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10/12/23

From Our Dietitians: Immune-Supportive Nutrients and Recipes

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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 (oranges, grapefruit), red and green bell peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, potatoes, and tomatoes...

10/04/23

All Foods Fit: Exploring Food as Fuel

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Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our introduction to SAGE’s All Foods Fit campaign, we’ll be covering the different aspects of food in greater detail: fuel, culture, exploration, togetherness, and enjoyment. Check out our All Foods Fit video! As a reminder, our All Foods Fit philosophy means there are no “good” or “bad” foods because we eat many different foods for many different reasons. Food keeps us nutritionally balanced, provides the opportunity to explore other...

10/02/23

Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month

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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...

08/21/23

The Makings of a SAGE Menu

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SAGE has been promoting scratch cooking and focusing on variety since the beginning. We understand a positive mealtime experience can impact students and their academics, attendance, athletic or extracurricular activities, and overall well-being. That’s why we put such care into making sure every menu provides a variety of options to properly fuel our communities and accommodate all palates and eating patterns. The foundation of a SAGE menu is our scratch-made recipes. Each SAGE recipe is written by one of our...

08/03/23

Up Your Game with Performance Spotlight®

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Does your athlete want to add an extra edge to their game? Proper fueling is one strategy athletes and active students can use to optimize their performance. Research shows adequate nutrition can maximize gains in speed, strength, and agility; shorten the recovery period; provide nutrients that support overall health; and reduce the risk of injury and illness. We recognize that athletes and active students have unique nutritional needs to help them perform their best. Performance Spotlight® is our nutrition guidance...

03/19/23

From Our Dietitians: An RDN’s Role at SAGE

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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert who can work in many settings, such as healthcare, sports nutrition, corporate wellness, public health, education, research, and food-related businesses — including SAGE! Did you know there are four Dietitians working for SAGE? Our Dietitians specialize in food allergy management, eating disorder prevention, and nutrition education. They use their skills to delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Let’s take a look at the role of our Registered...

03/03/23

All Foods Fit: How Food Brings Us Together

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SAGE’s All Foods Fit philosophy means there are no “good” or “bad” foods. We eat many different foods for many different reasons because food supports us in a variety of ways, such as providing nutritional balance, allowing the opportunity to explore other flavors and cultures, and giving us the chance to create long-lasting memories and enjoy the dining experience. Let’s learn how food brings us together. Celebrations and gatherings naturally bring people together, and food is often at the center...

02/27/23

How We Protect Against Eating Disorders

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 27-March 5) reminds us that although it isn’t easy to talk or think about eating disorders, it’s important. Eating disorders are complex and life-threatening mental illnesses that affect all ages, genders, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and body shapes and sizes. They exist on a continuum with disordered eating, and symptoms range from extreme restriction to binge eating and distorted body image. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) reports that 30 million Americans will struggle with...

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