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Sargent Choice’s Spin on Lasagna

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 […]

Test Kitchen: Basil Cannellini Spread

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 […]

“The Incredible Egg”: Make the best decision in the dining hall

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 […]

Stop Fighting Against Yourself and Start Fighting For Yourself

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last night’s Lovin’ the Body You’re In panel centered around a guy named “Ed”. Okay, so Ed is not really a guy. You can’t find him listed in the phone book or friend him on Facebook, but you may have him in your head. Ed is the name […]

Best of The Food Web: Operation Beautiful

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Being National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, instead of featuring a healthy food blog, I though it was more appropriate to feature a healthy body image blog. Mentioned by Elizabeth Jarrard a year ago (check out her lovely post here), Operation Beautiful is a movement started by Caitlin Boyle […]

Show Me the Latkes!

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The fear of finals along with excitement for winter break rolled into Karen Jacobs’ Sargent Choice Test Kitchen this week. I was so excited to celebrate my first Hanukah with Karen and my second family at the test kitchen. In honor of the celebration, Karen taught us how […]

Best of the Food Web: Simple Bites

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”! Blessed with an uncommon rural upbringing, Simple Bites editor […]

Make a Difference Monday: It’s Already November!

With October all ready come and gone, November is here whether we’re ready or not. Although this means the coming of cold weather and more exams, it also means it’s time for another Make A Difference Monday in the dining halls! Tomorrow, Monday November 7th, all dining halls will be serving MADM food options! The […]

CSA Week 21: The Final Box

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College It’s now officially November and the end of the CSA season. Here at Sargent Choice, we’d like to thank Ward’s Berry Farm, and Carver Hill Orchard, for providing beautiful and delicious fresh produce for the past 21 weeks. One of the great things about the CSA box aside […]

Healthier Halloween: Keep Your Costume the Scariest Part of Your Night

By Alli Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Dentists’ least favorite day of the year is upon us…Halloween. It’s a day full of fun costumes and plenty of sweets and treats. Everyone loves to go candy crazy on Halloween but we have some tips to make this day a little less sugar filled but still just […]