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Tried and True Sargent Choice Favorite Pizza

February 11, 2013 at 6:07 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College and Megan Smith, Sargent Choice Ambassador Love cooking, eating, playing games, and socializing? Then the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen is the place for you! Hosted by Professor Karen Jacobs (EdD, OTR/L, CPA, FAOTA) at her warm and welcoming StuVi 2 Apt 2301. Stop by every Wednesday night between […]

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Spice of the Month: Ginger

February 10, 2013 at 6:25 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source One of the few spices that is truly universal, ginger can be found in a plethora of dishes. From gingerbread men to ginger-spiced stir-fry to ginger lemonade, ginger can be incorporated in many different ways. In addition to adding flavor, ginger may also pose health benefits […]

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Slice it Right

February 5, 2013 at 11:29 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Nothing says hanging out with friends like pizza. Have a bunch of relatives in town who all have different food likes? Chances are at least one night you’ll order pizza. And if you’re a college kid, well then pizza is usually a staple in your diet […]

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5 Tips to Help You Stay Healthy Super Bowl Sunday

January 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

By: Sara Patterson & Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Interns, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center image source We love the big game just as much as you do! Follow these 5 tips to help you stay healthy this game day: 1. Eat! Don’t go to that game day party hungry, or you’re sure to be vulnerable to overeating!  […]

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Vist from the Meal Makeover Moms!

January 28, 2013 at 4:24 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, 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 Bananagrams. Check out the Sargent Choice event calendar […]

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Is Your Sandwich a Big Mac in Disguise?

January 28, 2013 at 11:55 am

Whether you’re packing a picnic to bring to the beach or brown-bagging lunch for work, sandwiches are a lunchtime staple. While a sandwich can be a convenient, healthy option, it can also be chock full of unhealthy ingredients. To help avoid a nutrition downfall, Ashley Packer has some great tips for building a healthy sandwich […]

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Introducing SC Test Kitchen-East!

January 23, 2013 at 2:59 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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Healthy Swaps at Starbucks

January 22, 2013 at 7:42 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Healthy Swaps: Starbucks With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, and for many of us, these resolutions include living a little bit healthier. The problem I find that many people run into is feeling they can’t be social and healthy at the same time. What if a […]

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Sustainable New Year

January 16, 2013 at 2:54 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College For those of you at Boston University welcome back to campus! First day of class and it couldn’t feel more like winter outside with all this snow. To brighten up you day a bit, we at Sargent Choice Nutrition Center want to get you excited about the upcoming […]

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Spice of the Month: Cumin

January 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Popular since the fifteenth century, cumin remains a staple spice in numerous cuisines. Known for its bold flavor, cumin adds a warm undertone to many dishes. Taste: Warm, earthy aroma; slightly bitter and very strong. Tip: Because the essential oils in cumin are less volatile than […]

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