Celebrating Women’s History Month
Menu Development
March is Women’s History Month, which honors the accomplishments and contributions that women have made in American history. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing a few prominent female chefs who’ve made a significant impact in the culinary world. You can also explore some of the dishes that were inspired by these chefs, which we’ll be featuring in our dining halls throughout the month of March. Alice Waters (inspired dish: Beef Stew) is a chef, activist, author, and restaurateur credited...
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...
From Our Dietitians: The Power of Protein
Nutrition, Performance Spotlight
You’re likely familiar with protein as a tasty and filling component on your plate. But did you know that protein is a powerhouse macronutrient that has many important roles within our bodies? Protein helps to support a strong immune system and acts as a messenger in certain hormones to carry signals between cells. Perhaps the most familiar function of protein is giving our bodies structure as a building block for lean muscle. Here are some of the most common questions...
Celebrating Black History Month
Menu Development
February is Black History Month, which honors the accomplishments, cultures, contributions, and history that the Black community has made in shaping the United States. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a few renowned Black chefs who’ve made a powerful impact in the culinary world. You can also check out some of the dishes that were inspired by these chefs, which we’ll be featuring in our dining halls throughout the month. Matthew Raiford, who calls himself a “CheFarmer” (chef...
All Foods Fit: Exploring All the Reasons We Eat
Nutrition
SAGE’s nutrition philosophy is All Foods Fit. This means that there are no “good” or “bad” foods because we eat many different foods for many different reasons. Food supports our physical, social, emotional, mental, and cultural well-being — which support our overall health. We want to honor and celebrate those reasons! Food keeps us nutritionally balanced, provides the opportunity to explore other cultures and flavors, and allows us to create long-lasting memories and enjoy the dining experience. Below, we’ve highlighted...
Serve It Safely: Our Approach to Food Allergies
Articles
Did you know, according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), 1 in 13 children in the United States has at least one food allergy? In the schools SAGE serves, 1 in 11 students has been diagnosed with a food allergy. To keep our guests with food allergies safe, we’ve developed a comprehensive allergen safety program called Serve It Safely. Our program begins with menu design. Managers team up with our Registered Dietitians and work closely with each venue to...
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