By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student HALT—don’t toss that old rice! Did you know that fried rice actually originated as a solution to leftover rice and other odds and ends found in the refrigerator? Thus, there are countless versions of this tried and true dish that include both meats and/or vegetables. Fried foods get a […]
By Kathleen Meehan, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center RD 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 […]
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student This week students returned to the Charles River Campus, leaving behind lazy sunny days and the comforts of home. But, alas no need to worry—zucchini bread can sweeten the transition. This indulgence is Sargent Choice approved and will have you feeling better before you can say “Dean Elmore”! Zucchini bread is […]
Welcome Back! With a new semester underway we thought a good place to start was with a reintroduction to the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center! There is an overwhelming amount of information out there but we’re here to make it easier by providing the BU and Boston community with expert insight on all things nutrition. We […]
During this past spring one of our dietitians at the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center had the pleasure of meeting with a fellow dietitian, Faye Mitchel, and taking her on a tour of the Marciano Commons dining hall. Faye visited Boston University in order to feature the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center on her website, “Foodie on […]
By Stephanie Smith, Nutrition student with Journalism focus For the final test kitchen, one situated during the last week of classes and right in the midst of the beginning stages of finals studying, everyone was looking forward to a break from work to enjoy a tasty dessert. When we all saw the recipe for a […]
By Rachel Priebe, Nutritional Sciences student, Sargent College Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Stuvi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She invites the BU community into her home to test new Sargent Choice recipes while we cook, drink tea, and enjoy time with friends. After four years […]
By Stephanie Smith, Nutrition student with Journalism focus Something I always look forward to is exploring new cultures and religions. Learning about a way of life unlike my own is interesting and exciting. At BU, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by many different cultures and religions that we can learn from. At the test kitchen […]
By Rachel Priebe, Nutritional Sciences student, Sargent College Every Wednesday Karen Jacobs EdD, OTR/L, CPE, FAOTA hosts the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Stuvi 2 Apt. 2302 from 8-11pm. She invites the BU community into her home to test new Sargent Choice recipes while we cook, drink tea, and play board games. The three main […]
By Stephanie Smith, Nutrition student with Journalism focus After a brutally cold winter, one that was plagued by the term “polar vortex” and seeing snow almost every week, I think it’s safe to say that we’re all ready for spring and finally we’re beginning to see the signs—temperatures are rising, April showers are definitely in […]