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5-Bean Extreme Chili Recipe

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 pm

By Kimberly Greene, Dietetic Intern Kimberly Greene Intern Looking to spice things up tonight? This amazing chili recipe won’t disappoint. It uses five different kinds of beans, peppers, corn, and sweet potato, as well as some ingredients that may surprise you. The beans provide a great source of lean protein and fiber, which will help […]

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Sweet Night Treats

April 1, 2013 at 3:59 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College One of the most common questions dietitians get about eating healthy is whether or not its okay to have an after-dinner treat. While some health medias out there say to never eat anything after dinner, we disagree. The main reason for recommending that people don’t eat after dinner […]

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Healthy Cooking On A Budget: Southwestern Penne with Ground Turkey

March 26, 2013 at 1:54 pm

By Yvonne Morales, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern When I think of cooking with ground turkey breast I usually think of chili or turkey burgers. That is usually as far as my repertoire for the uses of ground turkey breast goes. This week I was asked to come up with a recipe for a […]

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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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Gluten Free Product Testing in West Campus

March 21, 2013 at 8:36 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With more and more students being diagnosed with gluten intolerance, BU Dining has made a strong effort to provide gluten-free diners with a safe and flavorful dining experience. One of the biggest changes to the dining halls this year was the inclusion of a gluten-free pantry in each […]

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Healthy Twist on a Sweet Favorite: Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes

March 19, 2013 at 12:24 pm

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in StuVi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She kindly welcomes the BU community to make and test new Sargent Choice recipes while we eat, talk and play games like Apples to Apples or Bananagrams. Everyone […]

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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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A New Twist On A Sargent Choice Classic: Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza with Spices

March 8, 2013 at 5:11 pm

By Julia Brandeis, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Once a month BU’s own Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FATOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen-East at the Hillel House Dining Hall on Bay State Road. In addition to featuring Sargent Choice-approved recipes, all foods made are Kosher. All are welcome to come cook, eat, learn, and […]

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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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