Review: Well-Preserved by Eugenia Bone
by Amy Scheuerman Are you afraid to try canning? Does the process of preserving food seem more like a shamanic-ritual,Continue Reading
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The Friedman Sprout is a monthly student run newspaper that aims to serve the student population at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, prospective students, and alumni. Our mission is to report on newsworthy information that affects the Friedman community including nutrition research, food policy, internship and volunteer opportunities, as well as school events. Our editorial slant is that of sustainability in food and nutrition.
The Benefits of Exercise During Finals
by Rachel Zavala The lure of shackling yourself to a library chair during finals is strong—there are dozens of pagesContinue Reading
Study Break: A Review of Coffee Houses
by Kelly Dumke, Caroline Carney, and Jalal Elhayek Boston Common Coffee Co. by Kelly Dumke Wandering down Washington Street inContinue Reading
Nutrition Fact Vs. Fiction: Preventing Colds
by Amy Scheuerman Some cute polar bears claim that zinc can cure your cold, a school teacher endorses vitamin C–heck,Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why Isn’t Nutrition Part of the Healthcare Debate?
by Ashley Colpaart RD “We can’t afford any more cheap food,” affirmed David Wallinga, of the Institute for Agriculture andContinue Reading
10 Things to do if You’ve Got the Flu
compiled by Amy Scheuerman One evening you feel a little down, not sick exactly, just tired and out of it. Continue Reading
Kathleen’s Korner
by Ashley Colpaart RD On Sept 15, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new initiative chaired byContinue Reading
Alumni Spotlight with Alicia Harvie
Interview by Kelly Dumke 1. Describe your road to the Friedman School? My road to the Friedman School started onContinue Reading
Plowing Through Finals: Tips for Term Papers
by Rachel Perez The final destination of fall semester often culminates in research papers. As such, writing interesting, coherent papersContinue Reading
Your Day in Antioxidants
by Marina Komarovsky It all began in the 1950s when scientists thought that they had found the fountain of youth:Continue Reading
Southern Roots, French Training, and a Local Dedication
by Caroline Carney and Kelly Dumke Hungry Mother, a restaurant in Kendall Square, takes pride in its dedication to usingContinue Reading
The Compost Bin: Energy Drinks
By Laura Melonie RD During exams, there is a tendency to justify drinking more cups of coffee and/or consuming energyContinue Reading
The Veggie Patch: Pizza Pie-er Earns an A+
by Jean Alves As the final leaves surrender their tenuous hold to the trees and the Boston wind rediscovers itsContinue Reading
The Friedman Student Newspaper is Accepting Submissions!
The Friedman Sprout wants you as a contributor! Our new newspaper accepts submissions from all Friedman students. Whether your writingContinue Reading
