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Vitamins & Minerals
From bone strength to infection resistance, vitamins and minerals play dozens of essential roles in keeping you healthy. The best way to get them is from whole foods, which provide complete nutrient packages of vitamins, minerals and countless protective plant chemicals. Many Americans do not eat enough nutritious whole foods... More
Thoughtful Eating
How often do you practice thoughtful eating? Although we wouldn’t be able to function without food, it lands on the bottom of our to do lists all too frequently. Then, we are left to go hungry or choose whatever is available nearby – often settling for something that’s less than... More
Understanding Processed Foods
Never before has the American supermarket—or the average American—contained so many processed foods. From tortilla chips to frozen entrees, these foods can be convenient and tasty. Some are easy to carry and eat on the run, others require little or no preparation, and all are available practically everywhere. Processed foods are... More
7 Ways to Improve Your Mood with Food
Eat Thoughtfully. Sometimes the foods that make you feel better while you’re eating them make you feel worse when you’re full. That’s because these foods are often high in sugar and added fat and your body can’t recognize that it’s had enough until you’ve had too much. Check out... More
Is it hunger . . . or something else?
Physical hunger is a powerful drive. Sometimes, hunger can be so intense that it leads to overeating of energy-dense foods. Ever notice that you crave pizza or fast food when you haven’t eaten all day? The last thing you want at that moment is an apple or salad. Becoming crazy... More
Making the Most of Elective Calories
Sometimes a plate of French fries or brownie sundae is exactly what you want. It may not be nutritious, but it gives you something else that you need. That’s exactly what elective calories should be for you - A really satisfying and pleasurable treat. Why is thoughtful eating so important here? ... More
Calories: our love/hate relationship
The calorie gets a lot of undeserved flak. We rely on calories for survival and yet they have a less-than-desirable connotation. Why? Maybe we mindlessly devour them by the hundreds (or unfortunately, even thousands!) at fast food restaurants. Maybe we ignore their existence on weekends. Maybe we resent the way... More
Whole Grain Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup olive or canola oil 3/8 cup granulated sugar 3/8 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2/3 cup MINI semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, oats, More
Test Kitchen: Mexican Quinoa
By Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, Sargent College This Mexican quinoa salad recipe, which includes traditional ingredients such as corn, black beans, and avocado, was very popular among students at the test kitchen. One of the essential goals of SCTK is to create healthier alternatives of familiar favorite foods that students enjoy. More
Test Kitchen: Cauliflower Curry
By Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, Sargent College This vegan curry recipe was a comforting meal for a chilly evening, and pleased vegans and meat-eaters alike. The recipe was more similar to a stew; it could be served over brown rice, but students at the test kitchen ate it as a soup. More