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 Every Wednesday this semester we will be posting about a new blog or cooking website that we love! The internet is filled with food websites, and our goal is to arm you with the “Best of the Food Web”! Out of all the blogs we’ve featured on Best […]
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 Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College “Eat your broccoli” I’m sure many of you heard this command sometime during your childhood. As a kid, broccoli was never associated with something good; rather, it was the fee you had to pay in order to get a cookie after dinner. While some people grow to like […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College In a place centered around food, you can bet that the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center is overflowing with recipes and recipe ideas that are just waiting to be tried out and approved. Our own Sarah Butler, RD, challenged AEC Exercise Physiologist Mike Lagomarsine, MS, CSCS, USAW, to make […]
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 Here we are in August, another week come and gone and the school year only weeks away. Although it may seem like summer is nearly over, this week’s CSA box is full of beautiful produce that will keep your meals tasting fresh and summery! What’s in the box? […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source A blend of many spices, curry powder is one of the most versatile spices out there. It is made up of at least 10 spices that are traditionally ground fresh each day. A common feature of most curry powder mixtures is that they contain tumeric, which […]
By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Question: Canned vegetables, such as corn and peas, have more vitamins and are healthier for you than frozen vegetables. Is that true? image source Answer by Taylor Gillis and Jennifer Kong, Nutrition Students, Sargent College Let’s start by mentioning that vegetables are an important part of a healthy, […]
By Kelley Bradshaw, BU Dietetic Intern This hearty dish is simple & requires only 1 pan! You can substitute other vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, zucchini, parsnips or carrots, for the ones listed below. It’s a great way to experiment with seasonal produce at your local Farmers’ Market. For a special touch, drizzle herb-infused olive […]