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.
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Matt Orlando
health & wellness vice chair orlandom@bu.edu DMD 2019 Hometown: Newburyport, MA Matt grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts and attended Xavier University where he ran cross country and track. Matt joined the health and wellness committee during his first year as a way to become involved with the school community. In his free time, he enjoys to run marathons, travel, eat, and play intramural soccer with his fellow DMD 19 classmates. Matt is very excited for the upcoming year working with Walter and Alex to hold an event each month as well as adding events related to mental health and wellness. |
Alex sabitoni
health & wellness vice chair sabitoni@bu.edu DMD 2020 Hometown: Narragansett, RI I joined ASDA because I wanted to feel more involved and provide students an option for healthy stress relief. My favorite ASDA event last year was kickball because it combined all the classes of the school, DMD and AS. |
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! |
