(10/11/17, BU Today) Expert Quote: “Research suggests that adolescents who don’t eat breakfast have an increased risk of becoming overweight or obese. If you skip this important meal, odds are you will be hungry later on in the morning and more likely to find yourself impulsively snacking on high-calorie food from a vending machine or […]
(7/30/18, The Boston Globe) Expert Quote: “The best produce to eat is the produce you can afford. In other words, purchase and eat as much produce as you can get with your dollar, in whatever form you can get it in. Why? Because a diet rich in fruits and veggies can help you reduce your […]
(9/7/18, Popular Science) Expert quote: “You want to get a backpack that fits your child. Start with the size of their back: From the shoulder blades to the waist makes a rectangle, and that’s where you want the backpack to sit.” says Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs. Read the article.
(8/31/18, The Boston Globe) Expert quote: “For a kindergartner, a big backpack that is larger than them doesn’t make any sense,” says Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs. Read the article.
(8/20/2108, Popular Science) Expert Quote: “When you’re looking for a chair, it doesn’t necessarily have to be from one of those big brand names, the key is getting a chair that’s adjustable.” – Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs Read the Article
(6/27/2018, Real Simple) Expert Quote: “The added sugar in foods like ketchup and pasta sauce isn’t a big deal,” Instead, focus on big-ticket items, like desserts and sugary beverages. – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the Article
(8/3/2018, RDLounge) Expert Quote: “Approximately 40% of all food in the United States goes uneaten and ends up as trash in our landfills. This is the equivalent of about 90 billion lbs of food rotting away and releasing methane, a greenhouse gas that’s 25 times more detrimental than carbon dioxide, into our environment.” – Clinical Associate […]
(7/30/18, The Boston Globe) Expert Quote: “In its latest grocery trends survey, FMI found that while consumers are interested in health, the real motivators when it comes to making a food selection are taste and price. They want tasty, healthy foods at an affordable price. Because of this, I predict that the foods in consumers’ […]
(7/17/2018, TIME Health) Expert quote: “Traditional hummus is made from a blend of chickpeas, olive oil, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice and spices, and this mix makes for a nutrient-dense food.It generally offers more vitamins and minerals than many other dips or spreads,” since it includes calcium, folate and magnesium. – Nutritionist Elizabeth Matteo. Read […]
(7/13/18, Tonic) Expert quote: “We’re getting more thumb and wrist tendonitis, it’s an issue we all have to be aware of” – Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs. Read the Article
Expert Quote: “Check to see if your knees come past your toes when squatting; if they do, this position is overloading your knee joints, and that can lead to discomfort and pain” – Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs Read the article
(7/27/2018, CBS Boston) Expert quote: When it comes to healthy eating, many nutritionists will tell you that eggs have gotten a bad rap due to high levels of fat and cholesterol. But “eggs are a fabulous, nutrient-dense food,”- Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake. Read the Article
(7/9/18, NBC News Better) Expert quote: “Cooking the tomatoes, as well as serving them with a bit of olive oil, has shown to enhance the body’s absorption of the photochemical” – Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the Article
(4/18/18, US News & World Report) OTD student Natalie Petrone talks to US News & World Report. “Occupational Therapists play a role in increasing independence by providing strategies to continue participating in meaningful occupations.” says Petrone. Read the article.
(4/18/18, The Food Network). Expert quote: “Emerging research is suggesting that consuming the major of your calories later in the day may not be kind to your waist and increase the storage of fat in your body. Rise and dine to a healthy breakfast and tailor your calorie intake during the day so that you […]