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The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

March 12, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life ‘Organic’ may bring several thoughts to mind: food that is better for the environment, food that if better for you, food that supports local business, and food that is expensive. If you can’t afford to buy all of your groceries organic (and let’s face it – who can?!), consider using the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the “Dirty Dozen.” This list identifies the twelve foods, which if bought organically, can reduce your […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: Budget eating, Cheap eating, gluten-free, healthy eating, organic food

The Clean Eating Challenge

February 4, 2013 by wellness930

by Sofia D., Student Health Advisory Committee member “Don’t eat carbs!” “Eat only healthy fats!” “Gluten-free is the way to be!” Fad diets and healthy lifestyles are constantly changing and evolving. Recently I heard about a new trend called “clean eating.” I don’t know about you, but as soon as I heard these words I had visions of fruits and vegetables with Clorox and Windex. Not surprisingly, this is not what clean eating is. What is clean eating? It’s a […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: clean eating, healthy eating, Recipe planning, Student Health Advisory Committee

For the Love of Smoothies

January 7, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life If you have a sweet tooth but are trying to eat healthy this New Year, try a smoothie! Smoothies are ideal fuel-on-the-go for breakfast, snacks, or desserts because they are nutritious, convenient, and portable. Smoothies provide important protein, vitamins, and minerals for your body with ingredients like yogurt, orange juice, almond milk, and fruit. But watch out! Some smoothies are packed with sugar and complex carbohydrates which don’t have the health benefits. This […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats, On a Budget • Tags: breakfast, gluten-free, RiZe Bakery, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, simple ingredients, smoothies

How to Eat Cheap on Comm Ave

December 14, 2012 by katiesours

Eating cheaply in college is totally doable, even on Comm Ave. Below are some tips that will help you chow for less and put some money in the bank. [1, 2] Grab a Rhetty meal to go. Get breakfast, lunch, or dinner with Rhetty-to-Go meals and “pay” for it with your meal plan. Check out their menus before you order online (Chicken Cesar Wrap, anyone?). And if you don’t have a meal plan, you can also “pay” with dining or […]

Categories: Good Eats, On a Budget • Tags: BU Dining Services, Budget eating, Cheap eating, Eating out, healthy eating, Meal plan, Rhetty-to-Go Meals, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

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The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

The Clean Eating Challenge

For the Love of Smoothies

How to Eat Cheap on Comm Ave

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