March 4, 2011 at 11:54 am
By Alyssa Langer Edited by: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Have you heard of the “freshman 15?” Of course you have! But if you haven’t, the “freshman 15” is a phrase used to describe the weight gain many people experience upon entering their first year of college. Transitioning into new surroundings with […]
February 15, 2011 at 1:18 pm
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College One of our favorite things at the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center is answering your pressing questions: Michelle George, the Wellness Coordinator at BU Student Health was asked the following nutrition question by a student, and Taylor Gillis, a Nutrition Graduate Student here at Sargent College jumped on the […]
December 17, 2010 at 10:18 am
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Feeling the Finals Crunch? With the semester wrapping up, it becomes impossible to find a nook in Mugar, the gym is filled with people trying to release stress in 15 minute sprints, and every table at the GSU is packed with students studying while eating. We received the […]
December 16, 2010 at 11:45 am
By Elizabeth Jarrard Dietetics Student, Boston University Every time we turn on the TV, listen to the radio, drive down the road, we are bombarded with advertising from food marketers proclaiming that their product is the secret to weight loss, longevity, and pleasure. With over 200 food choices to make every day it is difficult […]
November 29, 2010 at 10:32 am
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (NFVA) recently released a report that showed in an average day, only 6 percent of individuals consume the recommended amount of vegetables and 8 percent the recommended amount of fruit. Eight of the states with the lowest fruit and vegetable consumption are […]
November 18, 2010 at 10:59 am
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College You’ve probably seen the news that the FDA is expected to ban alcoholic energy drinks, and Massachusetts’s ban on distribution, marketing, and sale of Alcoholic drinks that include caffeine, goes into effect Monday. Image source We at Sargent Choice are happy to see Four Loko go. With 700 […]
November 1, 2010 at 11:34 am
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last Week the CDC released a report showing that Americans are falling short on eating enough Fruits and Vegetables. Numerous studies have shown that increasing F&V servings can help to reduce the risk for many of the leading causes of death in this country, including heart disease, diabetes, […]
October 25, 2010 at 12:11 pm
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College After 5 years of teaching class, creating recipes, counseling students and faculty, we have decided to enter the blogging world, as a response to student demand. We are excited to launch this blog not only to elaborate on Sargent Choice and the Nutrition & Fitness Center’s philosophy but to highlight […]