By Yvonne Morales, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern When I think of cooking with ground turkey breast I usually think of chili or turkey burgers. That is usually as far as my repertoire for the uses of ground turkey breast goes. This week I was asked to come up with a recipe for a […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With spring here and warmer weather on the way, many of us start craving light, fresh meals. Fish is a great option for when you want a healthy, light-yet-filling dinner or lunch and is also impressive when made for guests. Fish is a great change to the typical […]
By Courtney Lenhart, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern I was given the challenge of making seitan for the Vegetarian Nutrition class at FitRec. I was a bit intimidated, as I had never tasted the wheat meat before, but I forged ahead and had some pretty good results. After some research I found that boiled […]
By Sara Munson, Boston University Dietetic Intern “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook – try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life in France For many people, the main thing holding them back from cooking at home is the fear of […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Think getting your kids to not only eat vegetables, but also to like eating vegetables is nothing more than a wistful dream? Think again. Meal Makeover Moms, Janice Bissex, MS, RD, and Liz Weiss, MS, RD, believe that if you make foods look and taste good, […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source One of the few spices that is truly universal, ginger can be found in a plethora of dishes. From gingerbread men to ginger-spiced stir-fry to ginger lemonade, ginger can be incorporated in many different ways. In addition to adding flavor, ginger may also pose health benefits […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Nothing says hanging out with friends like pizza. Have a bunch of relatives in town who all have different food likes? Chances are at least one night you’ll order pizza. And if you’re a college kid, well then pizza is usually a staple in your diet […]
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Image Source Popular since the fifteenth century, cumin remains a staple spice in numerous cuisines. Known for its bold flavor, cumin adds a warm undertone to many dishes. Taste: Warm, earthy aroma; slightly bitter and very strong. Tip: Because the essential oils in cumin are less volatile than […]
By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Did the class Healthy Cooking on a Budget fill up before you got a chance to register? Well have no fears! I’m here to give you the inside scoop along with a delicious SCNC recipe! The SCNC recognizes that eating well on a budget, especially a student’s budget, […]
By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Did the class Healthy Cooking on a Budget fill up before you got a chance to register? Well have no fears. I’m here to give you the inside scoop along with a delicious SCNC recipe! The SCNC recognizes that eating well on a budget, especially a student’s budget, […]