Cooking fish doesn’t have to be complicated, this week we quickly pan seared it, but you can also bake, broil or grill any sort of fish. Regardless of how you make it, including fish in your weekly dinner schedule can help add variety and delicious health benefits to your diet! Simple Pan Seared Salmon Makes […]
Each of the food groups below has an important place in your diet every day. You’re probably familiar with the first five, but the last group may surprise you. Download our Food Group Choices Chart for a handy list of nutritious foods in each group. Whole grains and starchy vegetables Choose whole grains rather than […]
Despite the low-fat trend, certain dietary fats are essential for your health. When it comes to fat, the kind of fat you consume is critical. Fat is an efficient source of energy, providing 9 calories per gram. Protein and carbohydrates have 4 calories per gram! Fat also aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, […]
Proteins are building blocks that play a role in all types of cells within your body. The amount you need depends on your age, weight, activity and health. Protein is found in an abundance of food so most people get enough through a healthful diet. It’s particularly important to include protein in a meal or […]
Carbohydrates have a terrible reputation but forget what you’ve heard. For most people, 50% of the calories in your diet should come from carbohydrates. Your body and brain require an energy source to function and carbohydrates provide glucose, a type of sugar, to help get you through your day with a little oomph. When you […]
Actually, the ABCs of nutrition are the CPFs: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. These are the three basic macronutrients that all foods are made of. Any of these nutrients can provide energy, but your body responds to them in different ways. Foods contain micronutrients too, the vitamins and minerals essential to health and body processes. And […]
When we say Sargent Choice is “Outrageously healthy, exclusively BU,” we’re not just talking about food. Our integrated health and wellness services also include comprehensive education programs. With support from Student Health Services, Dining Services and Athletics, we offer a variety of classes at the Fitness & Recreation Center and counseling services at the Sargent […]
How do you get thousands of people to choose healthier food options? We realized from the start that Sargent Choice foods would have to satisfy all these criteria: Nutrition Our menus are based on the latest government guidelines on healthy eating. These evidence-based recommendations promote health and reduce the risk of major chronic diseases linked […]
Here’s a quick nutritional test. Which of these BU students is making better eating choices? Joan and Bonnie are roommates. Bonnie lives on fast food burgers, soft drinks and sweets. She keeps candy bars and chips on hand for late-night snacking. Joan, on the other hand, worries about her weight. She gave up some of […]
1. Give your brain the steady supply of glucose it needs all day long by including a nutrient-rich carbohydrate source (fruit, vegetable, or whole grain) with your meals and snacks. Their natural fiber package is the original time-release capsule. We’ve made this easy with our 1+2+3 solutions. 2. Balance out the high levels of Omega-6 […]