(10/31/2023, Health) Keep in mind that all of these pairings relate to the presence of these nutrients in foods, not supplements. Think of it this way: “It’s like going to the symphony—the first violinist is magnificent but when you put the whole orchestra behind the first violinist, it makes something magical,” Salge Blake says. “They […]
(10/13/2023, Consumer Reports) In the U.S., next to the traditional Thanksgiving preparations, sweet potato fries and chips are a common way of consuming this vegetable. Though they may be higher in some nutrients than their white potato counterparts, depending on how they’re made, both sweet potato fries and chips can be high in saturated fat […]
(10/26/2023, She Finds) “Baked apples topped with cinnamon and a dollop of Greek vanilla yogurt is a dessert that will please both your palate and your heart… Apples are rich in viscous soluble fibers that have been shown to help lower elevated blood cholesterol levels.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition. Read […]
(10/21/2023, Newsweek) “In my experience working with individuals who want to lose some excess weight, some folks confuse their feelings of hunger with thirst. Drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day may help hydrate them and reduce mindless munching.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition Read the full article.
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Jamie Klufts, DrPH(c), DPH, is a Lecturer in the Health Science Program at Boston University. Her public health practice is focused on using advocacy, policy change, and voting and elections to advance health equity and social justice. This work has included leading statewide coalitions to improve the quality and inclusiveness […]
(03/20/2023, STAT) Expert Quote: “That [the drug and bariatric surgery recommendations] scares me. Because that is a very aggressive recommendation that could potentially lead someone to permanent surgical intervention that, for the rest of their lives, has changed the physical anatomy of their GI tract. And I’m talking about someone who may be a teenager, still, […]
(02/27/2023, Yahoo Life) Expert quote: Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake explains that consumers are routinely “misinterpreting” these dates and “inadvertently tossing good food into the trash.” “This is causing Americans to needlessly throw away about one third of the foods they are purchasing and waste over $160 billion on food that could be safely […]
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Moreira-Bouchard is the Co-PI of the Boston University Queer Understanding, Equity, and Education Research Lab (Q.U.E.E.R. Lab). Their research and teaching focus on LGBTQIA2S+ equity and inclusion in STEM and physiology education, as well as studying the physiology and epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases in LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Their lab studies […]
(11/9/22, US News & World Report) In this US News & World Report piece, Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake outlines the Thanksgiving cooking mistakes that can lead to food poisoning. Waiting until the last minute to thaw a turkey, washing poultry, not cooking a turkey thoroughly, or stuffing a turkey while cooking […]
(11/15/22, Good Housekeeping) Expert Quote: “Some research suggests that the phytochemical catechins in tea may help in the fight against upper respiratory tract infections… when you’re feeling under the weather, warm liquids often feel like an internal blanket, making you more comfortable.” – Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake Read the full article
(11/21/22, National Geographic) Expert quote: “When you eat something, the first bite or two is outrageous, and all the subsequent bites are never going to be as good.” – Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake Read the full article
(11/10/2022, The New York Times) Associate Professor and Chair Paula Quatromoni was interviewed by The New York Times about the pressure on female college athletes to cut body fat. “This practice is steeped in weight stigma, stereotypes and misinformation. It is not based on sport science, and rarely is the practice managed or monitored closely by […]