From Our Dietitians: Raising Awareness about Food Allergy Bullying
Nutrition, Allergies
by Lesley Vogel, VP of Food and Nutrition Being a kid with a food allergy is hard. Food allergies can make them feel sad, left out, and scared that they’re not safe. Being the parent of a child with a food allergy is hard, too. Keeping your child away from their allergen while including them in as many normal life activities as possible is a balancing act that constantly changes as they grow and develop. But it’s more than just...
From Our Dietitians: What’s the Buzz About Caffeine?
Nutrition
For many people, the day doesn’t start until they’ve had a cup of coffee. The jolt you feel from your java is thanks to caffeine, a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to boost energy and help you feel more alert. Because of its stimulating effect, caffeine is classified as a drug. Caffeine occurs naturally in some seeds and plants, including coffee, tea, and cacao. It’s also added to sodas, energy drinks, gums, candies, supplements, and even certain...
All Foods Fit: Culture
Nutrition
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our introduction to SAGE’s All Foods Fit philosophy, we’re exploring different components of food in greater detail: Fuel, Culture, Exploration, Togetherness, and Enjoyment. Remember, All Foods Fit means that there are no “good” or “bad” foods. We eat many different foods for many different reasons — it keeps us nutritionally balanced, provides the opportunity to explore other cultures and flavors, and allows us to create long-lasting memories and enjoy...
From Our Dietitians: Nutrition Fact or Fiction
Nutrition
It’s easy to find nutrition information, but figuring out which advice to follow is challenging. Claims may be polar opposites, and it can be confusing and overwhelming to separate fact from fiction. SAGE’s Registered Dietitians approach nutrition claims with curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism to figure out if they’re based on scientific evidence. The next time you hear about a new trend, evaluate it using these tips. What was said? Take a look at the claims and benefits...
National Nutrition Month®: Flavors from Around the World
Nutrition
We recently shared what this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme — Celebrate a World of Flavors — means to SAGE’s Dietitians. (If you missed it, check out the blog here!) To continue our National Nutrition Month® celebration, we asked our Director of Menu Development Rob Coutu to dive deeper into the culinary side of this theme. Below, he shares some insights into different cuisines and popular dishes from around the world. Haiti While Haitian food mostly blends Creole and...
Celebrating a World of Flavors for National Nutrition Month
Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavors,” which the SAGE Registered Dietitians are particularly excited about. To us, this theme means recognizing that food is personal and a celebration of culture. It’s an opportunity to learn about and honor your own cultural foods, as well as those of others. Here’s how the SAGE Registered Dietitians (Lesley, Amy, Teresa, and Taylor) are celebrating a world of flavors: How do you like to...
How We Protect Against Eating Disorders
Nutrition, Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 21-27) 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...
All Foods Fit: Fuel
Nutrition, Spotlight Program
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our introduction to SAGE’s All Foods Fit philosophy, we’ll be covering the different aspects of food in greater detail: Fuel, Culture, Exploration, Togetherness, and Enjoyment. As a reminder, All Foods Fit means that 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 cultures and flavors, and allows us to create...
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