Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Avedzi’s work focuses on improving population health outcomes, health policy, and clinical practice using evidence-informed strategies. He has experience in transdisciplinary population and clinical health research/interventions, leadership, and management. Dr. Avedzi has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, and North America (Canada and USA). He is particularly passionate about […]
(7/9/2024, The New York Times) Experts including Nutrition Research Professor Nicola McKeown talk to The New York Times about what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health. Expert Quote: Fiber-rich foods also help “maintain a healthy gut,” — says Nicola McKeown. Read the article.
Congratulations to all the Sargent College seniors who presented their honors thesis projects this semester. The Senior Thesis for Distinction is an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate Sargent College seniors to complete an in-depth research experience within a major or minor field of study. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, this year, six students developed […]
(5/3/24, CBS News) Expert Quote: “when you hire a vendor like that you need guidelines. You really, really should have some oversight of the quality of the meals that are being served.” – Professor Joan Salge Blake, clinical professor of nutrition Read the full article.
(5/25/2024, Healthline) Expert Quote: “The latest research conducted by MyFitnessPal, which partnered with Dublin City University, uncovered that there is a tremendous amount of health and nutrition misinformation on TikTok,” – Joan Salge Blake Watch the full report.
(3/28/2024, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “If you’re having healthy meals throughout the day and starting to eat a lighter snack meal it can be quite healthy because the portions could be smaller.” – Joan Salge Blake Watch the full report.
(3/17/2024, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “They actually make this beer exactly the way they make beer but at the end they extract the alcohol and that’s why it tastes just like beer. . . students tell me that they really really enjoy it!” – Joan Salge Blake Read the full article.
(3/17/2024, Yahoo Finance) Expert Quote: “Consider adjusting your plate and recipes to downsize the more expensive meat and poultry items,” said Blake. “For example, when making chili, use 50% less ground turkey or beef but load up the crock pot with more beans along with extra canned corn. The result: a produce-forward chili that will […]
(3/26/2024, Well and Good) Expert Quote: “Laughter truly is the best medicine, as research suggests that it can improve your psychological and physiological health. Laughing produces benefits such as reducing depression, anxiety, and stress,” – Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, Read the full article.
(1/25/24, Forbes) Expert Quote: “Opt for a bowl of veggie soup when you need a snack and shave potentially hundreds of calories from your daily intake. Plus, research suggests that eating a veggie soup before a meal can help you reduce the calories at that meal by about 20%.” — Joan Salge Blake, nutrition professor […]
(1/10/24, Forbes) Expert Quote: “[the DASH Diet and Mediterranean diet] are backed by research and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death among Americans, especially men.” — Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University Read the full article.
(Express Digest) Expert Quote: “‘Eating is very visual, when you put petite portions on a big plate, it looks skimpy and you’re not feeling that you’re satisfied. But if you put the same portion on a smaller plate it makes the plate look more robust, and you don’t feel like you’re depriving yourself.”— Joan Salge […]
(1/6/24, MSNBC) Expert Quote: These facts may be alarming to hear, but know that the food system in the United States is relatively safe, thanks to the Food Safety Initiative, which began in 1997, says Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a clinical professor in the department of health sciences at Boston University. “This program coordinates the research, inspection, outbreak response, […]
(12/28/23, The Food Institute) Expert quote: “The nutrient quality of foods in a diet are key to helping folks reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, and diabetes. Magically turning sugar into fiber isn’t going to ensure that the diet is healthy and meeting a person’s long-term health needs.” – Clinical Professor of […]
(11/17/2023, The Manual) “Cranberry juice beverages can provide the healthy benefits of phytochemicals to the diet. The only downside is the added sugars. A cup of sweetened cranberry juice will provide about 30 grams of added sugar, equivalent to just over 7 teaspoons of added sugar.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition […]