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 hybrids of ingredients that […]
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 the Thoughtful Eating principles for tips […]
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 hungry is often the downfall […]
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? Because today’s food environment […]
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 they turn into extra pounds […]
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 […]
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. This dish had the […]
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. It could be served […]
Written By: Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, SAR 16 This cauliflower rice recipe was a huge hit among students at SCTK, and a new favorite recipe for Karen! We created “fried rice” by using cauliflower made into small granules in a food processor as the base, replacing the rice. Recent trendy and innovative recipes have called […]
Written By: Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, SAR 15 Chocolate lovers at the Test Kitchen were very excited about this recipe. Sargent Choice is all about taking typical dishes and flavors that students already like, and utilizing them to create more nutritious, wholesome alternatives of familiar foods. Students enjoyed this creative and original take on […]