All Foods Fit: Exploring Food as Fuel
Nutrition, Spotlight Program, Performance Spotlight
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our introduction to SAGE’s All Foods Fit campaign, we’ll be covering the different aspects of food in greater detail: fuel, culture, exploration, togetherness, and enjoyment. Check out our All Foods Fit video! As a reminder, our All Foods Fit philosophy means 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...
What’s Vegitas®?
Vegitas
According to the World Animal Foundation, there are approximately 1.5 billion vegetarians around the world, and that number continues to increase. There are many reasons why people are incorporating plant-based dishes into their diets, but possibly the most notable is growing interest in planet health and sustainability. Following a plant-based diet varies from person to person and can range from limiting meat and animal products to avoiding them entirely. Typically, plant-based cuisine highlights fruits and vegetables at the center...
Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month
Nutrition, At Home With SAGE
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and, since many of the community members we serve follow vegetarian eating patterns, we want to recognize them! There are many myths surrounding the vegetarian diet, including a plant-based diet can’t meet our nutrient needs. However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegetarian diets (including vegan) that are varied and well thought out are nutritious and balanced and can provide a wealth of health benefits to support overall well-being. A common misconception about...
Drink Up! Hydrating for Physical Activity
Nutrition, Performance Spotlight
Water is essential for survival. Your body is around 60% water, so staying well hydrated keeps things functioning properly. Hydration is even more important when you’re physically active. It regulates body temperature, aids recovery, minimizes cramping, and enhances focus. While staying hydrated is important for all of us, competitive athletes and recreational exercisers can optimize their performance when they prioritize hydration. Hydration goes beyond taking a water bottle along with you to your workout. It should begin well before activity...
From Our Kitchen: Gluten-Free Apple Pie
From Our Kitchen
Learn how to make this fall staple at home. You can use any apples, although our chefs recommend tart baking apples like Braeburns or Granny Smiths. If you’d prefer, the gluten-free flour can be swapped easily for regular all-purpose flour. Grab your vanilla ice cream and enjoy! Gluten-Free Apple Pie Yields: 1 pie Ingredients for Crust: 2 ½ cups gluten-free, all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces ½ cup ice-cold water Crust Preparation:...
From Our Chefs: Top 10 Favorite Ingredients to Use
From Our Chefs
Our chefs have a lot of tools in their toolboxes, including Menu Builder, our web-based tool that helps keep menus varied and balanced, and the Touch of SAGE® app that provides feedback about the community’s likes and dislikes. But perhaps our chefs’ most underrecognized tools are the simple, wholesome ingredients they use every day. They take great care in choosing these ingredients, ensuring they’re fresh, local, and sourced responsibly. We asked our chefs to weigh in on their favorite ingredients...
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...
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...
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