we made SC Baked Tofu Sticks with Dipping Sauce. Originally, we thought that the tofu sticks would be ideal for a light afternoon snack, but we unanimously agreed that they are delicious and filling enough to be eaten for […]

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Make a Difference Monday: March Editon

March 25, 2012 at 3:42 pm

Can you believe that March is almost over? As the semester continues to fly by, take a well-deserved break at one of the dining halls on Monday, March 26th! As always, the dining halls will feature a special menu based around local and sustainable ingredients. For more information, click HERE to see BU Dining Services […]

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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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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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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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