Spice Up Your Rice
Nutrition, From Our KitchenRice makes a great side dish, stuffing or main entree. But do you feel you're stuck in a rice rut? Go global! With over 40,000 varieties, rice is the most popular grain around the world - and for good reason. It comes in many different flavors and textures, and can take on any flavor it's paired with. Try one of the dishes below to spice up any meal. Dolmades (Greek) - Rice-stuffed grape leaf. Try this version from The...
Sleep Healthy
Nutrition
Summer is coming to an end. Late nights have turned into early school nights. A restful night's sleep can help you and your student be more productive, feel better physically and emotionally, and have more energy. Here are some tips to a great night's sleep. Stick to a regular sleep schedule – Go to bed at the same time every night and get up the same time everyday. Sleep in a cool, dark room. Turn off the TV – The...
Shake the Salt Habit
Nutrition, From Our KitchenHaving trouble shaking the salt habit? No wonder! Salt is turning up in unexpected places like salad dressings, dairy products and condiments. Here are three helpful tips to shake the salt habit: Choose fresh or frozen vegetables over canned. Carefully read labels on all foods that come in a box. If you opt for canned, look for "reduced sodium” or “no salt added” and rinse the vegetables to remove some of the salt. Beware of added sauces...
Summer Snacks
Nutrition, From Our KitchenSnacks are just as important as sunscreen during the summer. Kids are playing hard and not thinking about proper fuel for all their fun activities. While packaged snacks are easy to throw in your bag, they may not provide the right nutrients for lasting energy. Check out these easy, nutritious choices to keep in the car or in your beach bag: Whole grain crackers Dried fruit Unsweetened applesauce cups Trail mix – Let kids make their...
May 13-19 is Food Allergy Awareness Week
NutritionScientists estimate that as many as 15 million people suffer from some type of food allergy. Of these, 6 million are children; and the numbers are rising. The most common food allergens are: Peanuts Tree Nuts Wheat Soy Milk Eggs Fish Shellfish At SAGE, we take food allergies seriously. Our varied and diverse menus allow all guests to dine safely while enjoying great-tasting foods. SAGE's food service directors and staff are trained on allergen avoidance and minimizing the risk of...
Media puts too much "weight" on dieting
Nutrition, From Our KitchenDana-Lynn Weiss's essay, "Weight Watchers," in the April 2012 issue of Vogue magazine shines a light on the disturbing truth about our society's fixation on weight and the unhealthy relationships it creates with food and body image. The article glorifies dieting instead of providing credible and useful information for parents seeking to better their child's health. There is much more to health than weight. Parents need to consider the safety and well-being of the child before imposing restrictive diets...
No 'Pink Slime' in Fresh Ground Beef
Nutrition, SustainabilitySAGE Dining Services® does not serve fresh ground beef made with lean, finely textured beef (LFTB), recently referred to as "pink slime." We banned LFTB in 2009, which is just one of the many things we do to provide the highest-quality foods to our customers. We buy fresh, wholesome ingredients which contain no trans fat and no MSG. We prepare foods from scratch, on-site daily which include house-roasted turkey breast and roast beef, and house-made salad dressings. Our milk...
Get Your Plate in Shape!
NutritionMarch is National Nutrition Month and a great time to take a look at your food and exercise habits and make some improvements. National Nutrition Month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to bring attention to nutrition and the importance it plays in our lives. This year's theme, “Get Your Plate in Shape,” takes cues from the recently updated USDA Food Guidance System, which focuses on building a balanced plate. Take a look at your dinner...
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