Stay Nourished on the Go: Nutrition Tips for Traveling
Nutrition
Whether you’re on the road for a weekend getaway or boarding a flight, traveling can throw off your regular eating routine. But with a little planning, you can enjoy your trip and stay fueled with nutritious, satisfying meals. Here are some easy tips to help you feel your best while exploring new places! Pack a Backpack Snack Long travel days and unpredictable meal options make snacks an easy and convenient option. Here’s a few travel-friendly options to keep in...
All Foods Fit: Celebrating Food and Culture
All Foods Fit
Welcome back to our All Foods Fit series! As part of our All Foods Fit campaign and nutrition philosophy, we’re exploring the different components of food in greater detail: fuel, culture, exploration, togetherness, and enjoyment. To refresh your memory, All Foods Fit means there are no “good” or “bad” foods. We eat many different foods for many different reasons — to keep us nutritionally balanced, provide the opportunity to explore other cultures and flavors, and allow us to create...
From Our Dietitians: Immune-Supportive Recipes with Vitamin D
Nutrition
You’re probably already taking steps to stay healthy: getting enough sleep, staying active, and eating balanced meals. Another key part of supporting your overall wellness is making sure your immune system has the nutrients it needs to function at its best. While no single food or nutrient can prevent illness, a varied diet rich in vitamins and minerals helps your body stay strong. One important nutrient to focus on is vitamin D, best known for supporting bone health but...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
From Our Chefs
What began as a day of recognition in the early 1900s with American Indian Day is now a monthlong celebration of the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians. Also known as American Indian Heritage Month or American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Native American Heritage Month honors the many Indigenous people of the United States. Each November, we celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions American Indians and Alaska Natives have made in shaping the United States...
Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
From Our Chefs
If you’ve cooked up and enjoyed a holiday meal and are now wondering what to do with the leftovers, we’ve got some interesting ideas to help you use up that extra ham, beef, and turkey. Add your leftover meat to: Noodles: mac & cheese, tetrazzini, and lo mein Sandwiches: banh mi, sliders, panini, and gyros Soups: pho, chili, gumbo, and posole Tortillas: enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, and tacos Rice: risotto, fried rice, and jambalaya Egg: frittata, quiche, and breakfast casserole Vegetables:...
Top 10 Most Popular Crossroads Entrées
Crossroads
We know the students we serve love mac & cheese and pizza, but we also know that their palates can be pretty sophisticated. Crossroads is our dynamic food truck-inspired concept, found at the intersection of fun and flavor. It offers both student-friendly favorites and creative fusions from around the world. With feedback from our Touch of SAGE® app, our Assistant Director of Culinary Innovation put together a list of the most popular Crossroads entrées in the communities we serve...
Cooking Up Confidence: Seattle Academy Culinary Club Serves Skills for Life
SAGE Community
If you've ever been to a volleyball game, a string ensemble performance, or a fundraising cocktail hour at Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences (SAAS), chances are you’ve encountered a number of students selling concessions and offering passed hors d’oeuvres. Those are the members of the Culinary Club, mentored by SAGE Food Service Director Mark Franco since he arrived at the school eight years ago. The club starts with the basics: learning about the fundamentals of food safety, navigating the...
Fueling With Fiber: What Is It and Why We Need It?
Nutrition
When it comes to staying energized and focused at school, fiber might not be the first nutrient that comes to mind, but it should be! What Is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t fully digest. Unlike sugars and starches, fiber passes through the digestive system and helps keep things running smoothly. It’s found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and seeds. Why Fiber Matters It keeps energy levels balanced by slowing digestion...