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Fun & Free Ways To Stay Active In Boston This Summer
By Lauren O'Brien, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD Summer is just around the corner. With longer days and warmer temperatures on the horizon, why not bring your fitness routine outside? Boston offers a number of fun and totally free outdoor fitness opportunities that allow you to break a sweat without breaking the... More
Gluten Free Pantries at BU Go Nut Free
By Liz Sauter, RDN, LDN In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and BU Dining Services are sharing some updates to the Gluten Free Pantries on campus. After a successful year-long pilot of a nut free policy in the pantries, the Gluten Free pantries are officially... More
Fueling for Finals: 5 Healthy Snack Ideas
By Rachel Reynolds, MS, RD, LDN It is all too easy to forget about nourishing your body during final exams when it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Eating well during final exams can give you an extra edge. Incorporating balanced snacks throughout... More
Test Kitchen: Lentil Meatballs
Jay Patruno, Junior Dietetics Student, SAR '18 Let me start off by saying I LOVE meatballs. These lentil meatballs are super versatile. Just pair these with any sauce (lemon pesto, creamy mushroom, or a classic tomato basil red sauce) and you’ve got yourself one crowd pleasing meal (or snack!). If you’re... More
Test Kitchen: Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits
Jay Patruno, Junior Dietetics Student, SAR '18 This kale and white bean potpie with chive biscuits is the perfect cold weather comfort dish. With the snowstorm heading our way in Boston, I figure there is no better time to share it than now! This recipe was a crowd favorite with several of the... More
Boston University Hosts National Eating Disorder Awareness Panel
In an effort to raise awareness about eating disorders during National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) week, Jennifer Culbert, Registered Dietitian of the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center teamed up with a group of multi-disciplinary local professionals at the “How to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder” event held this past... More
Test Kitchen: Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Jay Patruno, Junior Dietetics Student, SAR '18 Oatmeal just got a lot more interesting! Oatmeal sometimes gets a bad rap as a bland breakfast option, but this week at the Test Kitchen we proved that oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring. We made a delicious blueberry baked oatmeal recipe. The way the... More
Campus Eats: Dining Hall Hacks
Kate Killion, Junior Health Science Student, SAR '18 Campus dining can be great, especially at BU where students are given lots of tasty options and variety day-to-day. However, as a self-proclaimed chef on a meal plan, I do sometimes miss the creativity that comes along with having a kitchen. To add even... More
Test Kitchen: General Tso’s Tofu
Jay Patruno, Junior Dietetics Student, SAR '18 Although we made this dish with tofu instead of chicken to keep with the Test Kitchen’s vegetarian theme, this recipe for General Tso’s Chicken was still quick, easy, and flavorful. All of the ingredients came together to create a delicious and simple dish. Making... More
Sargent Choice Brunch Is Back!
Jocelyn Baumgarten and Beth Braunegg, Dietetic Interns We are excited to announce that Sargent Choice Brunch is making a comeback this Sunday, February 26th! We’ll be cooking up some old favorites as well as some brand new Sargent Choice recipes. Whether you're a sweet or savory “bruncher”, there will be options... More