Tag: Fruit
By Jennifer Culbert, MS, RD, LDN With all of this rain, it’s hard to believe summer could really be just around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely ready for some warmer temperatures. Warmer weather in New England makes me think of farmers markets, CSAs, and of course lots of local […]
With summer weather finally here, I’ve been craving fresh fruits and cold beverages, making smoothies my go-to breafast choice. Looking for a good recipe, I stumbled accross this post we did three years back. The Banana Berry smoothie was so delicious! I added a bit of vanilla extract just for some extra flavor and included […]
Eat the Rainbow: Blue and Purple Picture Source Nutrients: Blue and purple produce get their color from a pigment known as anthocyanin. Anthocyanin is also an antioxidant, which has numerous health-protective effects, including boosting the immune system and reducing risk for heart disease and some cancers. Some fruits like blueberries and plums contain carotene, which […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Eat the Rainbow: Green Image Source Nutrients Green fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin A, folate, potassium, vitamin K, and calcium; they are also packed with cancer-fighting phytochemicals. Vitamin K is necessary for making proteins that cause your blood to clot when you bleed to stop the […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source A friend who is interested in eating healthier once asked me if he was only going to eat two fruits and one or two vegetables, which are the healthiest. Unfortunately for him and for anyone who was hoping for a definite answer, the reality is eating […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Resolution 3: Eat Healthier According to the USDA, eating healthier is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions in the US. Whether it’s eating more whole grains or figuring out how to eat more non-starchy vegetables, the best way to start eating healthier is to […]
By Jenni Porto, Social Media & Promotions Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Every Thursday until October 27th, BU Dining Services hosts a farmer’s market at the GSU Plaza from 12 noon – 5pm. Apple season is upon us, and with it comes delicious recipes! Last week, we decided to shake things up a bit at […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College OREGANO – First known as the “pizza herb”, oregano became popular after World War II when soldiers stationed near Italy brought this sometimes sweet sometimes spicy herb back home with them. Oregano is found most commonly in Italian-American cuisine. Making pasta for your roommates? A simple dash of […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last week we made mouths water with our Purple Power Smoothie post. Unfortunately for your taste buds, we were mean and didn’t give you the recipe. Since there are only two more weeks until move-in, we wanted to give you the recipe to this delicious (and sneaky) smoothie […]
Rich, Gooey Chocolate Cookies: Sargent Choice’s Remedy for Finals-Induced Stress and Icy Temperatures By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With below-freezing temperatures and nose-numbing winds, I put down my human physiology textbook and layered up to make the trek to Stuvi2’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen. With the tips of my ears cranberry red and […]