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 […]
Sargent Choice foods aren’t just for people who want a healthy weight. They’re also for people who want to improve their tennis game … or their grades. Would you like to have more energy? Better concentration? Feel less hungry between meals? Feel better about yourself? Very simply, everyone who eats can benefit from eating well. […]
Want more food for fewer calories? Check out the water content of what you’re eating. Ever consider that a teeny chocolate truffle contains more calories than an entire head of lettuce? For most people, it’s not hard to eat a box of crackers in one sitting but it’s pretty difficult to consume a whole bag […]
Looking to eat more healthfully? With a simple meal planning approach, eating right can become easier. Once you understand basic nutrients and how your body responds to them, you can plan what you eat based on when you’ll eat next. Let’s say you have a 3-hour lab each week. Last week, you had a Sargent […]
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 to meet their micronutrient requirements. […]
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 nutritious. So many of the […]