The Right Media Message
Nutrition"Children, even preschool children, are exposed to countless commercials and messages regarding weight loss, dieting products and beauty products. These messages, coupled with the anti-obesity campaign, promote the message that fat is bad," said Jennifer Harriger lead researcher at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. As adults, we have been exposed to these messages and understand the pressure from the media to be perfect. Yet as adults, we have the tools and the experience to process reality from celebrity. Young...
Turning Negative Talk into Positive Talk
NutritionYou've heard the negative talk: I'm fat; I don't like how I look in these jeans; I wish I looked like the model on TV. It is all too common for young people to speak disparagingly about their bodies. Stop the cycle. Don't allow the of use negative language when describing physical characteristics. What seems like sometimes innocent talk can inspire destructive feelings and actions. Better yet, let's shift the focus away from appearances and put it towards more desirable...
Family Meal Time May Be More Important Than You Think
NutritionYes, between the football practice, music lessons and PTA meetings, getting dinner on the table can seem like a daunting task. Even though meal time is often the only real chance families have to connect with each another, it is still tough. Perhaps these other benefits will encourage you to find the time. Potentially reduces eating disorders Researchers pooled data from 17 earlier studies and found that youngsters who joined family members regularly for meals were 24 percent more likely...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
NutritionYou probably have been hearing a lot about eating disorders in the news lately. That is because this week (February 27 - March 3) is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It was created by National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to increase awareness of the disorders through organized campaigns, presentations and published writings. The week calls on people, organizations, scientists and policymakers to promote change that will improve the detection, treatment and quality of life for those suffering from these disorders...
Fall in Love with Root and Tuber Vegetables
From Our KitchenAs we close out National Sweet Potato Month, it's a great opportunity to branch out and try some lesser-known--but equally delicious--root and tuber vegetables. The terms, root and tuber refer to different parts of a vegetable. Roots are anchors in the soil that absorb nutrients and water; tubers are underground outgrowths that retain nourishment. Tubers can also sprout a new plant, like the eyes of a potato. These vegetables are in season during the fall and winter months. Before refrigeration was...
Sweet Art
From Our Kitchen[caption id="attachment_11992" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Christine Tilton's box of chocolates won first prize in The Art of Chocolate competition."][/caption] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Chocolate more often appears in hearty confections than art collections. But representations of the sweet treat showed up on the dining hall wall of Moore College of Art & Design during The Art of Chocolate, the first annual food art competition. SAGE Dining Services' Food Service Director Anthony Condo and the college's Career Center challenged sophomore students to...
Common Bonds with Common Market
SustainabilitySAGE is a strong supporter of local farm food. Behind the scenes, we are working with Common Market to increase the availability of locally grown food throughout the Philadelphia region. To learn more about Common Market and local food hubs, visit commonmarketphila.org. ...
Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda Meets SAGE All Stars
Articles[caption id="attachment_11652" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Food Services Director Randy Davis, Wichita Collegiate Athletic Director Mitch Fiegel, Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorta and Sous Chef Robert Laughlin (left to right)"][/caption] January 23, 2012, Wichita, Kansas - Great coaching and great food came together when legendary Major League baseball manager Tommy Lasorda visited Wichita Collegiate School. Mr. Lasorda attended the middle school boys' basketball practice where he encouraged the young athletes to “Play for the name on the front of your uniform...
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