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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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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 25, 2020 4

Cultivating health and well-being at home

Spring is the time of plans and projects. ― Leo Tolstoy Spring is a season of new beginnings and growth. The days are getting warmer and longer, inviting you to get your daily dose of nature. If you’re interested in a new project that will support your health, consider growing

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNMarch 11, 2020 0

Think outside the cereal box: build a better breakfast

Whether you are a regimented breakfast eater, a breakfast skipper or fall somewhere in between, we could all use some new ideas for breaking our overnight fast with something besides a pastry, a bowl of cereal or a bagel. All too often people grab what is most convenient during their

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 26, 2020 4

Reel in the Benefits of Eating More Seafood

Do you struggle to consume the recommended 2 servings of seafood per week? Well, you’re not alone. Research shows that 80-90% of Americans do not eat enough seafood each week. Some people simply don’t like seafood. Others can’t stand that fishy smell (or even the thought of it!). A lot

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Pam ColeFebruary 19, 2020 0

Top 12 Health & Wellness Habits

There’s something about the calendar rolling over to a New Year that makes most of us want to set new goals or start fresh. I’m no different. This year’s goals regarding my own physical health included a commitment to having 8 – 10 servings of vegetables per day and more

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPFebruary 12, 2020 0

Using Your Heart to Improve Health

In just minutes a day you can minimize stress, manage pain, control anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve emotional resiliency and productivity. You’re wondering what the catch is right? Well, there isn’t one. I know it might sound too good to be true, but what have you got to lose?

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Rebecca AllenFebruary 5, 2020 0

Give Your Heart a Break

Introducing Guest Blogger: Shelly Starling Shelly is a Fitness/Wellness intern at the Recreation and Fitness Center. She is pursuing an Associates degree in Health and Fitness Science at Wake Technical Community College. Her interest in mind/body connection led her to pursue her 200 hour yoga certification in 2017. She enjoys

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 22, 2020 8

How to Make Ghee

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that’s been used for thousands of years in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. Clarified butter simply means that the water and milk proteins have been removed from the butter, by cooking.

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Kelly Gehle, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPJanuary 8, 2020 3

Eating 8-10 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

We all know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us. This is a message we have heard since we were kids. The USDA recommends eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. However, nutrition experts and research suggest that more is better, typically agreeing that at least 8-10 servings

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCPDecember 18, 2019 0

8 Sweet Seasons for Giving

Well SAS, you outdid yourselves once again! For 8 years running, we've been collecting and donating leftover and excess Halloween candy from SAS families. After last year's record breaking 680 pounds of donated candy, we challenged you to raise the {candy} bar even higher this year...and man did you do

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Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RDN, LDNDecember 11, 2019 0

Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Moderation in Mind

Who says that holidays have to be stuffed with belly-stuffing traditions? While the average American gains about one to two pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, weight gain, indigestion and post-meal sluggishness do not have to be on your wish list.

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