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BU nutrition professors, student talk about the impacts of the ‘Freshman 15’ myth

Ashley Soebroto October 14, 2021
The Sargent Choice Test Kitchen runs a blog with healthy recipes and nutrition guidelines.
Nutrition experts recommend people plan their grocery shopping lists ahead of time and stock up on nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to bolster their immune systems amidst the coronavirus. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Staying at home leaves room to improve diets

Jennifer Suryadjaja April 3, 2020
With everyone staying home and many restaurants closing due to coronavirus, there is a new opportunity to experiment with healthy, hands-on cooking at home.
East to West: October 21, 2019

East to West: October 21, 2019

JenRacoosin October 21, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student protests against a controversial speaker, the Head of the Charles Regatta, a nutrition podcast by a Sargent professor, and more. This episode...

A BU alumnus and professor in the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Blake was inspired to start her podcast after hearing many of the questions posed by her students in class. GRAPHIC BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nutrition professor utilizes podcasting platform to provide wellness advice for students

Harper Wayne October 16, 2019
In less than a year, “Spot On!,” which is hosted by Joan Salge Blake, a clinical professor in the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and BU alumnus, has reached more than 16,000 downloads. 
A new Allergy Awareness Club at Boston University will have its first meeting Tuesday night. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Allergy awareness club comes to BU

Conor Kelley December 12, 2018

The Allergy Awareness Club, or AIR (Allergies, Intolerances and Restrictions), is kicking off its presence at BU in efforts to host discussions and events focused around allergies, food intolerances...

The salad bar at Warren Dining Hall. Boston University Dining Services pulled romaine lettuce at all its locations following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s warning Tuesday linking the lettuce to E. coli. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU dining halls remove romaine from menu after national recall

Lauren Ashe November 27, 2018

Boston University Dining Services has removed romaine lettuce from all dining halls following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide recall of the product. A recent E. coli...

The use of a single container to froth both dairy and non-dairy milk at the Starbucks in the George Sherman Union has raised concerns about food allergies among Boston University students. VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Starbucks policy change frustrates students

Conor Kelley October 6, 2018
Several Boston University students are concerned about a Starbucks policy change that removed labels from the coffee shop’s milk pitchers.
Signs like this one in the Bay State dining hall highlight Boston University Dining Services’ efforts to source food locally. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Campus embraces health foods, experts analyze GMOs’ effects

Olivia Ritter September 20, 2018
Boston University Dining Services promotes its locally-sourced process in signs in dining halls and its website, and this summer, non-GMO restaurant Life Alive created buzz on campus when it opened a location on Commonwealth Avenue. From East to West at BU, initiatives to offer healthy, organic food abound.
Following the trend of charcoal-based foods, J.P. Licks offers Nano Black ice cream in its stores. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activated charcoal food trends may be fun, but health benefits are questionable

Allegra Peelor September 21, 2017

Instagram feeds and Tumblr timelines from Santa Monica to Williamsburg to London have recently been flooded with a new food trend that is a darker reaction to the current rainbow craze — activated...

Sargent is home to BU's nutrition program. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The relationship between food and sports

Olivia O’Brien September 21, 2017

Some people think that a healthy diet is associated with achieving fitness goals. However, not everyone is sure what healthy diets actually consist of. Every athlete has different routines and diets,...

GRAPHIC BY KYLER SUMTER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Approximately half of college students report food insecurity, study finds

Ludi Wang October 12, 2016

Approximately 44 percent of college students reported that in the past 30 days, they cut the size of meals or skip meals because they didn't have enough money for food, according to a report published...

Boston University Dining Services has added a new vegan station to the Fresh Food Company at Marciano Commons at 100 Bay State Road. PHOTO BY ALEX MASSET/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Dining expands vegan options

Sophia Eppolito September 21, 2016

In response to student feedback, Boston University Dining Services upgraded the vegan stations at its three dining halls on campus, introducing several new menu options like “Vegan Your Way.” Now...

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