December 14, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Getting ready to host that big annual holiday bash, but looking for new alternatives to those tired old stuffed mushrooms and pigs in a blanket? How about treating your guests to some delicious and waist-friendly hors d’oeuvres that won’t fill them up before the main course. Joan Salge Blake, clinical associate professor of nutrition at […]
November 22, 2010 at 11:40 am
Gearing up for that big Thanksgiving feast, but looking for ways to avoid those dreaded holiday pounds? Joan Salge Blake, Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, explains how to trim down some of your favorite side dishes without sacrificing taste and tradition. Be sure to check out Joan’s […]
September 27, 2010 at 3:09 pm
According from the latest CDC report, we are not spending enough time shopping in the produce aisle, as over 75% of Americans are not eating the minimum recommended 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. This dietary shortfall may partially explain why over 65% of Americans are overweight. Snacking on low calorie, high fiber, fruits […]
September 1, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Registered Dietitian and Sargent Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake and School of Education Dean Hardin Coleman joined us this morning on UStream for a live chat about the importance of healthy school lunches. They also talked about the importance of health and nutrition education. You can view the full chat below:
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June 21, 2010 at 10:38 am
A new study from Yale University published in the journal Pediatrics has found that popular cartoon and other characters can influence children’s food choices, and even preference, for the taste of a food. According to the research, “children significantly prefer the taste of junk foods branded with licensed cartoon characters on the packaging, compared with […]
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The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a group of 13 independent experts, has just submitted a report with their science-based, dietary and lifestyle recommendations for the public. Using the information contained in this report, the government will be finalizing the soon-to-be released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. Similar to the last set of guidelines, the DG […]
March 30, 2010 at 8:51 am
Do you know what a serving of wine looks like? Joan explains that the look of wine glasses can be deceiving:
February 26, 2010 at 11:19 am
Joan Salge Blake contributed to an eye-opening piece that is finally offering dieters tips other than “eat more veggies,” including Joan’s idea: “Weight Loss Tip No. 7: Downsize Your Dinnerware: Experts say they’ve seen it again and again: The larger your plate, the more you’re likely to put on it. So serving your meals on […]
