Category: Nutrition News

It’s Finally Here! Peach Season

August 14, 2012 at 10:49 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Picture Source Cherry season and sweet corn season have been tasty, but my favorite season is finally here: peach season! Yes those sunset-colored, fuzzy-skinned fruits are the highlight of summer for my taste buds. Suffering from end of summer head cold (why does this always have to happen?)? […]

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Food Days of Summer

July 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Picture Source One of the great emerging trends is the push to eat local and sustainable. Here at BU,there has been tremendous effort to make our university more sustainable (for more information on exactly what BU is doing, check out BU Sustainability’s comprehensive website). But what does it […]

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Eating a Healthy Vegetarian Diet

May 7, 2012 at 8:33 am

By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern Picture Source Intro Vegetarians have been found to have lower risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. However, these health benefits only hold true if a person consumes a healthy vegetarian diet including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, plant […]

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Why Vegetarianism is Environmentally Friendly

May 3, 2012 at 11:02 am

By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern Last week during BU Dining’s Vegetarian Cooking Class, Sustainability Coordinator Sabrina Pashtan spoke about the benefits of vegetarianism. Here were some of the highlights: Vegetarian diets help conserve water It takes about 25 gallons of water to grow 1 pound of wheat, but it takes an […]

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A Nice Krispy Treat!

May 2, 2012 at 3:02 pm

By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern SC Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats This week at Karen Jacob’s final Sargent Choice Test Kitchen of the semester, we made SC’s Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditional rice Krispy treat recipe, which tastes […]

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Record Breaking Temperatures: Recommendations for Marathon Runners

April 13, 2012 at 5:13 pm

With temperatures expected to be in the mid to high 80’s, there are lots of concerns surrounding the health of the marathon runners on Monday. Laura Judd, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, has some recommendations for marathon runners in the heat: As a marathon runner, you want your glycogen stores to be as high as possible […]

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Make a Difference Monday: March Edition

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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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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“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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