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SAS Nutrition

As a staff of certified nutritionists, our mission is to bring you the most up-to-date nutrition information that will enable employees to make strategic nutrition choices for their personal health needs and the needs of their family.

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 24, 2023 0

Greens powders: are they worth it?

The popularity of “greens powders” has exploded over the past few years with companies touting all kinds of health benefits and as an easy way to get your veggie servings in. But is this true? Are there benefits to taking these powders, and are they just like eating vegetables?

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPMay 10, 2023 4

Environmental nutrition

As a dietitian/nutritionist the majority of my focus is on how food impacts our bodies and our health. But it is so important to also recognize the global impact of our food choices. We need to not just include our health in the decision, but also the biodiversity of the

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNApril 26, 2023 0

Curb Those Cravings: In the Moment

What do you do when you want that extra dessert or handful of chips, but you’ve reached a point where junk foods are getting in the way of your health goals?

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNApril 12, 2023 0

Curb those cravings: Planning ahead

Do you have a love-hate relationship with cookies, chocolate, potato chips, fill-in-the-blank? It’s important to know that there is nothing inherently wrong with you if you crave these foods. In fact, there’s plenty of science that explains why we reach for sweet, salty or savory foods over and over, but

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMarch 22, 2023 0

Eat the rainbow: Yell for yellow

When you eat the rainbow, you get a rainbow of nutrients and health benefits. In this occasional series, we’ve been discussing what each color of the rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple – has to offer and how you can incorporate more of these colorful foods into your

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNMarch 8, 2023 0

Craving Pi? Enjoy a healthier slice

Pi Day is upon us! Every year on March 14, math-lovers unite to celebrate all things pi because the date (written 3/14 in the US) matches the first three digits of pi, 3.14.

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 22, 2023 0

Sports supplements: beyond athletic performance

When we hear about supplements like creatine or branch chain amino acids, most of us automatically think of athletes, or body builders, or something similar, but these supplements have many benefits beyond athletic performance.

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 8, 2023 2

The most popular sports supplements: are they helpful?

Advertisements for sports supplements are everywhere! They usually include a sweaty, muscled, barely dressed model drinking something called Ripped Force, Jacked, Ultimate Shred or some other ridiculous name. The sports nutrition industry is a $40 billion plus industry. There is a lot of money behind that marketing. But do these

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 25, 2023 0

Clean condiments

Sauces, spreads and seasonings are a great way to add some zip to a meal, and it can be convenient to buy them instead of making them from scratch. Unfortunately, a lot of store-bought condiments and dressings (even many targeting health-conscious consumers) are filled will additives. From added sugars, MSG

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNJanuary 11, 2023 0

Habit building hacks

If you’ve decided to make some changes this year, but you have yet to start or your resolution is fizzling out after a couple weeks of going strong, you are not alone. Even when we have the best intentions, stubborn old habits, day-to-day responsibilities and unexpected life events can sometimes

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