OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE
The Health & Wellness Committee designs, implements, and monitors events that foster lifelong healthy decisions for BU ASDA members all while promoting a balanced and fulfilling personal and professional life as a student. Skills taught throughout Health and Wellness events apply not only to students but can be used after leaving dental school as well.
Brian Li
Health & Wellness Chair DMD ' 24 | librian@bu.edu Hometown: Houston, TX I'm a self proclaimed foodie and a fun fact about me is that I am a top 10% google reviewer. Some other hobbies I enjoy are cooking, hiking, fishing, playing video games, and playing tennis. My favorite type of food is Asian food and my favorite dish is Yangzhou fried rice. Some of my favorite ASDA events are the Lunch and Learns because they help me get to know the dental world more. |
Vivek Patel
Health & Wellness Vice Chair DMD '23 | vspatel@bu.edu Hometown: Orange County, CA Hi, my name is Vivek Patel and I am a D3 student originally from Southern California! In my spare time, I enjoy getting outdoors as much as possible. You’ll usually find me out and about hiking, running around the Esplanade or playing sports with friends (if weather is warm). Outside of exercising, I love cooking, learning new techniques and recipes, and most importantly, trying new cuisines. My top three cuisines would have to be Mexican, Thai and Indian! A fun fact about me is that I ran the Los Angeles Marathon in 2018 and hope to someday run the Boston Marathon! Some of my favorite ASDA events have been the Back Bay Boxing class where we filled the gym with BU GSDM students and friends or the run to Seaport Event when I first started at GSDM! |
Mary Morcos
Health & Wellness Vice Chair DMD ' 24| marym97@bu.edu Hometown: Mendon, MA Hi, I'm Mary! I love taking long walks around the city while enjoying a nice cup of gourmet-flavored coffee, my favorite being the "Love Bird" from Jaho Coffee Roasters. I enjoy trying out new restaurants and hanging out with my friends and family. If the weather is not permitting or I am taking a short break from exams, I stay indoors possibly dancing, doing yoga, reading, cooking, or watching my favorite show with a hot cup of black tea with mint leaves. My favorite ASDA events were the Step-Out Challenge and the Nutrition lecture. |
Stephanie Tom
First Year Liaison DMD'25 | stom25@bu.edu |
PAST EVENTS
Photos from Wellness Week 2017
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Itinerary
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Monday 5K to Boston Common
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Tuesday Candlelight Yoga at Corepower Yoga
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Thursday Night Spin Class
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Friday Cinco de Stairwell
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Get Your Run On
Our friends over at the South End Athletic Company partner up with our Committee for some great events throughout the year. Keep an eye for the next event or stop in their store to check out the newest athletic gear.
BU ASDA Health & Wellness Recipe Book
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Please see link below to download a copy of our chapter's recipe book!
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you are what you eat try these healthy recipes
Maple Granola
8 cups rolled oats (not instant or quick cooking)
Sliced almonds – 1.5 cup Pecans (roughly chopped) – 1 cup 2 tsp cinnamon 0.5 tsp salt 3 tbsp egg whites (optional) 0.5 cup maple syrup 0.5 cup safflower oil 2 tsp vanilla extract Add oats, nuts, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup and oil. Whip egg whites until they become foamyn and then add to wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to oat mixture and mix, making sure all the oats are coated with the liquid. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 325 for about an hour (until evenly golden brown). Stir mixture while baking at least twice. Once finished baking, let granola cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Note: This recipe is just a general guideline for granola. Honey can be substituted for maple syrup (or a combination of the two may be used), and amount added can be varied depending on desired sweetness. Any type of nut can be added, and dried fruit, dark chocolate, or anything else can be added to granola after baking. |
Curried Chickpea, Spinach & Chicken Wraps
2 Boneless/skinless chicken breasts – raw + sliced thin
2 tablespoons olive oil – divided ½ medium onion or 1 small onion 2-3 teaspoons curry powder (or to taste) 1 clove garlic – minced 1 19 oz can chickpeas 1 19 oz can diced tomatoes 5 cups fresh spinach (frozen can also be used) tortillas/wraps salt + pepper to taste 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. 2. Add chicken and cook until done. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. 3. Add remaining oil to skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until almost tender. 4. Add curry powder and sauté for a couple more minutes. 5. Rinse and add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and chicken to pan. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. 6. Add spinach and cook until done. 7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Place in tortilla shell and wrap. Enjoy! |
