Growing SAGE: The Great Gardens at Greater Atlanta Christian School
Growing SAGE
The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) at Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) in Norcross, GA, is remarkable for the breadth and variety of its holdings. The 10,000-square-foot landscape center has a 2,300-square-foot greenhouse, a 3,000-gallon hand-pumped rain barrel, edible gardens, planting beds, a green-roof shed, a vermicomposting station, a bee hive, a chicken coop, a turtle pond, and a fish hatchery. Self-described “resident plant guy” James Lee asserts that one goal of the ELC is to facilitate “the...
Eat More Produce
NutritionSometimes we are so focused on whether a piece of fruit is local, or if that vegetable is organic, that we miss the point. Eat more fruits and vegetables! Americans' intake of fruits and vegetables falls well below what's recommended. As a result, we lose out on key nutrients each and every day. Put more emphasis on simply eating more fruits and vegetables and less on the label. At each meal, aim to fill half of your plate with fruits...
Greening Your Plate
Sustainability, From Our KitchenSpring is a great time to take a look at how the food choices you make impact the environment. Earth-friendly food goes beyond organic food; it also includes how food is packaged, shopped for, prepared and served. Here are five great ways to “eat green”: Go for organic. Foods that are USDA-certified organic reduce pollution, because they minimize the use of pesticides. Choose organic for foods you eat most often, or ones that are the most affordable. Eat fewer processed...
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At SAGE Dining Services®, our unparalleled expertise in nutrition, sustainability, and culinary trends produces exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community.
