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Panera’s Hidden Power Menu

May 6, 2013 at 6:10 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently published a short piece on Panera Bread’s new food promotion: a hidden “power” menu. Initially released only in New York, as of January of 2013 the nutrition-packed menu is now available nationwide. Each item contains filling protein as […]

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Undestanding Food Additives

May 5, 2013 at 10:12 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Last week we introduced you to a wonderful resource for all things food and health related: the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The CSPI’s website is a treasure trove of resources and one of their gems is Chemical Cuisine, which is also now an app. […]

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Saving Money at the Grocery Store

May 2, 2013 at 11:30 am

With food prices constantly going up, many people are looking for ways to save money at the grocery store, but it’s not always easy navigating the supermarket aisles on a budget. Boston University’s own Joan Salge Blake, RD, has some very helpful tips that will save you 30% on your next grocery bill. Head on […]

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Best of the Food Web: Center for Science in the Public Interest

April 25, 2013 at 3:31 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Ever heard of the Center for Science in the Public Interest? They’re the ones who came up with the label “organic” for foods, made it mandatory for food packaging to list nutrition facts, and many other major health policies and regulations that affect you almost every day. Oprah […]

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Best of the Food Apps: Dirty Dozen

April 22, 2013 at 7:55 pm

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week on Best of the Food Apps we break it down..into lists with “Dirty Dozen.” Dirty Dozen is a very simple app. If you’ve been wondering which produce you should buy organic then look no further. It provides two lists – the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean […]

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SC teaches you to read your labels or make your own!

April 18, 2013 at 11:57 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   Soup can be a fast, nutritious and simple meal to make for those bitter cold nights that are already upon us. But before you reach for the can of soup in your cupboard, read the label! Canned soups and other processed foods are often loaded with sodium. […]

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Healthy Cooking On a Budget: Cooking with Fish

March 24, 2013 at 8:55 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With spring here and warmer weather on the way, many of us start craving light, fresh meals. Fish is a great option for when you want a healthy, light-yet-filling dinner or lunch and is also impressive when made for guests. Fish is a great change to the typical […]

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Weightlifting Not Just for the Boys

March 15, 2013 at 4:46 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College   I remember the first time I stepped into Fitrec I was so excited by all the elliptical machines, the pretty track, the perfectly-blue swimming pools, and the large amount of fitness classes. Basically anything and everything but the weights. Always being active in sports like field hockey, […]

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Best of the Food Apps: Dana Farber “Ask the Nutritionist”

March 13, 2013 at 11:20 am

By Allison Mars, 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”! Proper nutrition can make a huge difference in the […]

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Pass on the Salt, Please

March 8, 2013 at 4:36 pm

By Kimberly Greene, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern What is the first thing you consider when you look at a nutrition label? For most, it’s serving size, calories, fat, and, sometimes, sugar1.  Sodium is often overlooked, especially by young adults who are perhaps not yet concerned with phrases like “hypertension” or “heart disease”. Yet […]

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