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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 Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 8, 2021 0

How to pick a protein powder

Protein powders can be an easy, convenient way to add in more protein. However, if you have ever gone to the store or looked online for a protein powder, then you know there are a lot of options out there! It can be really confusing trying to figure out which

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNNovember 17, 2021 0

Food-related gift ideas

Whether you are looking for a gift for someone interested in making more meals at home, searching for something sweet for a friend with food allergies, seeking something sustainably sourced or perusing for a present you can make yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Check out the ideas below

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNNovember 10, 2021 0

Conquering cruciferous vegetables — learn to love them as much as your liver does

Do you have a love/hate relationship with cruciferous vegetables? You love eating them, but your gut hates digesting them? Or you can’t stand the bitter flavor, but you would love to get the health benefits from eating them? Whether it’s your taste buds or your belly that has a crucifer

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPOctober 27, 2021 0

Treats for troops: candy collection

Halloween, and the copious amounts of candy that comes with it, marks the beginning of a continuous stream of tempting foods from October to January. For the 9th year, the SAS Healthcare Center will be gathering excess Halloween candy to donate to NC Packs 4 Patriots, an organization that supports

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPOctober 13, 2021 0

Food quality counts

A calorie is not a calorie and the advice to simply burn more calories than you take in just doesn’t work. While being aware of calories and other macronutrient numbers is important, there is more to the puzzle. Focusing on the quality of food, not just the quantity, is key

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPSeptember 22, 2021 0

Too busy to cook? Set up a dinner swap!

“What’s for dinner tonight?” The absolute LAST thing anyone wants to think about after an exhausting day of mind-numbing meetings, traffic jams, juggling kids between after-school activities and tackling homework. So how do you avoid this situation? Meal planning of course…probably the next to last thing anyone wants to think

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPSeptember 8, 2021 0

The news on natural no-calorie sweeteners

As a species, our bodies are hard wired to love sweet! This came in handy back when we were roaming the earth trying to stay alive and figuring out what we could eat. Sweet usually meant safe, but unless you came upon a beehive full of honey or found some

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 25, 2021 0

Natural ways to boost breast milk supply

One of the most common reasons for discontinuing breastfeeding is low milk supply – real or perceived. Dwindling breast milk supply can be caused by a variety of factors including ineffective latch, not nursing often enough, hormones, certain medications, stress and nutrition. The good news is many supply issues can

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPAugust 11, 2021 0

Eat like a mother: 4th trimester nutrition

The first few months with a newborn are a whirlwind of sleepless nights, diaper changes and feedings (all wrapped up in lots of baby snuggles though😊). After spending 9+ months focusing on eating the right foods and getting certain nutrients, new moms often shift this energy to taking care of

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Amanda PackAugust 4, 2021 0

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Month: Breastfeeding and Exercise

Breastfeeding. Exercise. You don’t usually see these two words together, but motherhood is like that – a beautiful dance of balancing necessity with fun, effort with ease, joy and tears. In honor of World Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we’re talking breastfeeding here on SAS Life. Today’s topic: Breastfeeding and Exercise. Can

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