Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month
Nutrition, At Home With SAGE
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and, since many of the community members we serve follow vegetarian eating patterns, we want to recognize them! There are many myths surrounding the vegetarian diet, including a plant-based diet can’t meet our nutrient needs. However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegetarian diets (including vegan) that are varied and well thought out are nutritious and balanced and can provide a wealth of health benefits to support overall well-being. A common...
From Our Dietitians: Immune-Supportive Nutrients and Recipes
Nutrition
Boost your immune system by managing stress; getting plenty of sleep; practicing good hygiene; and — you guessed it — eating a well-balanced diet with protein, carbohydrates, fats, and lots of fruits and vegetables. No single nutrient can protect you from illness, but regularly eating a variety of nutrients boosts your immune system. Look for these immune-supportive nutrients and foods that contain them: Vitamin C: Citrus fruits (like oranges and grapefruit), red and green bell peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries...
Fueling With Fiber: What Is It and Why We Need It?
Nutrition
When it comes to staying energized and focused at school, fiber might not be the first nutrient that comes to mind, but it should be! What Is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t fully digest. Unlike sugars and starches, fiber passes through the digestive system and helps keep things running smoothly. It’s found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and seeds. Why Fiber Matters It keeps energy levels balanced by...
How to Navigate Your SAGE Menu
Nutrition, Allergies, Spotlight Program, Touch of SAGE
Check your dining menu in advance so you have more time to eat and catch up with friends. Access it online through your community website and through our free Touch of SAGE® app. Here’s all your SAGE menu has to offer! Choosing Your Menu View Your menu features a restaurant-style format where menu items are organized by the following categories: specials, soups, salads, deli, entrées, sides and vegetables, and desserts. You can opt to view the menu by concept as...
Five Rules for Picking Summer Produce
Nutrition, Sustainability, From Our Kitchen, Gardens
Have you ever bought produce only to find it’s too ripe or not ripe enough? It can be challenging to choose perfect produce every time. We’ve put together five simple rules to guide your purchases this summer: Trust your sense of smell. The scent of some produce can help determine whether it’s ripe. Fruit should smell fragrant, particularly melons, berries, and stone fruits like plums, peaches, and nectarines. Handle with care. Ripe fruits like plums should yield to gentle pressure...
Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 10–16, 2026)
Nutrition, Allergies
As many as 15 million people in the U.S. have a food allergy, including 1 in 13 children. Whether you have a child with a food allergy or not, it’s a serious condition that affects everyone. From birthday parties and sleepovers to a day at the mall, the slightest trace of an allergen can be life-threatening. For those directly affected, this is no laughing matter. Stress to your children that they shouldn’t make jokes about food allergies and that...
Staying Hydrated
Nutrition
Spring is here, bringing warmer weather, more time outdoors, and a great reminder to pay attention to hydration. Our bodies rely on water for almost everything—from transporting nutrients to supporting brain function and keeping muscles working properly. Hydration plays a role in nearly every system in the body, making it an essential part of feeling and performing your best each day. One of the simplest ways to stay hydrated is also the most effective: drinking water consistently throughout the...
National Nutrition Month®: The Power of Nutrition Beyond the Plate
Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month®, and this year’s theme — Discover the Power of Nutrition — reminds us that food is about more than what’s on our plate. While we often think of nutrition in terms of proteins, vegetables, whole grains, and produce, it reaches much further. What we eat affects how we think, feel, sleep, and move through our day. Balanced nutrition doesn’t just fuel the body — it fuels the mind. Let’s take a closer look at how...
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