Raising Awareness for Food Allergies
Allergies
Each May, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) dedicates a week to raising awareness around food allergies through events, social media, and education. This year, Food Allergy Awareness Week runs May 12-18. Food allergies are severe and sometimes life-threatening conditions that affect more than 33 million Americans, including about 1 in 13 children, according to FARE. In the schools SAGE serves, 1 in 11 students has a food allergy. A food allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts...
What’s Free Style®?
Allergies, Free Style
Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging, especially when they enter the dining hall at lunchtime. But for those with food allergies, eating in even the most well-equipped dining hall can be stressful. Having to read allergen warning signs, check ingredients in dishes, or visit multiple stations to build a complete meal takes time and effort. This is exactly why, at SAGE, we created Free Style®! Our Free Style® concept provides a complete meal featuring menu items...
From Our Kitchen: Spinach and Roasted Veggie Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
From Our Kitchen
Bowls shouldn’t just be reserved for cereal and oatmeal; you can pack a tasty, complete breakfast into those things! Try this complete breakfast, which should keep you going all morning long. You can make most of this ahead and assemble the bowls the morning of. Swap out or add ingredients as you like. This can also easily be made vegetarian or vegan! Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cups water or broth 1 cup...
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
At Home With SAGE
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the culture, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history and culture of the United States. While it may seem strange to begin and end a celebration mid-month, the monthlong period encompasses many celebrations and traditions. Independence and Día de la Raza The U.S. begins its celebration on September 15 because it’s the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate...
Rise and Dine! Enjoy a Balanced Breakfast
From Our Kitchen
At SAGE, we know balanced meals are necessary for strong academic and athletic performance. And while we’ve got you covered at lunchtime, eating a nourishing breakfast is the best way to prepare for a successful day ahead, making it arguably the most important meal of the day. A morning meal not only provides your body with energy to start the day but also helps with attention, memory, and creativity. In other words, breakfast sets you up for a productive day...
Fueling for Activity
Performance Spotlight
When it comes to physical activity, the focus is often placed on training to perform your best; however, effective training requires energy. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a recreational exerciser, fueling your body properly can optimize your physical performance. Incorporating the right nutrients can maximize your speed, strength, and agility; shorten your recovery time; prevent stomach discomfort during activity; and reduce your risk of injury and illness. You should always prioritize consuming proper nutrients before, during, and after physical...
All Foods Fit: All Foods Have a Place on Your Plate!
All Foods Fit
SAGE’s nutrition philosophy is All Foods Fit. We want to encourage a positive relationship with food and remind you that all foods have a place on your plate. This means that there are no “good” or “bad” foods because we eat many different foods for many different reasons. Food supports physical, social, emotional, mental, and cultural well-being, which support overall health. We want to honor and celebrate those reasons! Food keeps us nutritionally balanced, provides the opportunity to explore other...
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