Corcoran Downey, BU Dietetic InternAs the Sargent Choice Dietetic Intern in my food service rotation I was challenged with the task of creating a new Sargent Choice menu item that could be incorporated into the regular cycle menus of the dining halls on Boston University’s Campus. At first I wasn’t quite sure even where to […]
by Ellie Schulman, Film and Television Student, College of Communication I just came from a taste testing event to determine how the dishes for Sargent Choice Night taste, to, you know, make sure that a bunch of college kids will like them. I have to say that I was blown away. Like. They’re all winners. […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Welcome back! Coming back from Spring Break can be an adjustment, especially if you went somewhere warm, and make you crave spring weather just that much more. To welcome you back, Sargent Choice and BU dining halls are hosting Sargent Choice Night Thursday, March 21st. To get your […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Will finals starting Monday, I know many of you will be studying hard this weekend – if you haven’t already. Just as effective study habits and adequate rest are important to passing your exams, proper nutrition is also essential to do well. Good nutrition provides us with the […]
By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern Picture Source Intro Vegetarians have been found to have lower risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. However, these health benefits only hold true if a person consumes a healthy vegetarian diet including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, plant […]
By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern SC Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats This week at Karen Jacob’s final Sargent Choice Test Kitchen of the semester, we made SC’s Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditional rice Krispy treat recipe, which tastes […]
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 […]
Vegan Quinoa Cakes with a SC Black Bean Salad By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern Last week in celebration of Earth Week, BU’s Executive Chef Adam Pagan hosted a vegetarian cooking class. For the cooking demo Chef Adam Pagan demonstrated how to cook a vegan meal. He made Vegan Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) […]