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Snack Time: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, Edamame Hummus, and Home-Made Pita Chips

October 25, 2011 at 9:03 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College At the most recent SC KJ Test Kitchen, we made our own Edamame Hummus along with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas and Home-made Pita Chips. Hummus and pita bread is one of my favorite healthy snacks. I always keep some in my microfridge at school and also at home. I’ll […]

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Video: Eating Healthy on a College Budget

October 22, 2011 at 10:31 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Watch this video on YouTube A few weeks ago, BU Today featured our very own Stacey Zawacki, director of the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, in a great video featuring tips on navigating the produce aisle and lean protein options. With the weather getting colder and motivation to go […]

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CSA: Visually Appealing

October 21, 2011 at 9:28 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source When walking through the grocery store, you are bombarded with choices. For most aisles, we make a decisions based on brand preferences – are you a Skippy or Jiffy peanut butter fan? But what about the produce aisle? You don’t just go up to the stack […]

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Real World Learning: Healthy Cooking on a Budget

October 20, 2011 at 6:32 pm

By Kelsey Michelsen, Sargent College RD Laura Judd’s class Healthy Cooking on a Budget is geared for  you, the average college student. You’re busy and you’re hungry, and this class will teach you how to make a quick and filling meal without packing on the pounds. You’ll also learn how to grocery shop and how […]

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Burrito Bonanza

October 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College I don’t know anyone who does not love burritos. They are packed with some of the best combinations; cheese, beans and vegetables. What’s there not to love? With all of the burrito joints on campus and surrounding area, it is difficult to sift through the many options. Luckily […]

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Fat Talk Free Week

October 16, 2011 at 9:54 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Fat Talk Free Week Video — Be sure to check out this video! “She’s too fat to be wearing that swim suit” “You look so pretty and skinny” “I hate how these shorts make my thighs look fat” We’ve all heard, and probably have said, comments similar to […]

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Dining Hall Takeover: The Results

October 11, 2011 at 1:06 pm

I hope everyone who attended Sargent Choice Night had a delicious experience! Personally, I couldn’t get enough of the Tomato and Sweet Potato Soup! So how did the night go? You told us! You all had a lot to say (which made us VERY happy!) We also have some photographic evidence of the night (these […]

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SC Test Kitchen: Tackling Tofu

October 11, 2011 at 12:23 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week we gathered at Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen for an Asian infusion of Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu! It’s always great to learn how to prepare a delicious new recipe and save money at the same time. Instead of using fresh shiitake mushrooms, Karen Jacobs introduced us […]

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It’s Always the Season for Southwestern Flavors

October 6, 2011 at 12:27 pm

In the final week of summer when most students were fitting in their last beach days and home cooked meals, FYSOP freshman and staff were already back on campus, doing community service throughout the Boston area. Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RD Laura Judd went and talked to the Hunger Team, bringing a delicious southwestern salad […]

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Danka Walks

October 4, 2011 at 12:25 pm

By Taylor Gills, Graduate Nutrition Student, Sargent College Typically at the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center we’re focused on food.  As a group that is made up primarily of Dietitians and Nutrition students, it makes sense that we talk about cooking, eating, and enjoying food all the time.  Today though, we’re going to touch upon another […]

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